Is Graeme Murty set to make controversial decision?

The story of Kenny Miller’s return has broken.

Having completely overlooked him in our upcoming piece on the team to face Thistle, we must admit deep concern that manager Graeme Murty has confirmed Kenny is not only in the squad for the trip, but is extremely likely to be involved.

We were full of nothing but praise for Miller last season – he was clearly Rangers’ best player, and deserve all plaudits that came his way.

But this season ‘diabolical’ has not covered how poor he has been, even if some fans will continue to back him citing his ‘work ethic and covering for midfield’ tendencies.

And most supporters are equally unlikely to be enamoured that the moment Miller gets fit, he seems to return to the squad and first team without earning his place back there.

Murty has spoken of how the new recruits have to ‘earn’ their place in the team – albeit without exactly practising that philosophy consistently; yet a player who has been out for months will stroll back into the squad and likely play a part in the match?

We have been willing to give Murty a little credit of late, with so many wins since the Killie debacle. But the Hibs reverse, the manager’s comments, and now the possibility that Miller will saunter back into the XI, and likely take the captain’s armband in all honesty, really does not inspire confidence anywhere.

It is true that Morelos’ form/attitude is not the best right now, and Cummings is yet to fully settle in, while Herrera is hardly anything like an answer – and yet Miller’s return to supplement all this fills more fans with dread than anything else.

We will be absolutely fascinated to see how this one plays out.