There was a growing feeling that Rangers would enjoy another season of Mikey Moore on the left flank. The Tottenham youngster showed flashes of genuine quality during his spell at Ibrox and many supporters hoped the club could secure him again. However, reports now suggest Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi wants to keep him around the first team picture. As a result, the Rangers left wing suddenly looks very different and that may finally hand Oliver Antman his chance. The Oliver Antman Rangers future now looks far more significant than it did only a few weeks ago.
**A door finally opens**
For much of last season Antman felt like a player waiting for an invitation. Rangers signed him with a strong reputation and a history of eye catching performances abroad. At one stage, some reports even placed his value around the £30 million mark. That figure now looks ambitious. Nevertheless, talent does not simply disappear.
Indeed, Rangers fans have witnessed enough glimpses to know there is a player in there. He has shown pace. He has shown direct running. He has also demonstrated an ability to create danger in wide areas. Yet he never truly became a regular fixture under Danny Rohl.
Consequently, supporters often wondered what more he needed to do. As Ibrox Noise previously discussed, the winger often found himself on the outside looking in despite signs of quality.
**The Rommens connection**
One aspect that stood out involved Tuur Rommens. The Belgian left back enjoyed an outstanding campaign and looked one of the best signings Rangers made in years. Whenever Antman featured ahead of him, the pair often looked comfortable together.
Rommens likes to overlap aggressively. Therefore, he needs a winger who understands movement and positioning. Antman appeared to offer exactly that. He drifted inside when required and he also created space for the full back to attack.
Moreover, their styles seemed naturally suited to one another. Rangers rarely saw enough of that partnership. However, the potential remained obvious whenever it appeared. Previous coverage on Antman’s arrival highlighted exactly the sort of attacking qualities Rangers hoped to unlock.
**Why Moore staying matters**
Moore commanded attention. Understandably, Rangers often prioritised his development because he arrived with enormous expectations and obvious quality. Therefore, Antman found minutes harder to secure.
If Spurs now keep the youngster in North London, that obstacle disappears.
As a result, competition changes immediately. Rangers still possess options in attacking areas. However, none arrive with the same profile or expectation that Moore carried. Therefore, Antman enters pre season with a genuine opportunity to claim the shirt as his own.
That alone changes the landscape. Meanwhile, earlier analysis of Moore’s impact showed just how much influence the Spurs loanee carried within the squad.
**Time to justify the hype**
Every Rangers player eventually reaches a defining moment. Antman may stand at that point right now. The Oliver Antman Rangers future depends on turning promise into production.
He no longer has the excuse of limited opportunity. Furthermore, he now understands Scottish football far better than when he first arrived at Ibrox. Rangers need goals, assists and consistency from wide areas. Antman has the tools to provide all three.
Therefore, if Moore remains at Spurs, Rangers could discover an unexpected winner from within their own squad. The Oliver Antman Rangers future may finally begin in earnest and Ibrox supporters will hope the former £30 million rated winger can at last show exactly why Rangers signed him. The Oliver Antman Rangers future now rests entirely in his own hands.