Ferguson shares 'Disappointed' Shankland admission in Rangers...

Ferguson shares ‘Disappointed’ Shankland admission in Rangers January transfer verdict

Barry Ferguson has urged Rangers supporters to believe in Philippe Clement’s judgment, acknowledging that he understands why they

are “disappointed” that Lawrence Shankland wasn’t signed.

The Hearts center forward was frequently mentioned as a potential transfer target to Ibrox during the January transfer window. There

were rumors that a deal could be reached if the Light Blues met Tynecastle’s asking price.

Shankland himself was said to be keen on the move this month and Ferguson believes he would have been a perfect solution to

Rangers’ striker problem even if he has complete faith in Clement’s final decision.

In an interview with The Go Radio Football Show on February 2, 10:35, he stated: “In my opinion, he would have performed

admirably at Rangers. It’s intriguing to learn that the two Celtics fans have the same opinion of him.

“For £3,000,000 at a resale value of 28.” I agree with the previous caller;

I don’t really buy into it all. I can understand why Rangers

fans are upset that they didn’t go for him because I believe he’s good enough

right now to score goals for Rangers or Celtic.

“But you have to trust the manager with the work he’s done since he walked through the door because he made the decision.”

Although Clement’s judgment must be trusted, as Ferguson stated, Rangers supporters fear that the Belgian may have limited his

choices for scoring goals for the rest of the season.

Shankland would have been a reliable goal source at Ibrox and an additional option to strengthen a front line that is currently

dependent on Cyriel Dessers’ form and fitness while everyone else is out.

Though his record in his brief career thus far won’t inspire too much confidence in the Gers, perhaps Fabio Silva can get off to a quick

start and score the goals needed to lead the team to the Premiership title.

Ibrox fan base seems to be living in regret.

In other Rangers news, Stevie Clifford has hinted that Ianis Hagi will never play

for Clement again and that his time at Ibrox is up.