Scottish Premiership outfit, Rangers were pretty mediocre throughout the season last time around and seemingly appeared to miles behind their arch rivals, Celtic. While the Celts bagged the domestic treble, the Gers had to satisfy themselves with a third place finish and had to fight against their self-inflicted demons for a major chunk. In order to spice up the competition in a better manner in the upcoming campaign, Rangers have been keeping themselves occupied this summer in order to beef up their arsenal.
Pedro Caixinha has already made as many as nine signings, including two attackers in the shape of Eduardo Herrera and Alfredo Morelos. However, the incomings at the Ibrox Stadium have pushed the versatile winger and striker, Martyn Waghorn further below in the pecking order. The competition for places does derive the best out of the players and recently, it has been reported that Waghorn is cherishing this challenge and is aiming to stand tall in front of the task of earning a place in Caixinha’s starting line-up next season.
The 27-year-old should be backed by the former Al-Gharafa boss as he can indeed be an asset for the Teddy Bears. Waghorn emerged through the youth ranks of Sunderland and went on to garner experience with the likes of Leicester City, Hull City and Wigan Athletic before he acclimatized himself to Scottish football. Despite being granted merely 20 starts last season, the Englishman bagged 7 goals in the Scottish Premiership and further, he found the back of the net on 2 occasions in 3 appearances.
Waghorn is predominantly strong when stationed of the right of a three-man attacking setup. He cuts inside meticulously and more often than not, he keeps the oppositions guessing about his movements. Over the course of his career, he has brushed himself up well, is good in the air and never refrains from tracking back and catering to the defensive duties. Besides, his crosses can be venomous at times and his versatility of plying his trade as a winger as well as a striker makes him an appealing commodity.
Rangers carved a 1-1 draw with Olympique Marseille at their own backyard, and the draw was indeed a positive outcome for them after getting knocked out from the Europa League by Luxembourg minnows Progres Niederkorn. Caixinha will be under immense pressure from the fans and media and frankly speaking, it is quite relishing to see Waghorn being hungrier than ever to prove his mettle and calibre to bring the good old days back to Ibrox Stadium.
