The news of Lawrence Shankland's prolonged absence is another bitter blow to Derek McInnes and Rangers. It follows the injury to fellow striker Youssef Chermiti and supporters will be even more keen to see recent big-money signing Kevin Kelsy quickly step up to the plate. Having said that, I wouldn't be too surprised if Ryan Naderi leads the line against St Mirren.
On Saturday, before his team's top-of-the-table clash with Celtic, I asked St Mirren manager Craig McLeish how easy it has been to implement the style of football that is enthralling the Paisley club's supporters amid their then unbeaten start to the league season. The man who led the Saints youth team under Aberdeen boss Stephen Robinson has produced a side that plays an exciting, fast-paced brand of football with a clear identity already. Eight new signings started the narrow defeat to the champions as well as Fraser Taylor, who was on loan at Partick Thistle last season.
Newcastle showed maturity to overcome a raucous atmosphere and spirited opponent in Millwall to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, says Joe Willock. Matthias Jaissle named a strong team for the third-round tie at The Den but struggled to fire in front of goal and a penalty shootout was looming until Willock found the net nine minutes from time. "I think it was a good game," the 27-year-old told BBC Radio Newcastle.
Rangers defender Dujon Sterling is hoping the club’s other strikers can step up in the absence of Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti. The post Rangers Star Keen For Ryan Naderi And Kevin Kelsy To Step Up appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
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