Let’s get one thing straight from the start. If it wasn’t for Jon McLaughlin ’s second-half save with his feet last Tuesday night in Belgium, Rangers would already be out of the Champions League.
If the first leg had gone 3-0 in favour of Union Saint-Gilloise, it would have been all over. So credit to him, he had to make that save and he did. Unfortunately, though, that was McLaughlin redeeming himself for the opening goal he conceded on the night. He’ll know himself he should have done a lot better.
On Tuesday night at Ibrox for the return leg, I expect McLaughlin to start in goal again. And this is when he really needs to show that he’s capable of being Rangers No.1. He has been given backing and a vote of confidence from his manager, Gio van Bronckhorst, who has handed him the jersey. To get the nod in a Champions League qualifier – when we all know what’s at stake in these games – was huge.
