Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
Sport
Mark Pirie

Gio van Bronckhorst Rangers press conference in full as he delivers blunt response to Allan McGregor Celtic start poser

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst says he has no doubts about starting Allan McGregor against Celtic.

The veteran stopper dropped two clangers in an uncharacteristically poor performance as Rangers drew 3-3 with Ross County on Saturday.

That had sparked question marks over whether the Dutchman would rethink who will start between the sticks for the top of the table showdown.

When asked if there is a decision to make between McGregor and back-up Jon McLaughlin, he stated dryly: "No, I don't have a decision to make.

"For me, Allan is the number one goalkeeper. With goalkeepers, if they make a mistake, most of the time it's crucial.

"But Allan is still a great goalkeeper. He has saved us many times this season. and it would be strange for me to take him out of the team after the game we played on Saturday.

"You don't want to make mistakes on purpose, it will overcome you. Allan turned 40 yesterday so has all the experience to overcome this situation.

"For me there is no discussion about taking Allan out of the team."

Alfredo Morelos was also on the agenda having not featured for Colombia in the World Cup qualifying defeat to Peru.

He remains in the running to face Argentina tonight, and will miss derby day.

Asked if there was any chance the player could be brought back in time for clash at Celtic Park, Van Bronckhorst added: "You don't want to lose players in the season, but we have to respect the rules and the FIFA calendar.

"As a club we can't do anything.

"It's a pity for him and the club that he hasn't featured in the squad; two weeks away and he hasn't featured in a game.

"I don't know if he will be in the squad for Argentina, but for Morelos to not even be in the squad for his country is very harsh, especially for Morelos himself."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.