There were a lot of noises coming out of the Rangers Training Centre last week about a certain new boy and yesterday at Livingston, I discovered what all the fuss over Malik Tillman was about.
Because when Rangers needed a lift at 1-0 down – and someone to impact their Premiership opener – he delivered. I thought Tillman was excellent when he came on at half-time. Honestly, I’ve heard so many good reports about this kid, in terms of how he’s performing in training. And his display at Livi brought home just how good he could be.
First and foremost, he’s a big athlete. Growing up at Bayern Munich, he clearly has technical ability. But in Germany you also need physicality and the ability to compete. Tillman looks like he has all of that. And if he gets game time for Rangers from that attacking midfield area of the pitch, he’s going to catch the eye even more.
