Gersnet Rangers All-time XI | Day 7: Attacking-midfield

[Rousseau 9,374]

As it's the international break, I thought we could partake in a little exercise doing the rounds on social media. 

 

Every day we'll pick the best all-time Rangers player for each position. 

 

The most voted player gets added to the lineup. 

 

Yesterday's winner: Baxter

 

Day 7: Attacking-midfield. 

 

Who is the best all-time Rangers Attacking-midfielder? 

 

[LCF - Day 9] - [RCF - Day 9]

 

Baxter - [AM - Day 7] - [RW - Day 8]

 

Grieg

 

Robertson - Butcher - Gough - Jardine

 

Goram

[Gribz 743]

This is a shame on Ronald De Boer but it can only be Gascoigne. 

 

 

[compo 6,141]

Will need to have breakfast and think about this one 

[JohnMc 2,473]

I'm getting confused by the positions and formations but the best attacking midfielder I've watched in light blue was Ian Durrant. Before his injury Ian Durrant was an utter joy to watch, he had an uncanny ability to ghost into space, he'd wonderful balance, superb vision and perfect timing. Durrant scored big goals, goals in cup finals, Old Firm matches and European games. He worked hard too, he covered every inch of the pitch. If you ever get a chance to watch the 2-2 Old Firm match where Butcher and Woods were sent off, watch Durant's performance in the second half. He was playing every position in midfield while supporting McCoist up front. His run in the last minute for Gough's goal couldn't be matched by Celtic, his strength and stamina really showed that day, as did his will to win. 

My formative years watching Rangers weren't very happy ones. Greig as manager followed by the false dawn of Wallace's return. The glimmer of hope was the skinny wee midfielder with the mop of curly hair who broke into the side under Wallace. There are players who have a higher profile and played more games for Rangers, but at their best there were few who could best Durrant at his best. 

[Scott7 5,172]

Ian McMillan was the master creator of attacks, none better but if I stick to the position description I have to look at a player who did the attacking himself. I was reckoning on Gascoigne but @JohnMc’s eloquence above has persuaded me to vote Durrant. 

Edited November 20, 2023 by Scott7

[Rousseau 9,374]

There can be only one.

 

One of England's most creative and technically gifted attacking midfielders; he could score and assist; he had a terrific pass and a powerful strike.

 

He had pace, physical strength, balance and excellent dribbling skills, which allowed him to protect the ball, beat opponents and ride challenges with ease.

 

Josh Windass. 

[Frankie 8,151]

Gascoigne was a let down for us on the bigger stage (perhaps due to the average players around him as much as anything else) but what a player he was.

 

Durrant another obvious contender and difficult to ignore given he often did do the business in European games despite that injury in 1988.  Because of that and his longevity in the squad, I'm opting for him over Gazza.

[Gonzo79 13,637]

10 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

Josh Windass

[Scott7 5,172]

24 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

Josh Windass. 

@ranger_syntax was threatened with a lifetime ban for disrespect much less than this.

[Bluedell 5,330]

Has to be Gazza.