100% tackles, three chances created for Dundee contract rebel Rangers have been told to sign
03/31/2025 02:00 PM
Rangers will be going into the summer transfer window knowing that there are several areas of concern.
One of those, is the lack of homegrown talent with Nils Koppen planning on signing more Scots.
The Rangers squad will be bolstered by the addition of Lyall Cameron, however, the Europa League squad has been hampered by a lack of players who meet UEFA's quota.
A name mentioned previously and who Andy Halliday thinks Rangers should sign is Josh Mulligan, a player who Koppen saw at first hand for Dundee in the 4-3 thriller.
Out of contract in the summer, the Scotland Under-21 international could be set to follow his teammate out of the Scot Foam Stadium, but could Ibrox be his next destination?
Josh Mulligan on Dundee future after Impressing against Rangers
Speaking ahead of Dundee's dramatic clash with Rangers, Mulligan was asked specifically about his future:
"That (contract situation) is sort of put to the back of my mind just now," said the 21-year old. "I'm just focusing on the next game and giving everything I've got to keep Dundee in this league."
Local players like Cameron and Mulligan aren't free, however, if they are out of contract, they are significantly cheaper than they would normally be.
Every successful Rangers team of the past always had a core of Scots, a group of players who know the standards needed and also, what to expect when they travel away from home.
If Mulligan was being watched against Rangers, Koppen will have been impressed.
Not only do the statistics back up the eye test, but the Dundee No.8 was visibly, one of the home side's best players.
How did Mulligan perform against Rangers?
Capable of playing on the wing, at right-back or in the middle of midfield, Mulligan was deployed on the right of midfield and in direct opposition to Ridvan Yilmaz.
Ridvan was subbed and earned a 3/10 on the player ratings, with the Dundee utility man clearly coming out on top.
He created three chances, with one big chance created for Scott Tiffoney, what was even more impressive, was his work off the ball.
Mulligan won 5/5 tackles, made two clearances, had eight ball recoveries and won 75% of his aerial duels to add to his 8/15 ground duels.
Steven Gerrard always spoke about Rangers having to earn the right to play and Mulligan fits that profile perfectly, a player who is more than willing to roll his sleeves up, but also of showing composure and quality when he gets the chance at the sharp end of the pitch.
