98% pass rate, dynamo tipped to be ‘important player’ for Rangers making immediate impression
Rangers’ initial activities during the transfer window involved searching the market for young players that Philippe Clement could get at a reduced cost. Although each of them has been evaluated as having the potential to strengthen the team, few would have predicted one of them to have the effect he has so far. After a career at Aberdeen where his abilities were never completely recognized until it was too late, Connor Barron came to the team. Because of his exceptional play, the Scotland under-21 captain almost made the senior squad for the European Championships.
Connor Barron of Rangers gestures during the pre-season friendly match between Birmingham City and Rangers at St Andrew’s at Knighthead Park on Jul…
Connor Barron impresses again for Rangers
Rangers should always cherry the best local talent whenever it is possible and the 21-year old midfield dynamo certainly ticks that box.
In three competitive games his Rangers News match ratings have been 8, 7 and 7.
Against Motherwell, his personal statistics were outstanding.
A 98% pass completion rate was matched with 3/3 long passes completed and 80% of ground duels won – he wasn’t playing safe passes either, frequently looking to thread balls through defensive lines.
Speaking following his announcement, Barron demonstrated the mindset required to succeed at Ibrox: “I am overjoyed. I knew this was the place for me to be as soon as I started chatting with the club. It felt like the proper location for me to be right now in my profession, and everything looked to be in order. “I truly want to be a part of this club, where there is a strong desire to win football games and trophies. I can not wait to get started even though it was a big decision for me and was made simple by talking to the manager and employees.
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