He’ll shake it off- Beale stands by Jon McLaughlin after his latest howler

Micky Beale is standing by Jon McLaughlin despite his latest clanger.

Allan McGregor was rested for yesterday’s match against Ross County in what almost turned out to be a costly decision by the tactical genius.

Leading 1-0 McLaughlin came sailing off his line a split second too late to provide Jordan White with the easiest of tasks to level the scores.

Ten minutes later a free kick from Borna Barisic was deflected off White for the winning goal but it was the display of McLaughlin that alarmed Ibrox fans after the match.

As ever Beale had a long winded explanation for the Daily Record to justify his strange fascination for playing the error prone 35-year-old.

?? “Where are the centre-halves and where’s Jon? It’s a collective thing.”

Michael Beale defends Rangers keeper Jon McLaughlin and vows to keep rotatinghttps://t.co/QAfd0dbXV2 pic.twitter.com/ECGGnQSd8T

— Football Scotland (@Football_Scot) February 4, 2023

I thought we were slow coming out to a short corner. We were winning the game 1-0 at home and we were comfortable in the game.

Jon didn’t have much to do. Then we switch off, they deliver it and where are the centre halves, where’s Jon? It’s a collective thing.

This week we’ve had two games and a late night midweek. I just felt Jon was the fresher goalie coming into today.

He didn’t have much to do and I’ll continue to rotate them. I’m trying to get us through a tough schedule, that’s why I’m rotating.

I’m assessing the keepers with a view to what I’ll do in the summer. Robby McCrorie’s injury hasn’t healed and he’s still three or four weeks away which is disappointing. It’s hard for him to show me what he can do.

Jon’s always there. We all know Allan isn’t getting any younger and he’s our number one right now. But if I feel he needs a rest, Jon is always able. Have we lost any games with him? He’s not the issue.

We conceded a lousy goal off a set-play but we all need a shake for that.

3 points on the board, but Jon McLaughlin has to go, he ain’t good enough. pic.twitter.com/QuIq0yYrjl

— ???D??-1872 ?? (@BOUNCYB0UNCY) February 4, 2023

We need a new GK.

Yes, McLaughlin does come for corners but he gets caught in no man’s land every time

— . (@LundstramLoyall) February 4, 2023

If you don’t buy a new goalkeeper I’m returning my ACDC merchandise

— Blue Sea of Ibrox (@blueseaibrox) February 4, 2023

I’ve been really impressed with Michael Beale so far but he needs to learn his lesson with Jon McLaughlin quickly, he never has and never will be Rangers quality!

— Rampage357 (@rampage357) February 4, 2023