Ibrox fans are starting to see through the magic of Todd Cantwell.
A year ago the former Norwich City starlet and Nico Raskin pointed the way ahead to a brighter future provided no EPL clubs came in with offers of £20m to take either player down south.
A few showy flicks and tricks against Motherwell and Kilmarnock had the bears drooling over Cantwell, online he played up to the staunch galleries while fans of other clubs laughed at the D-list celebrity that sought approval on social media while achieving nothing on the park.
When Micky Beale was sacked at the end of September, the appointment of a Proper Football Manager saw TikTok substituted after 37 minutes of the 1-1 home draw with ARIS Limassol in the Europa League.
With little else in the way of options TikTok worked his way back into Clement’s side but the suspicion is there that the relationship is much changed since the Brains Behind Gerrard moved on.
As he discovered in January 2023 managers in England have no interest in a cheap imitation of Jack Grealish with delusions far in advance of his skillset.
With the title challenge collapsing Cantwell has opted to increase his showboating, from a safe distance.
Picking up the ball in the centre circle, advancing 15-20 yards then turning to pass back or sideways then racing off into a crowd of players is a favoured move.
After dropping five points to Ross County and Dundee Cantwell was outstanding against Hearts in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup.
Against Kilmarnock he flashed around the park to little effect, three minutes after making way for Tom Lawrence the former Derby midfielder scored to put his side 3-1 ahead.
John Lundstram and Mohamad Diomanse seem to be Clement’s first pick midfielders, on Saturday there is a very real chance that TikTok will be watching the match against Celtic from the bench.
When you are being compared unfavourably to Ryan Kent it is time to take stock of what direction your career is moving in.
More interested in adjusting his clasp than kidding on he can play Fitbaw lol! Hope he does play Sat, can watch how REAL Midfielders play the game!
TBF, he is great entertainment value. A not very bright narcissist. Product of his generation where image is personified through reality TV and social media.