Andy Dallas was one of the few players that left Rangers in the summer, who commanded a fee.
The EFL club had been impressed by the forward on trial, following his prolific 2018/19 season for the Gers Reserves. He netted 14 times in the league, ensuring he finished top goalscorer by some margin.
However, things haven’t quite gone to plan for him so far, south of the border.
Former Rangers striker Dallas goalless at Cambridge
It’s early days yet, but after six appearances, he’s yet to score for the U’s. He’s started four times, but is yet to complete 90 minutes and was left unused on the bench for three league games on the bounce before Saturday afternoon’s home defeat to Forest Green.
He came on as a 77th-minute substitute in that fixture before, ironically, Celtic loanee Jack Aitchison secured the points for the visitors.
This frustrating start to the season means Dallas is still yet to score in senior football. He turned out 12 times on loan for Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton over the second half of last season [Soccerbase] but failed to net there too.
If he keeps plugging away and his manager, Colin Calderwood, gives him a little more playing time, that first goal surely won’t be far away. Dallas proved his finishing ability beyond doubt at youth level.
Yet, his early struggles in senior football vindicate Gerrard’s decision to let him go. Had he let a talented young forward leave and he had got off to a flying start, questions would have been asked.
However, as things stand, this move looks better for all parties. It would have been several years before Dallas got a genuine go at Ibrox, if ever.
While things aren’t going quite as was hoped right now, he’s still a genuine part of a senior squad and having only recently turned 20, he has plenty of time to discover his shooting boots and forge a successful club career.
