Rangers fans have responded to the news of a third Jamie Murphy goal in five games for Burton Albion after the loanee netted against Oxford United.
The winger joined the Brewers on loan during the January transfer window, having made just two substitute appearances for the Gers over the first half of the season.
Despite going over 18 months since getting regular game time – largely due to a serious knee injury – he’s hit the ground running in England.
After previous strikes at AFC Wimbledon and Rotherham United, he found the net again on Wednesday night.
With the scores locked at 1-1 in the 71st minute against Oxford, the 31-year-old was released by a long-ball from Conor Shaughnessy and drilled a shot past the opposition keeper into the bottom left corner.
It was the finish of a player positively brimming with confidence and for 20 minutes, it looked likely to be the winner.
However, Nigel Clough’s side were dealt a hammer blow in injury time, when Matty Taylor finished from close range to ensure the visitors earned a share of the points.
It’s now five games without a win for Burton, whose playoff hopes have been dented in recent weeks.
On a personal level, it’s been a fantastic start for Murphy, though, and Rangers fans responded on social media either to demand his return or question why he was allowed to leave in the first place.
Here’s a selection of reactions:
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