On Sunday afternoon, Rangers will come up against a familiar face.
Craig Halkett.
The Livingston captain was a former youth team player at Rangers. Yet, frustrated at a lack of first team opportunities, he upped sticks and moved down a division to Livi.
Ever since being relegated to the third tier at the end of his first season, it has been a success story.
Halkett was a key figure in the completion of two successful promotion bids.
Now, he’s proving he can do the job in the top flight.
The Lions have already shut out both Rangers and Celtic this season.
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Overall, he has presided over 10 clean sheets in the league.
That’s some record for a promoted side.
As the focal point of the defensive unit, Halkett must take a lot of credit for that success.
After Rangers’ poor defensive display on Wednesday night, Gerrard may be wishing he had an in form centre-back to call upon.
Gareth McAuley hasn’t hit his straps yet, and Joe Worrall will return to Nottingham Forest at the end of the season.
Halkett is
currently valued at £450k by Transfermarkt. Yet, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season, he is theoretically available for pre-contract negotiations.
Therefore, Sunday might not just be a massive occasions for those wearing blue.
For Halkett, who has already scored against the Gers since leaving the club, it could also serve as an audition.
