Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor had told RYDC that he rates Ibrox prospect Robby McCrorie “very highly”, and he believes the 22-year-old’s current stint at Livingston will be of great benefit to his career [Rangers.co.uk].
McCrorie is reportedly seen by Steven Gerrard as a future Gers no.1 [Scottish Sun], while many supporters track his progress with interest.
The Scotland youth international joined Premiership side Livi for a second loan stint in the summer, and has previously enjoyed spells lower down the SPFL pyramid with Berwick Rangers, Morton and Queen of the South.
McCrorie tested positive for Covid-19 last month and hasn’t played since October.
However, McGregor, who had loan spells with both St Johnstone and Dunfermline before breaking through at Ibrox, is a big fan of the young keeper and thinks the experience he’s gaining at Livi could prove to be crucial.
“I rate Robby very highly,” he told RYDC [Rangers.co.uk]. “The first day I came in, when we were in Spain for pre-season, he looked very, very good. I was really impressed by him so hopefully, he can progress, move on, keep his feet on the ground and do really well.”
“He is doing what I did and going out and playing. He has probably played a lot more games than me at that age so it can only be beneficial for him.
“I think it will be really good for his career, massively beneficial for him. A lot of young guys are away on loan to get experience and that can only be beneficial for the club and the players.”
Having made over 350 appearances for the club, McGregor knows exactly what is required of a Rangers no.1 and McCrorie will no doubt be delighted with this praise.
The 6ft 3″ Gers prospect made the bench for Livi’s 2-0 win over Dundee United at the weekend after completing his self-isolation period, and he’ll be hoping to force his way past Max Stryjek and back into the side over the coming weeks.
McCrorie isn’t the only impressive young keeper on the books at Ibrox, though, with another recently landing the Player of the Month award at his loan club.
