Wes Foderingham’s Rangers career has been a rollercoaster, but he’s now facing his toughest challenge yet.
The former Swindon Town shot-stopper was the top dog in goal for the last two years. It’s fair to say however that those years were extremely forgetful for Gers supporters.
This wasn’t all down to Foderingham. Considering the fact he often had defenders that could hardly kick the ball in front of him, he had a rough time of it.
This season, however, he’s seen new-man Allan McGregor take his spot in the side. It’s the first time Foderingham has ever been displaced in the Gers goal, and it’s fair to say he has a heck of a time trying to earn the jersey back.
Today, he’s finally opened up on his thoughts about no longer being number one in the Daily Record.
“I still see myself as a No.1 who is not in the side at the moment. But my job is to train the best that I can and when the opportunity comes to go out on the pitch and play, to give a good account of myself.
“It’s a bit difficult obviously. I’m not used to it. It’s the first time in my career I have had a period on the bench, so it’s difficult.
“My stance was always that I wanted to stay here and compete. I’ve got the opportunity to do that now and in the games I do play I need to do myself justice.”
Wes is sticking round
Off the bat, it’s nice to hear that Foderingham has no plans to upsticks any time soon. Despite the fact he’s a vastly inferior goalkeeper to McGregor, having him around is invaluable. As back-up, he’s an extremely talented shot-stopper to have.
In terms of battling for the number one jersey, unfortunately for him those chances are slim. McGregor has been too impressive and commanding this season to be dropped for any big game.
Foderingham could, however, get his chance to shine against Ayr United in tomorrow’s Betfred Cup quarter-final at Ibrox. If that is the case, however, there’s still not a lot he can do to replace the outstanding McGregor.
It seems, at this stage, that Foderingham is at a cross-road in his career. He can either stay at Rangers and play second-fiddle to McGregor, or he can leave and go down the leagues in England to find game-time.
You get the sense that the Englishman is frustrated about the current situation. So he should be. He didn’t do an awful lot wrong over the last two years in some dreadful Rangers sides.
Yet, unfortunately for Foderingham, the team has evolved beyond the talents he brings to the side.
For now, however, it’s good to see he’s up for staying at Ibrox and continuing to take part in what’s a hugely talented-looking squad.
