Cummings can be a Gers hit: Commons
JASON Cummings has a “naughty” side but has the talent to take Rangers to the next level, according to former team-mate Kris Commons.
The 22-year-old striker has joined the Ibrox club from Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season, with Rangers having an option to buy the Scotland international.
Cummings moved to the English Championship side from Hibernian in the summer but struggled to establish himself, scoring four goals in 17 club appearances this term.
Former Celtic attacker Commons, these days a pundit, played with Cummings at Easter Road and can see him thriving if Rangers boss Graeme Murty can channel his talent.
Commons said: “Jason is a ter- rific player, he has a lot of ability. He just needs an arm round him.
“I think he needs a manager who is going to send him in the right direction. Neil Lennon did exceptional work with Jason (at Hibs), working on his game.
“He can score goals, he can score spectacular goals but he has a side of him as well that can be a bit naughty.
“He is at a club now where all eyes will be on him. I don’t think all eyes were on him at Nottingham Forest or Hibs.
“Certainly a city was watching but now Scotland is watching Jason Cummings. Jason has had a past where he has had to grow up, he has done a few things on and off the field that is a little bit immature, but he is a player that has so much ability that if he does put his mind set right he can go on to the next level.
“I think that will be a big motivation, not only for Jason but for Rangers as well, that he can take them to the next level.”.”
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The 32-year-old defender has signed on loan for the rest of the season to become Graeme Murty’s fourth signing following earlier temporary deals for Sean Goss, Jamie Murphy and Jason Cummings.
The 29-times capped Scotland international has spent eight years at Norwich and is relishing a fresh challenge after being deprived of first-team action.
“I spoke to my agent from the off and it was the one I really wanted to happen.
There were offers from the Championship in England as well so I am pleased to get it done,” he said.