Murty’s new Blues sign
clubs in far-flung locations – as was the case in the summer when Pedro Caixinha sanctioned the catastrophic signings of, to name just three, Dalcio, Eduardo Herrera and Carlos Pena for an outlay in the region of £8 million.
CAIXINHA’S predecessor Mark Warburton fared far better in the transfer market. Jason Holt, Wes Foderingham, James Tavernier, Danny Wilson and Josh Windass, who all started in the 0-0 draw with Celtic at Parkhead in the final game before the transfer window last month, were brought in for nominal sums on his watch.
Still, the Englishman also had his fair share of misses as well. Joey Barton, Joe Garner and Philippe Senderos were all bitter and costly disappointments while Joe Dodoo, Niko Kranjcar, Michael O’Halloran and Jordan Rossiter have much still to do to prove themselves.
Ally McCoist, whose three year tenure as Rangers manager was blighted by constant boardroom upheaval and widespread unrest in the stands, also suffered due to the lack of a proper scouting network.
The appointment of Mark Allen as director of football back in June was something which should have been done an awfully long time ago and which will have huge ramifications for the future of an outfit which is still trying to rebuild after years of trauma and turmoil.
A club of such a size and stature can not bring in players who have been recommended to them by agents or former players – although that will undoubtedly continue to happen - and expect to lift silverware