Seville could make Connor want to stay
It tells you everything about Connor Goldson as a character that with just weeks left of his Rangers contract, he’s playing like a man possessed.
And after reaching the Europa League Final, I just wonder if it might make him stay at Ibrox.
I’ve spoken to so many players who have come through the doors at Ibrox.
It’s a special club and leaves a mark on you.
That’s why Gio van Bronckhorst talks about it the way he does – and he has played for Barcelona and Arsenal.
If Connor leaves he will probably realise that sometimes the grass isn’t always greener.
Whe n you leave Rangers you think : “Should I have done that?’
I was lucky, I did it twice and managed to get back.
But when you consider t he dema nd s a nd expectations at Rangers, that hole is difficult to fill.
Connor has been sensational this season.
I saw his dad in the stand at Ibrox on Thursday night. He’ll have been so proud seeing his boy reach a Europa League Final
If he’s already decided to go, I hope winning in Sevi l le would maybe change his mind. Because I think he’d be a big loss.
Connor has barely missed a game since signing for the club under Steven Gerrard.
He has been criticised at some points but keeps coming back. He stands up to be counted.
Getting to a European f inal and seeing the reaction of the fans, he might just think: “I can’t leave this.’
He might want to experience the Champions League next season and get more success.
I would love to think this will make him hungry for more.
In the space of four days this group of players have the chance to pick up two trophies.
They have a real chance to plant themselves into Rangers’ history.
And for Connor and others, it might be years before they look back and real ise what they’ve achieved.