SHEYI’S THE LIMIT

Gers No.2 McAllister backs on-loan Pool ace Ojo to excite the Ibrox faithful

GARY McALLISTER has backed new boy Sheyi Ojo to light up Ibrox, insisting he has the mentality to be a success at Rangers.

The 22-year-old winger arrived on loan from Liverpool after signing a new long-term deal at Anfield.

McAllister is convinced he has the physical and mental attributes to cope with life in Glasgow and expects him to make an impact in Steven Gerrard’s side And the Ibrox No.2 can’t wait to see him excite the Rangers support and says adapting to expectation levels won’t be a problem.

He also revealed that Ojo made the decision to join Gerrard’s side after canvassing opinion from Ryan Kent and Ovie Ejaria who made the same move from Liverpool to Gers a year ago.

McAllister said: “Sheyi ticks a lot of boxes in modern football. He’s technically outstanding, left sided and has pace and power.

“And he’s got experience now as well. Sheyi has been on loan at some good clubs and played in tough leagues.

“So we’re bringing a player with plenty of experience behind him.

“He has also worked under expectation levels at Liverpool that are similar to here. He won’t be caught out with the Rangers fans’ demands.

“He knows the gaffer and Michael Beale from Anfield, as well as Jordan Milsom and Tommy Culshaw who were also at Liverpool.

“We crossed paths in my first few weeks back at Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers before he went out on loan.

“So he has some familiar faces to work with at Rangers and knows a few of the players.

“He spoke with Ovie and Kenty about this move and that’s why he signed.

“They gave the club a big up so that he would come here and we’re delighted.”

ON LOAN RANGER Rangers have signed winger Sheiy Ojo from Liverpool on a loan deal