Philippe Clement's recruitment drive is already underway and one ex-Ger hopes the balance is right as he harks back to the days when respect was utmost in the dressing room.
Some footballers walk into a dressing room and immediately command respect. Others prefer to do all their talking on the pitch. Get the right blend of both and you’re onto a winner.
Even then it wasn’t enough for the big defender to force his way into the Light Blues ranks as a regular. But it set McLean up for a sterling career at Motherwell, Falkirk, Preston North End, Dundee United, Ross County and Hibs.
“It’s important Rangers get back to that. It’s important they get the right characters in that can handle the pressure and deliver success. You knew you were in their company as soon as these guys walked into a room. But you could also relate to them. They were approachable, they would help you. “There’s the reliability aspect of it all as well. Look at Jack Butland, he has been so reliable and it’s just unfortunate how it ended in the cup final. If they can get the right balance with the right characters in the dressing room - guys that can deal with the expectations - then that’s a massive help.
The Nigeria international may have been freed to leave two years ago. But his importance to the Ibrox backline, even as a back-up, has been proven time and again over the past season. McLean said: “Getting Balogun signed up is a wise move and a good bit of business getting it done early so that they know what’s going to be in the building after their break.
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