Jon McLaughlin

[Clemdog 39,389]

Despite how well McGregor has played for us the last two Seasons, I'd hope McLaughlin is now our No1.

So refreshing having a keeper who can command his box, play well with the ball at his feet and recycle the ball as quickly as possible. 

This could change if McLaughlin's shot stopping is called into question, but right now I can't see any reason for this to change. 

 

[plymouthranger 3,863]

I wonder if the reason sides get so few chances against him, is due to his distribution. 
 

As much as Greegs is a top shot stopper, he can fluff kicks when clearing his lines

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,747]

The jersey should be his to lose now.

[British_Empire 9,648]

Mixed on it, but I'll be honest, it's something I've thought too.

I was annoyed at Walter when Alexander stepped in, done fuck-all wrong including winning us shoot-outs, then McGregor the favourite straight back in.

McGregor is still a good goalkeeper (but I think?) McLaughlin is a couple of years younger and done nothing wrong.

Maybe it is time? I don't know. 

I won't ball and shout if it is, tho.

But I'm not confident either way, only in the sense that McGregor is a big game performer and thrives in celtic games and the like. Is that really Jon McLaughlin? it's OK doing the basics (even doing the basics very well) but there's more to that as a Rangers goalie.

[GA1972 9,488]

His distribution is good but he’s had a couple of shaky moments in the games he’s played 

No problem with him playing in games like today because as the OP  said his distribution is far better but McGregor the wife beater has to play in the big games, some of the saves he makes are out of this world 

[.Williamson. 81,992]

Happy to see either of them playing

[Smile 26,600]

Good feet and clever use of the ball.

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,747]

3 minutes ago, British_Empire said:

McGregor is still a good goalkeeper (but I think?) McLaughlin is a couple of years younger and done nothing wrong.

McGlaughlin is 32, McGregor is 38. There’s about five and a half years between them.

[KeyserSoze 14,520]

Hasn’t really had much to do tbh. 
 

But looks decent with quick distribution. 

[Tiger Shaw 30,342]

Scottish footballs a joke man no cunt attacks us or even try’s to win but aye so far he’s done fuck all wrong. It’s good we’re in the position where we have two competent keepers and it makes little difference to the team what one starts. 

[British_Empire 9,648]

1 minute ago, DBBTB said:

McGlaughlin is 32, McGregor is 38. There’s about five and a half years between them.

 had no idea McGregor was that, thought he was 34 or something and McGlaughlin was like 31/32  x a hunner

[BookWorm 4,111]

Never thought we would sign a keeper who I am happy to see play ahead of McGregor so huge credit to management for getting McLaughlin in. Don't know what his stats are already but they must be very impressive.It is always nice to have 2 No1s.

[the old guard 2,321]

Jimmy bell could have played in goal for us the last two games. 

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,747]

Just now, British_Empire said:

 had no idea McGregor was that, thought he was 34 or something and McGlaughlin was like 31/32  x a hunner

McGregor is 39 in January. Mental really. Feels like no time since he was establishing himself in the first team under PLG but I suppose he was a bit of a late starter in that regard. 

 

[British_Empire 9,648]

Just now, the old guard said:

Jimmy bell could have played in goal for us the last two games. 

See tbh people need to remember that before getting carried away with McLaughlin.

He's done well, Done all that's been asked of him and gave the manager a decision to make but

We need to be honest, teams don't want to try and score against us - just stop us scoring. You need to take that into account also.

[Laudrupsleftfoot 10,774]

McLaughlin is steady and does the basics very well. That's probably all you need for games outside of Europe or against the scum.

McGregor's on another level though.

[Clemdog 39,389]

2 minutes ago, British_Empire said:

See tbh people need to remember that before getting carried away with McLaughlin.

He's done well, Done all that's been asked of him and gave the manager a decision to make but

We need to be honest, teams don't want to try and score against us - just stop us scoring. You need to take that into account also.

When McLaughlin has played against better sides in Lille & Lyon he stood up to the task also.

But his calmness and willingness to recycle the ball has definitely helped us on an attacking front when he's not been busy.

Much more to the goalkeeper position nowadays though and I've heard McGregor is starting to 'feel it' a bit this Season.

[Bad Robot 21,138]

9 minutes ago, KeyserSoze said:

Hasn’t really had much to do tbh. 
 

But looks decent with quick distribution. 

I agree that he’s not really been tested proper to make a judgement but I think he keeps his place until he makes a major mistake.

[simplythebest 11,453]

Been happy enough with him but I expect McGregor to be back in next week 

[BridgeIsBlue 66,595]

Best signing of the summer so far. 

[British_Empire 9,648]

1 minute ago, GabrielTomato said:

When McLaughlin has played against better sides in Lille & Lyon he stood up to the task also.

But his calmness and willingness to recycle the ball has definitely helped us on an attacking front when he's not been busy.

Much more to the goalkeeper position nowadays though and I've heard McGregor is starting to 'feel it' a bit this Season.

I'm not arguing against you. I just think there's bigger tests to come before we can say for sure.

[superallysbears 7,572]

Ian crocker is fenian bastard 100 %

[superallysbears 7,572]

1 minute ago, superallysbears said:

Ian crocker is fenian bastard 100 %

Sorry wrong thred 😅

[Blues Brother 1,115]

He is a fine goalie and will push McGregor all the way. 

[ScottBF2 3,540]

45 minutes ago, superallysbears said:

Sorry wrong thred 😅

There’s never not a good thread to post that in mate, wire in.