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title: "Glasgow Rangers: Whelan worries for Allan McGregor’s future"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
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published: "2020-09-08T16:10:08Z"
modified: "2020-09-08T16:10:08Z"
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# Glasgow Rangers: Whelan worries for Allan McGregor’s future

**Noel Whelan says that Allan McGregor could struggle to get back into Glasgow Rangers’ starting XI due to the performances of back-up goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin.**

McGregor is a legend at Ibrox, having made [352](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/allan-mcgregor/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/9422) appearances for the 54-time Scottish champions, whilst he also started the term between the sticks for Steven Gerrard. However, an [injury](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5908776/rangers-gerrard-mcgregor-injury-update-fans/) allowed new signing McLaughlin to prove himself, and he has [not yet conceded](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jon-mclaughlin/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/92983) in his first five matches.

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Whelan has clearly been impressed by the former Sunderland man, and he says McGregor will find it hard to get back into the side. He [told Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/ibrox-exclusive-rangers-star-freeze-out-tipped-after-absolutely-brilliant-development/):

*“He needs to earn his place.*

*“It is no different to Alfredo Morelos and Kemar Roofe. That is what competition is all about.*

*“It will be no different for McGregor because Rangers defence so far this season has been absolutely excellent – perfection. I cannot see McGregor coming back into the side.*

*“Steven Gerrard does not work that way. He knows what the value is of players playing well. Consistency is key in a side that is winning and not conceding.”*

Of course, there had to be a point when McGregor would lose his spot – he is 38 years old, after all – but he will not have expected it to happen so quickly into the new campaign. It is still early days, but McLaughlin has not put a foot wrong and, although he himself is 32, the future lies with him.

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Gerrard will be aware of this, and right now, it is hard to see where McGregor fits in.

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