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title: "Rangers: Matt Crooks reveals Gers regret"
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published: "2021-08-18T13:35:53Z"
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# Rangers: Matt Crooks reveals Gers regret

**Former Glasgow Rangers man Matt Crooks has revealed his biggest regret is not being able to take advantage of his time at Ibrox.**

### **The Lowdown: Crooks’ spell at Rangers**

Crooks made the move to Rangers from Accrington Stanley on a free transfer ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-crooks/profil/spieler/169416)) during the 2016 summer transfer window.

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However, he made just [three](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-crooks/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/169416) appearances in all competitions for the club before making the switch to Scunthorpe on loan and then completing a permanent move to Northampton Town.

### **The Latest: Crooks admits regret**

Speaking to Radio Tees ([via HITC](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/08/17/rangers-crooks/)), Crooks admitted his regret at not taking advantage of his time at Ibrox. He said:

> *“It’s Middlesbrough. I think you probably have one opportunity to come to a club of this size. In my career, I did have the chance to go to Rangers and I’ve always said that’s probably my biggest regret not taking advantage of that.*
>
> *“As soon as I heard Middlesbrough coming in for me, I felt like it was a redemption period coming in for me.*
>
> *“I want to prove I can do it at a big club like this and perform in front of big crowds and the big fanbase they’ve got so it’s got a massive appeal for me and I’m really looking forward to it.”*

### **The Verdict: Shame**

While Crooks failed to make the grade at Ibrox, he has done rather well since leaving Rangers. He netted [21](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-crooks/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/169416) goals in 97 appearances for Rotherham, and Middlesbrough are a solid Championship club with the chance of playing in the Premier League. In two games for the club, he has already managed [one](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-crooks/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/169416) goal, taking his career tally to 43.

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Unfortunately, his time at Rangers just didn’t work out – perhaps it came too early on in his career, and it was at a time when the Gers were still recovering from their demotion to League Two. However, at just 27, perhaps the Gers may have a look at him once more if he continues to shine?

***In other news, [Rangers fans are livid at these club struggles.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-ross-county-premiership-malmo/)***