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Kris Boyd criticises Mark Allen’s work at Rangers; calls on Ross Wilson not to repeat mistakes

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General view outside the stadium prior to the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on September 01, 2019 in Glas...
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The former Ibrox striker doesn’t want the new Sporting Director to fall into the same trap as Allen at Rangers.

General view outside the stadium prior to the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on September 01, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd has criticised the work of former Rangers Director of Football Mark Allen, branding some of his initiatives as ‘irrelevant’, The Scottish Sun report.

Allen left the club last month, citing ‘family reasons’ and ‘other options’ as the driver behind the move (BBC Scotland).

However, later reports suggested that Rangers were unhappy with some aspects of his performance over the summer transfer window.

Now Boyd has claimed that some of his behind the scenes moves at the club did little to impact results on the pitch.

The former Ibrox striker is now hoping that new appointee Ross Wilson does not make the same mistakes.

As quoted by The Scottish Sun, he said: “I hope Ross goes in and does not forget who the football club are, in terms of trying to change everything behind the scenes.

“For me, Mark Allen probably tried to change a lot of things behind the scenes that were pretty irrelevant.

“The only thing that fans care about are results on the pitch and it is up to Rangers as a football club to deliver now and I feel as though they have got the platform to do that this season.”

What are Wilson’s big priorities?

With the January transfer window just a couple of months away, Wilson’s initial objective at Ibrox will be preparing for that before turning his attention to putting in place long-term building blocks.

Gerrard’s side are pushing for trophies this season and while there’s a talented squad in place already, it could do with strengthening in some select areas mid-season.

head coach Steven Gerrard of Rangers FC looks on during the UEFA Europa League group G match between BSC Young Boys and Rangers FC at Stade de Suisse, Wankdorf on October 3, 2019 in Bern,...

Wilson has extensive English connections, as well as a great knowledge of Scottish football, so is well placed to deliver the kind of recruitment that the club require.

With deadwood in the squad to move on too, most notably Eros Grezda, the former Southampton staff member will be a very busy man from the off at Ibrox.