Kris Boyd has suggested in The Scottish Sun that Rangers should have kept Andy Halliday.
As reported by The Scottish Sun, Rangers have released Halliday, who can operate as a midfielder or as a left-back.
The 28-year-old had been on the books of the Gers since 2015 and is out of contract at the Ibrox club at the end of this month.
Former Rangers striker Boyd has suggested that manager Steven Gerrard should have kept Halliday and has explained why.
Boyd has also suggested that selling striker Alfredo Morelos could be positive for Rangers if they are able to sign two or three new players with that money.
Boyd wrote in The Scottish Sun: “With all due respect to Andy, he wouldn’t have been playing every week or been a match winner game after game.
“But he’s someone who can play in two or three different positions, which could be vital with squads likely to be trimmed.
“He’s also unlikely to have been a huge earner, so it’s not like he would have been costing the club big money.
“What Andy brought more than anything, though, was an understanding of what it meant to play for Rangers. He got it.”
Boyd added: “Chances are they could also lose Alfredo Morelos to the highest bidder. But his departure could be a good thing if it allows Gerrard to bring in two or three players he wants. It just has to be the right type.”
Stats
According to WhoScored, Halliday made four starts and two substitute appearances in the Scottish Premiership, and played thrice in the Europa League and once each in the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup for Rangers this season.
Morelos scored 12 goals in the Scottish Premiership, once in the Scottish Cup, twice in the Scottish League Cup, and six times in the Europa League for the Gers this campaign, according to WhoScored.
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