Rangers: Barry Ferguson and Tom Miller can’t believe crazy Nicolas Raskin situation under Russell Martin
Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin has turned his situation around at Ibrox since struggling under Russell Martin.
Barry Ferguson feels it was “crazy” that the Scottish manager didn’t have the Belgium international in his plans at the Gers, with Tom Miller concurring.
Raskin had a falling out with Martin, leading to his exclusion from the squad for a few games, but he has now become a catalyst for the Light Blues’ push for the William Hill Premiership title.
The 25-year-old was involved in almost everything as the Glaswegian outfit came back from two goals down to beat Falkirk away from home, cementing his reputation as one of the best midfielders in Scottish football this season.
Raskin could be monumental at Ibrox as the Govan side look to win their 56th league title this season after coming back from an almost impossible position Martin left them in.
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Rangers sense prevails after Russell Martin decision
Raskin was being linked with an exit from the Gers last summer after falling out of favour under Martin, but they decided to keep him.
The former Southampton boss ended up being sacked a few weeks later, vindicating the Light Blues’ decision to resist any offer for the Belgium international.
| Statistics | Nicolas Raskin |
| Appearances | 31 |
| Starts | 29 |
| xG | 5.17 |
| xA | 4.90 |
| Accurate passes per game | 50.4 (86%) |
| Blocked shots per game | 0.3 |
| Successful dribbles per game | 0.9 (56%) |
It wouldn’t be surprising to see the midfielder star at the 2026 World Cup for the Red Devils and bring in a hefty profit with his sale at the Glaswegian outfit.
Martin could’ve possibly done a lot more damage at the Govan side, but Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises had the sense to pull the plug before anything detrimental happened.
Speaking on Five Stars VIP on 14 April, Ferguson said, “It’s crazy to think that he wasn’t a part of the previous manager’s plans,” and Miller responded, “Incredible.”
Danny Rohl has Nicolas Raskin priority at Ibrox
Raskin has shown his prowess in the final third of late, scoring five goals and providing seven assists in the William Hill Premiership this season.
While the Belgian national may prefer playing in a deeper role in the middle of the park, it has become clear that he can contribute a lot up front.
Tochi Chukwuani’s arrival in the winter transfer window has arguably freed up Raskin to play in a more attacking role and Rohl is now reaping the fruits.
The German manager should continue relying on the former Standard Liege star to be the creative force in the engine room in the final five matches of the season.
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