'One of the best' - Ex-BBC man lauds 'masterstroke' he's witnessed at Rangers this season

Former Premier League striker Noel Whelan has lauded Glasgow Rangers for the capture of versatile midfielder John Lundstram. 

Signed as a free agent on a three-year deal following the expiry of his contract at Sheffield United (Sky Sports), the 28-year-old arrived at Ibrox with a burgeoning reputation.

During the 2019/20 Premier League season, Lundstram scored five times in 34 outings for the Blades and appeared to take to life at the elite level with ease upon the club’s promotion to the top flight.

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However, following an unamicable fallout with then-United manager Chris Wilder, the Liverpudlian ace moved to Glasgow, where he has proven to be a big hit with one man in particular…

Speaking to Football Insider, Whelan heralded Gers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst for playing the 28-year-old at centre-back against RB Leipzig on Thursday night, whilst also praising Lundstram’s form this season.

The ex-BBC Sport pundit gushed: “John Lundstram, on a free contract, it’s got to be one of the best free contracts they’ve signed. Now I’ve seen the best of him.

“Lundstram is one of these players that you can play anywhere. He played at wing-back at times for Sheffield United. He’s got the ability to play centre-back; the height, the strength, the power.

“He reads the game very well and he can step out from the backline into that midfield to play balls through and start the attack. A mastermind masterstroke there from Van Bronckhorst.

“Considering they’ve lost two very important players in Morelos and Roofe, to score three goals, three different scorers, people are taking responsibility on their shoulder to cover those injuries.”

Unsurprisingly, signing a player of Lundstram’s