Gordon Dalziel believes Rangers and Robby McCrorie will benefit as a move to Kilmarnock has moved closer to completion.
A report from Sky Sports (9 July, 12:00 pm) has suggested that the goalkeeper has returned to Scotland from the Gers’ training camp in the Netherlands.
The 26-year-old now looks set to sign a two-year deal with Killie after informing the Light Blues that he wanted to leave in search of more regular first-team football.
Discussing the move for McCrorie on Clyde 1 Superscore (9 July), Andrew Maclean asked: “Did that always look like it was going to happen this summer? Is he a player that just needs first-team football at this point in his career?”
In response, Gordon Dalziel said: “Yes, 100 per cent. You know Butland, unless he gets injured is going to be number one goalkeeper. Obviously, it suits Liam Kelly going there in a good move from Motherwell.
McCrorie had to look at his career, he doesn’t want to be number two for all his days. I think it’s a good move, not just for him but for Rangers as well.”
Robby McCrorie set to leave Rangers for Kilmarnock
The Scot only featured once in all competitions last season for the Gers, in a Scottish Cup clash against Dumbarton where he conceded late in a 4-1 win.
This lack of minutes isn’t a mark against his qualities, more so a point of just how good Butland has been since joining on a free transfer.