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Why Rangers shouldn’t think twice about sealing a deal for versatile 26-year-old star
Why Rangers should offer Jon Flanagan fresh terms
According to the Daily Record, Rangers star Jon Flanagan has been warned by manager Steven Gerrard that he has to prove his worth if he is to earn himself a new deal at Ibrox.
The 26-year-old, who joined Rangers on a two-year deal from Liverpool back in the summer of 2018, is set to be out of contract at the end of the ongoing season and as per the report, there has been no indication that the Gers are planning to extend his stay beyond that.
Having made a total of 30 appearances in all competitions over the course of a decent debut season at Ibrox last term, Flanagan started the ongoing campaign at left-back before a groin injury sidelined him for a while and stalled his progress.
The 26-year-old started a couple of league fixtures for the Gers back in August, including a 6-1 rout of Hibernian, but he is yet to make a single appearance in the Scottish Premiership following his return from injury, with Croatian international Borna Barisic grabbing his opportunities to establish himself as the undisputed first-choice under Gerrard.
Despite making the matchday squads for most of the games in recent weeks, Flanagan has largely found himself relegated to bench duty, failing to clock up a single first-team appearance.
Indeed, Barisic has been that good following a disappointing debut season at Ibrox, with his pinpoint cross for Alfredo Morelos’ second goal in the 2-2 draw against Feyenoord in the Europa League another reminder of his new-found confidence.
With right-back James Tavernier also beginning to find his stride after an unexpected slump in form, Flanagan has been forced to watch along from the sidelines for a long time without entering the field of play.
To that end, the situation looks far from ideal for the 26-year-old when it comes to proving his worth in a bid to earn himself an extended stay at the club beyond next summer.
Despite that, however, the former Liverpool man has made it clear that he will fight to try and win his place back in the team after an injury layoff, insisting that the fans at Ibrox are yet to see the best of him in the famous sky blue jersey. (h/t Daily Record)
Well, it’s definitely going to be easier said than done for Jon Flanagan, who currently finds himself down the pecking order behind two accomplished full-backs, Tavernier and Barisic, on either side of the pitch. However, he is prepared to battle it out for a new deal and that certainly comes as a piece of welcome news to the club faithful.
Jon Flanagan, who made 51 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions over the course of seven seasons at Anfield, has proven himself to be a good signing for Rangers.
The 1-cap England international has been an ideal squad player for the manager, with his versatility to play as a full-back on either side of the backline making him a useful asset to the club.
Despite essentially being a right-back by trade, the 26-year-old featured largely on the left flank for Rangers in the previous campaign to cover for Barisic, who struggled to nail down a substantial role in his debut season last term.
To put things into perspective, Jon Flanagan continues to be a key squad player at Ibrox despite his recent lack of involvement for Rangers, and the Ibrox giants shouldn’t hesitate to offer him a new deal to extend his stay beyond next summer.
Verdict
With Rangers set for a busy festive schedule starting from December to the turn of the year, Flanagan is likely to get a few chances to prove his worth if Gerrard opts to rotate his squad and give the regular starters a breather.
The 26-year-old seems wise enough to stay patient and wait for his chances rather than complaining too much about his lack of involvement in the playing eleven, something that speaks volumes of his professionalism and willingness to compete.
That Gerrard hasn’t shown a lot of willingness to rotate his full-backs following the resurgence of Barisic and Tavernier is quite understandable, but Flanagan can rest assured that he will get a chance to start if either of the two players is sidelined with an injury.
The former Liverpool man still has a lot to offer at the age of 26 and Rangers need to keep hold of their existing players if they are to give themselves a chance of ousting Celtic from the domestic throne.
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With that in mind, allowing Jon Flanagan to depart on a free transfer next summer won’t necessarily be a smart idea for the Gers and they should try to iron out a new deal for the versatile full-back in the coming months.
Andriani Michael is a housekeeper known for being the wife of one of the most underrated mid-fielders, Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere. In this article, we will discuss everything about this beautiful couple.
Michael comes from England, and she is known for being the partner of the youngest-ever debutant in the premier league Jack Wilshere. She has achieved many things at a young age. She is the proud wife of Jack Wilshere. There is no information when the duo started dating, but their engagement was done in 2016 and it was revealed to the media as well.
Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere Families
Andriani was born on May 22, 1991, in England, and she is the daughter of Michael, a barber who owns a barbershop in Cockfosters. Nothing much has been disclosed about the rest of her family. She doesn’t share about her family members and we don’t know if she has a brother or sister.
Jack Wilshere was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, on January 1, 1992, to father Andrew Wilshere and mother, Kerry Wilshere. He captained The Priory School football team to Country Cup and District Cup glory from Year 7 to Year 10.
Andriani Michael’s husband, Jack Wilshere
Jack joined the Arsenal academy in October 2001 at the age of nine and rose through the ranks at the age of 15. He was then named captain of the U-16s and made a few appearances for the Under-18s. He has been a successful footballer over the years. Jack Wilshere is now a part of the team Luton Town as a manager.
Wilshere made his first-team debut in 2008 by becoming the youngest ever league debutant at 16 years, 256 days. He is without a club currently and is training with Arsenal’s first team to keep himself fit while looking for a new club. Wilshere has earned many accolades, including the PFA Young Player of the Year and Arsenal’s Player of the Season award.
Jack has played International football for England and has represented the country under-16, under-17, and under-18. And under-21 levels. He is also the 12th youngest debutant in England’s history at just the age of 18.
Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere Kids
Jack was first in a relationship with Lauren Neal and has two kids with her, Archie and Delilah Wilshere, born in 2011 and 2013. He met Andriani in her father’s barbershop after breaking up with his former girlfriend, Lauren.
Jack and Andriani fell in love with each other, and the couple tied the knot in 2017 in a three-day bash in Italy. They gave birth to their first baby Siena Wilshere, the second daughter of Jack, and In February 2020, they welcomed another boy, who has the same name as his father, Jack Wilshere.
Andriani Michael Profession, Career, Net Worth
Andriani is a housekeeper and maintains a shallow profile on the internet, especially on social media. She does have an Instagram, but it is private.
Nothing is disclosed about her professional life, but She and Jack have an estimated net worth of $60 million. Most of their net worth are from Jack Wilshere’s football earnings.
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Celtic dealt major blow in pursuit of Bologna star Aaron Hickey
According to La Nazione (h/t Daily Record), Fiorentina have intensified negotiations with fellow Serie A club Bologna for the signing of Celtic target Aaron Hickey, dealing a blow to the Hoops.
Hickey started out at the academy of Scottish club Heart of Midlothian FC and briefly spent time at Celtic as well before returning to Hearts, where he graduated to the first-team and went on to make 34 senior appearances.
The young left-back, who scored and assisted one goal apiece for his boyhood club, was snapped up by Serie A side Bologna in the summer of last year. Hickey did not feature regularly for the Serie A outfit due to injury problems. Indeed, the 19-year-old featured in just 12 games throughout the 2020/21 season.
But his stock remains high as ever, as Celtic are intent on bringing him back to Scotland this summer. The Hoops, embarking on a new journey under new manager Ange Postecoglou, are looking to bolster their defensive department.
Having decided not to sign Diego Laxalt permanently, Celtic have just Boli Bolingoli and Greg Taylor as options at left-back, with the former unsure of a future after returning from loan. So, signing someone like Hickey, who can make the spot his own for the coming years, would have been a good move.
However, Fiorentina seem to have thrown a spanner in the works for Celtic as the Serie A side have upped their efforts to land the youngster from Bologna. Indeed, it is reported that La Viola have intensified negotiations over a move, although they will have to offer at least €5m to stand a chance of signing the teenager.
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Bologna are in no hurry to sell Hickey and will wait for the highest bid as they look to maximise their profits. It is now up to Celtic to step up in their pursuit of the 19-year-old or risk missing out on him.
Transfer News: Rangers star Glen Kamara wanted by Everton
According to transfer news from Eurosport (h/t Glasgow Live), Premier League club Everton have entered the race to sign Glen Kamara from Scottish champions Rangers this summer.
Kamara started out his youth football in his homeland, Finland, before switching to England in 2011 when he signed for the Southend United academy. A year later, he was snapped up by Premier League giants Arsenal, where he rose through the youth ranks but couldn’t break into the first-team.
After loan spells away at Southend United and Colchester United, Kamara left Arsenal permanently in the summer of 2017, signing for Scottish club Dundee FC. The 25-year-old Finnish midfielder rose to prominence with the club and was picked up by Steven Gerrard’s Rangers in the winter transfer window of 2019.
During his two-and-a-half-year stay at the Ibrox Stadium, Kamara has developed into one of the best midfielders on show in the Scottish Premiership. The Finland star played an integral role in the Gers’ title victory last season as he racked up over 50 appearances in all competitions, scoring and assisting a couple of goals apiece. (h/t Transfermarkt)
However, Kamara’s time at the Ibrox Stadium could be drawing towards a close, with Everton joining a number of other clubs in pursuit of the ex-Arsenal youngster. Indeed, the likes of Watford and Brentford have already shown an interest in the 25-year-old while an unnamed Russian club is also keen, with the Toffees also joining the bandwagon. (h/t Glasgow Live)
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Given how important Kamara has been for Rangers in his time at the club, his potential departure would come as a blow. However, with his contract expiring in two years and with so many teams interested, this also represents the Gers best chance of making good money from his sale, which they can reinvest in the squad.
With a transfer fee of £15m being mentioned, the Light Blues could stand to make a massive profit, having signed him for a measly £50k in 2019.
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