James McFadden has been blown away by Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland after what he did in the first half v Aberdeen on 26 November.
While the hosts did open the scoring at Pittodrie, things could’ve been a lot worse had the Englishman not spared their blushes.
Ester Sokler found himself one on one with the Englishman, but rather than placing it, failed to beat him as he made a stunning stop in the Gers goal.
McFadden, who’s also a BBC pundit, said on Sky Sports Main Event (26 November, 12:07 pm), “That was a sensational save. You see Butland there. Puts a leg out. It’s a great save.”
Butland’s exceptional performances since joining Rangers this summer have elevated him to a class above the rest.
The goalkeeper’s shot-stopping prowess and commanding presence in the box have been instrumental in thwarting opponents, evident in critical moments like the save against Sokler.
The need for Philippe Clement to have harsh words with underperforming players at half time stems from the stark contrast between Butland’s high standards and the team’s struggles.
The Englishman’s individual excellence emphasises the importance of collective accountability, urging underperforming players to step up to the level set by their standout goalkeeper.
There’s no need for Gers to bother chasing Celtic for the title if they want to keep playing like this as it’s nowhere near good enough.
Butland bailed them out once otherwise the hosts would’ve taken a two-goal lead and that’s precisely not how things should be for them.
