BBC Pundit Exposes Kevin Kelsy’s Massive Flaw During Insane Rangers Drama

Rangers fans have plenty to celebrate after another dramatic victory, but attention has quickly turned toward new signing Kevin Kelsy following a performance that highlighted one major weakness in his game.

The Venezuelan striker arrived at Ibrox with enormous expectations after Rangers invested around £9.5 million to bring him from Portland Timbers. The 22-year-old signed a four-year contract with an option for another season and was brought in to strengthen an attack hit by injuries.

However, his early appearances have shown that Kelsy is still very much a work in progress.

Kelsy made his first Rangers start against St Mirren, but despite getting himself into promising positions, he was unable to find the breakthrough. Rangers eventually needed a dramatic 91st-minute winner from substitute Bojan Miovski to secure a 1–0 victory.

That performance has reignited debate about whether Kelsy is ready to lead the Rangers attack consistently.

One of the biggest concerns is his finishing and decision-making in the final third. Kelsy has the physical presence, pace and movement required to trouble defenders, but he must become more clinical when opportunities arrive.

That is particularly important at Rangers, where opponents frequently defend deep and chances can be limited.

The criticism does not mean Kelsy is considered a failure. Far from it. His reputation has been built around potential, and former Portland coach Phil Neville previously praised his attitude, work ethic and belief while also acknowledging that he was not yet the finished article.

That assessment appears increasingly relevant.

Kelsy has already experienced European football, including scoring in the Champions League for Shakhtar Donetsk as a teenager. Rangers clearly believe there is significant room for development, which explains why the club was willing to make such a major investment in him.

But expectations at Ibrox are unforgiving.

Rangers supporters want goals immediately, especially with Lawrence Shankland injured and Youssef Chermiti unavailable for a lengthy period. The pressure on Kelsy is therefore enormous.

The latest drama has also shown why manager Derek McInnes has options. Against St Mirren, Rangers started Kelsy and Ryan Naderi together, but it was Miovski, who had been further down the striker pecking order, who produced the decisive moment from the bench.

That will only increase competition for places.

For Kelsy, however, the message should be simple: remain patient, improve his finishing and continue adapting to Scottish football.

Rangers have not spent heavily on him because they expect perfection after a handful of games. They have invested in a young striker they believe can become a star.

The potential is clearly there.

Now Kelsy must turn that potential into consistent performances.

And if he can fix the biggest flaw currently being highlighted by pundits and supporters—his efficiency in front of goal—Rangers may eventually discover that their expensive gamble was worth every penny.