
Rangers legend Ally McCoist couldn’t hide his admiration for new January arrival Andreas Skov Olsen following his standout display against Hibernian at Easter Road. Despite the match ending in a frustrating 0-0 draw, the Danish winger was the undisputed bright spark for the Light Blues.Speaking after the game, McCoist singled out the former Wolfsburg man for praise, describing his technical ability and work rate as “phenomenal.” In a match where Rangers struggled to find a clinical edge, Skov Olsen’s direct running and creative spark provided the few moments of genuine quality for the traveling support.The Impact of a New EraUnder the management of Danny Rohl, Rangers have looked to rejuvenate their squad with high-profile January signings. While the stalemate in Leith sees them slip six points behind league leaders Hearts, McCoist believes the recruitment of Skov Olsen and fellow newcomer Tochi Chukwuani is a massive step in the right direction.
“He’s just different class,” McCoist remarked. “Even in a game where we didn’t get the result, you can see Skov Olsen is a cut above. His touch and vision are exactly what this team needs to unlock stubborn defenses.”
With the title race heating up, the Gers will need Skov Olsen to maintain this “phenomenal” form as they look to close the gap on the summit of the Scottish Premiership.