Alious Boyd Urges Rangers to Secure Veteran Defender’s Future After Stellar Display in 4-0 Win
Rangers cruised to a 4-0 victory over Aberdeen in their final Ibrox fixture before the season’s end, but the focus is already shifting toward a transformative summer for the club. With 49ers Enterprises working behind the scenes to finalize their takeover, major changes are expected—starting with the appointment of a new permanent manager to succeed interim boss Barry Ferguson.
One player whose future hangs in the balance is Leon Balogun, whose contract expires at the end of the season. Despite turning 37 next month, the experienced centre-back continues to deliver high-level performances when called upon. Speaking on *Sky Sports Football* (11 May), former Rangers striker Kris Boyd urged the club to renew Balogun’s deal.
Boyd highlighted the Nigerian’s leadership, work ethic, and consistency as invaluable qualities:
> “People might look at his age, but Balogun is a proper professional. He turns up, performs, and understands what it means to play for Rangers. You can’t put a price on that kind of experience.”
Boyd compared Balogun’s impact to that of former stalwarts like Davy Weir and Ugo Ehiogu—veterans who provided stability during their time at Ibrox. While acknowledging that Balogun may not be a 50-game-per-season player, Boyd emphasized the importance of managing his fitness while keeping his leadership within the dressing room.
Balogun’s performance against Aberdeen helped Rangers to a clean sheet and showed once again why he remains a reliable option at the back. With just two matches left this season—home to Dundee United on May 14 and away to Hibernian on May 17—the Light Blues aim to finish strong despite a trophyless campaign.
As the club prepares for a new era under fresh ownership and management, retaining experienced heads like Balogun could prove vital in laying a stable foundation for future success.
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