Rangers target boosts his chances of Ibrox move, 23-year-old shines against Celtic
When Kilmarnock travelled to Parkhead on Saturday, few would have imagined – even with Celtic out of sorts and a pale imitation of their Ange Postecoglou-era pomp – that the home goalkeeper would find himself with a lot more on his plate than the visiting glovesman Will Dennis.
Joe Hart had been kept far bisier than his opposite number by the time the full-time whistle blew,
echoing around a half-empty stadium—a chorus of boos audible despite a sea of empty green seats
—as Celtic’s veteran goalie repeatedly denied an impressive Killie side before David Watson’s well-earned equalizer in extra time.
That does not imply, however, that Will Dennis was merely an admired bystander. Not at all.
Even though Hart was the busier player, Kilmarnock’s loanee from AFC Bournemouth still needed to demonstrate his impressive shot-stopping ability.
Dennis stopped an early attempt by Luis Palma, dove at Adam Idah’s feet to thwart another potentially damaging approach,
and then leaped to his right to block two shots by Matt O’Riley before halftime.
Will Dennis, the keeper for Kilmarnock, is a supporter of Rangers.
Have fans of the Hoops received a sneak peek at the player who might take Hart’s spot in the starting lineup for the upcoming campaign, given that Celtic is apparently considering the 23-year-old, according to the Daily Record?
The Record also adds that Rangers are keeping an eye on the former Watford and Luton Town prospect.
And having watched Dennis closely while he was a player at Rugby Park,
his most recent impressive performance north of the border will undoubtedly further increase the respect that is held for Dennis by supporters of both teams.In his post-match assessment,
BBC Sport reporter Kheredine Idessane stated, “Once again,
a failure to punish their opponents when they were ahead came back to bite Celtic.
” Dennis stood tall as Brendan Rodgers’ team attempted to score a second goal that would never come.
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