‘Incredible’: Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough summer target draws significant media praise amid impressive start at new club

Former Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough transfer target James Penrice has earned substantial media acclaim after making an impressive start to his Rangers career. The 27-year-old left-back joined the Scottish club from AEK Athens on a loan-to-buy deal during the summer window after attracting interest from the two Championship sides. Penrice has started regularly under manager Derek McInnes, standing out particularly during back-to-back victories against Celtic.

Pundit Andy Halliday called Penrice's performance in the Scottish League Cup quarter-final 'incredible' while operating in midfield, drawing additional praise from Kris Boyd and Barry Ferguson. Following their failed pursuit of Penrice, Middlesbrough signed alternative target Max Arfsten, whereas Blackburn Rovers did not secure another left-back, instead relying on Harry Pickering amid Yuri Ribeiro's injury absence.