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 Michael Mols
Birth Place:
Amsterdam

Birth Date:
17/12/1970

Playing Position:
Attacker

Signed:
01/07/1999

International Honours:
Holland (1 cap)


Michael Mols joined the Dutch contingent at Ibrox when he completed a £4million pound move in the summer of 1999.

He showed early on why Dick Advocaat had shelled out for his 28-year-old countryman.

He scored two stunning goals on his debut in Finland against FC Haka, and quickly added 5 Premier League goals in just two starts at the beginning of the season.

Filling the number 9 role at Ibrox is a difficult task but Mols is already a favourite amongst the fans.

His blistering pace and sublime footwork make him a tough prospect for any opposing defender, and he gave World Cup winner Lilian Thuram a tough night when Parma visited Ibrox for the first leg of their Champions' League qualifier.

But after 20 appearances including 9 premier league goals in 9 starts Mols suffered a knee ligament injury against Bayern Munich in the last game of Rangers Champions' League campaign.

With an operation required the Dutchman was ruled out of action until August 2000.

Now back in and around the first team squad Mols hasn't managed to recapture the form which saw him become such a prolific scorer in the SPL.

But with the arrival of Alex McLeish and the start of a new season ahead the Dutchman is hoping that this year he will finally be able to put his injury behind him.


Michael was not selected for the opening fixtures of the campaign but he turned back the clock with a sensational performance against Kilmarnock in late October. He bagged a brilliant double on his first start since April and has forced his way into Big Eck's plans. Maybe the fans' favourite has a long-term future at Ibrox after all.


Appearance Stats: [Starts, subs, goals]
SeasonClub
SPL
TSC
CIS
Euro
Total
1999/2000Rangers
9
0
9
0
0
0
0
1
0
10
0
4
19
1
13
2000/01Rangers
10
3
5
0
1
0
0
1
0
5
1
2
15
6
7
2001/02  Rangers
8
7
2
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
5
0
10
13
2
2002/03 * Rangers
5
2
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
6
3
3
Total
32
12
19
2
1
0
1
4
0
15
7
6
50
23
25