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Aye,I read that as well,I really hope it's true but there is no confirmation yet??.

Rapid receive 'late' payment from Rangers for Nikica Jelavic The Austrian club say there are no outstanding issues with the SPL side over a delayed instalment for the striker. Rapid Vienna have confirmed they have received overdue money from Rangers for the transfer of Nikica Jelavic. Reports in the Austrian press over the weekend claimed the Scottish club had failed to meet a 500,000 euro instalment to their Austrian counterparts, which was due on August 31. Rapid though now say the matter is settled, confirming the payment was late, and that there are no outstanding issues between the two sides. “Everything is settled between Rapid and Rangers,” a spokesperson for the Austrian club told STV. “We received all of the outstanding money in the past week. It was late, but there are no issues." The payment for Jelavic was the second of three instalments towards his £4 million move, which went through in August 2010. Jelavic missed Rangers' 1-0 win at Dundee United on Saturday as a result of a knee injury sustained on international duty with Croatia in midweek. The 26-year-old has been on target 22 times in his 35 appearances for the club to date, resulting in interest in his services during the 2011 summer transfer window. Leicester City failed in a £6.5 million bid for Jelavic the day before the window closed, with Rangers sources also claiming the club turned down a £9 million offer from a mystery club on deadline day. Rangers have so far been unavailable for comment. http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/269942-rapid-receive-late-payment-from-rangers-for-nikica-jelavic/

That will be that cleared up then?? http://twitter.com/#!/BrisbaneRoarCEO/status/113056019600515072

And not to forget to mention he should have given us a penalty with the Wilson hand ball from Edu

Naismith really is an excellent wee player and so important for us,his runs into the box are timed superbly.Him and Davis work so well together. Naismith MOM for me.

Graham Spiers (the discredited journalist) September 12 2011 12:01AM Rangers are in their worst state in decades. Arguably, not since the dreadful Ibrox disaster of January 1971 has such a pall hung over the club. Mercifully, this current disaster involves no loss of life, though the very existence of Rangers FC itself is now under threat. The past 48 hours have thrown up further, damaging claims about the club’s fragile future. There is no doubt that the leaked legal papers on the internet, pertaining to Martin Bain’s unfair dismissal claim against the club, are genuine, and they have only spread further fear and anxiety about Rangers’ stability. In short, Bain, the club’s former chief executive, who was sacked by Craig Whyte in May, believes the club has a very unsafe future. In fact, Bain believes Rangers face insolvency, could go under, or at the very least could go into administration, which is one reason why the former Ibrox CEO is in quite a hurry to get his £1.3 million claim for damages into the courts. There is little point speculating here on what would happen to Rangers in the event of one of those dire scenarios coming to pass. Few believe, in truth, that such a meltdown would mean the end of Rangers FC. The club is such a huge institution in Scotland, and such a social phenomenon, that rescue would almost inevitably spring from somewhere. But that wouldn’t happen before much anxiety, and even greater humiliation, at Ibrox. If Rangers lose the HMRC tax case then the club could face a bill — upwards of £50 million — which it would have no hope of being able to pay. It would then become a matter of Craig Whyte, being among a list of Rangers creditors, being seen to work out how to salvage the club’s reputation. Whyte remains an elusive figure, quite impossible to second-guess. There remains no clear, convincing theory over his Rangers tactics, despite many being aired on the subject. There was some euphoria among certain groups of Rangers fans when Whyte took over Sir David Murray’s majority stake back in May, though other Rangers supporters, with good reason, remained circumspect. Some severely doubt Whyte’s ability to “deliver a strategy” for Rangers, and I have been listed among those sceptics from day one. There have been too many botches and too much suspicion around Whyte’s stewardship of Rangers so far for observers to feel any sense of calm. It is nothing to do with Whyte’s integrity. It is all to do with his ability to restore the club. One other man who may be feeling acute discomfort over the fate of Rangers is Murray himself. Indeed, if any guilt is to be apportioned over the current, dire mess of the club, Murray has the dubious distinction of standing at the front of the queue. It was on Murray’s hands-on watch that Rangers embarked on their use of employee benefit trusts, an offshore means of paying players which, it was hoped, would bypass taxes. The Murray Group, while other football clubs chose not to use the system, eagerly embraced it as a tax-saving scheme. If this HMRC case does find against Rangers in the months ahead, and if the amount to be paid back does run to tens of millions, then Murray will be the most morally culpable of all. Indeed, having sold Rangers to Whyte for a token £1, there would be a moral case for Murray taking up most of the HMRC slack. Whyte is in the clear in this crucial aspect. The greatest threat posed to Rangers in the club’s 139-year existence is none of his doing. Instead, he has chosen to inherit the mess, and is being tasked with clearing it up. The real anger, if and where it is being felt among Rangers supporters, need not be cast in his direction. Recent events have only helped to fuel a persecution complex among a number of Rangers fans. After all the controversies over bigoted chanting, and the Scottish parliament currently trying to put anti-sectarianism legislation in place, there are a number of Ibrox fans who now believe the world is against them. I have read recently the allegation, being seriously made by one Rangers author, that HMRC is actually “against” the club, ie, is “anti-Rangers”. If this sounds quite absurd to most of us, then it is merely a sign of what we have arrived at. Rangers are in dire danger, and the club is bleeding on every side. Craig Whyte somehow needs to pull off a salvage job, the like of which he can hardly have known before.

You're entitled to your opinion the same as the rest of us. However I fail to see what the pre-season has got to do with anything,tin hat on here!!. European football is nothing but a side show these days for Scottish teams with the obvious finance gained if quailfying for the group stages of the CL. The majority of that team '' void of ideas '' has won three titles in a row. If Ally is as successful as WS then he'll do ok. And finally,I don't think we may have been in trouble had DUTD not got a man sent off,we created far more chances than them and deserved to win the match and stay top of the SPL. Of course,that is only my opinion.

NIKICA JELAVIC has won his fight to be fit for Sunday's Old Firm showdown at Ibrox. The 26-year-old Rangers striker missed the 1-0 win over Dundee United at the weekend and was considered a major doubt for the crunch clash against Celtic. But in a major boost for Gers boss Ally McCoist, SunSport can reveal Jelavic has made a full recovery from a knee injury and WILL lead the line against Celts. The Croat came back from international duty last week with a badly swollen knee. But he reported for treatment at Murray Park yesterday and has now been given the all-clear by the Rangers medical staff. The striker will resume full training this week with McCoist keen to pair him with in-form Kyle Lafferty in attack for the visit of Neil Lennon's Celtic. After watching his side beat ten-man United at Tannadice on Saturday, McCoist confirmed: "We are very hopeful as regards Nikica now. "He came off against Israel last week and his knee had puffed up slightly. "Listen, he wanted to come up with us to Tannadice but I just felt it was right to leave him at home. "We'll have a look at him over the next couple of days." Gers â?? who sit top of the table going into the first Old Firm clash of the campaign â?? could also be boosted by the return of £1.5million summer signing from Hearts Lee Wallace. The Scotland full-back has been nursing a hamstring injury and also missed Saturday's trip to Tannadice. But Wallace and Bosnian defender Sasa Papac are BOTH expected to make Sunday's showdown. McCoist revealed: "Lee Wallace had a tight hamstring so we'll assess him over the coming week. "Sasa is another one who should come back into the squad. "From my point of view, it was also great to get Lee McCulloch back against United. "I thought Maurice Edu did well on Saturday but I wanted to get Lee some game time and I was delighted to be able to do that." Meanwhile, former Gers boss Alex McLeish is set to test his old club's resolve by making another attempt in the January transfer window to lure midfielder Steven Davis back to Aston Villa. The Ibrox side had no interest in selling Davis when Villa made a move for the Northern Ireland international last month. But McLeish remains a huge admirer of Davis and is ready to find out just how serious Gers are to hold on to Davis when the transfer window re-opens in the New Year. Davis started his career at Villa before joining Fulham for £4million in July 2007. He moved to Rangers the following summer for £3m, after an initial loan spell, and signed a new five-year contract at Ibrox in the summer.

The latest chapter of speculation concerning the financial outlook at Rangers formed the backdrop to the Scottish Premier League leaders' latest win. Leaked legal papers, prepared for the case of the former Rangers chief executive Martin Bain's claim for unfair dismissal from Ibrox, asked questions over Rangers' level of solvency. Bain is seeking £1.3 million from his former employers after initially being suspended in May, shortlyafter Craig Whyte assumed control of Rangers from Sir David Murray. The prospect of defeat in a tax tribunal – which relates to historic employee benefit trust payments – is central to those insolvency claims. The documentation in question appeared on the internet yesterday morning, with no confirmation available regarding initial suggestions that it had been stolen. Rangers reacted with understandable disgust to such information entering the public domain. Immediately after their win in Dundee, the club issued a statement saying the club was committed to dealing with these historic issues that were a legacy of the previous regime. The statement said: "The ludicrous coverage over the last couple of days regarding the payment of a minor sum of money to a lawyer and now this latest, and illegal, leak of court papers indicates a whispering campaign by people determined to damage the club. They will not deter us from the difficult task that lies ahead." The Rangers playing staff cannot be accused of having their focus shifted by such potential distractions. Meetings between Dundee Unitedand Rangers tend to be entertaining and this one was no different, but few could deny that Rangers deserved their victory. The hosts saw their hopes of an upset undone by a moment of madness from Johnny Russell, the young striker sent off for seeking to headbutt Kirk Broadfoot after half an hour. Russell earned no sympathy from his manager, Peter Houston, who said he will fine the Scotland Under-21 international. Rangers still had to scrap for their success. Kyle Lafferty claimed the decisive goal with a header after 61 minutes from Gregg Wylde's fine pass. A combination of excellent goalkeeping and poor fortune stopped Rangers from building on that lead, Steven Davis denied on both counts. Ally McCoist is confident of having Nikica Jelavic, who missed this victory with injury, available for next weekend's Old Firm derby at Ibrox. Dundee United (4-4-2): Pernis; Dixon, Kenneth, Gunning, Watson; Flood, Robertson, Rankin, Swanson; Russell, Dalla Valle (Dow 71). Rangers (4-4-2): McGregor; Broadfoot, Goian, Bocanegra, Whittaker; Ortiz, Edu (McCulloch 75), Davis, Wylde (McKay 83); Naismith, Lafferty. Referee Calum Murray. Man of the match Lafferty (Rangers) http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/lafferty-helps-rangers-keep-their-focus-2352769.html

DAVID WEIR last night insisted he wouldnâ??t hang around at Rangers if heâ??s not playing regularly. The Ibrox captain, above, is brutally honest and as he launched his autobiography called â??Extra Timeâ? he confirmed: â??If I was on the bench here all the time Iâ??m sure Iâ??d get sick of that. â??I spent time as a substitute at Everton and I couldnâ??t get away quick enough because itâ??s not what I wanted to do. I wanted to play. â??And if that was the case again now I donâ??t imagine I would do it for long. â??I always had an agreement with previous manager Walter Smith that if I wasnâ??t playing then Iâ??d shake hands and go home and Ally McCoist was always part of those discussions and he knows thatâ??s always been my way of doing things. "I donâ??t think that will ever change. If that situation arises, thatâ??s what Iâ??ll do.â? But donâ??t read into that any notion that Weir is giving up on a first-team place and as he edges back to fitness following a hamstring injury he is as ambitious as ever. â??I think it was massive that Steven Whittaker, Steven Naismith, Allan McGregor and Lee McCulloch, lads who have been the course and distance and know what it takes to be successful here, have signed long deals,â? he declared. â??They are the heartbeat of the team and going forward they are the players who will pass it on to future generations. â??People like them donâ??t come along very often but you have to build a core and the way this group has bonded has been a big thing in our success over the last few years. â??All being British is a big factor as well and along with others like Kirk Broadfoot, Lee Wallace, Neil Alexander and the John Flecks and Kyle Huttons itâ??s important to have guys who know the club and its traditions.â? Weir, meanwhile, has urged Steven Fletcher to end his feud with international manager Craig Levein. He said: â??Iâ??m sure Steven has thought long and hard about it. He is a clever boy and a good boy too, so he knows what he is doing and he will have his own reasons. â??But my advice would be that the obstacles are not insurmountable and he should make the phone call. He should do what he has to do to get back involved because we could definitely do with him.â? http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/270544/Weir-will-stay-but-only-if-he-gets-to-play

What a ridiculous comment!!. Give the man a chance,he has had a good start in the SPL. Ok we are out of Europe,which is dissapointing,but it has happened to better managers than Ally. Judge him at the end of the season I say.

http://www.mediafire.com/?paqbaen9ozn6zp7

RANGERS manager Ally McCoist has defended his relationship with Craig Whyte and insisted they are not at odds â?? even though the chairman failed to land several of his top summer targets. Ally McCoist singled out Carlos Cuellar, David Goodwillie, Tomer Hemed and Roland Juhasz as priority signings but failed to get any of them. That has led to suggestions that all is not well between the Rangers boss and majority shareholder Whyte, but McCoist is adamant they are very much united with the same goal â?? of leading Rangers to future glory. When asked about the issue, McCoist said: â??I canâ??t understand why people would say that. â??I have a fine and absolutely good working relationship with Craig. â??We speak on the phone regularly and we have regular meetings when he is up at Ibrox. â??I would have to say that it is a very good relationship. ì I fully appreciate there will be things you say that will fall on deaf ears î Ally McCoist â??It is my first with an owner, so I canâ??t compare it with anything else. â??We speak regularly, we are in contact regularly and we certainly share the desire and need for the club to do well and results to be good.â? McCoist knows that people have questioned the clubâ??s signing policy and the fact they have maybe had to look below their A-List. â??I appreciate that but there is nothing I can do about that,â? he insisted. â??There is nothing I can say other than what I am saying that can maybe influence these people. â??I fully appreciate there will be things you say that will fall on deaf ears, no matter what the opinion is, because other people have already made up their own opinion. That is a fact. â??All I can do is be honest and call it the way I see it. These are facts, of course. We went for Goodwillie and people like that, we canâ??t deny that.â? McCoist was frustrated to miss out on some of his targets but admitted he is now more than happy with the business he has done. He said: â??You have to accept there are players you like but wonâ??t get. â??That is part and parcel of things. The most important thing is you donâ??t let it bother you because you owe it to your players to give everything you have got. â??That is certainly going to be the case in the future.â? The Rangers boss is also confident the clubâ??s on-going tax problems with HMRC wonâ??t derail the quest for silverware. McCoist said: â??Quite frankly there is nothing I can do to affect it. â??The one thing I can have a massive influence on is the team and results. Iâ??d hope and think something like this, as serious as it is, would not affect results and performances on the pitch.â? http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/270356/No-fall-out-with-chairman-says-Ally-McCoist

Do you know much about him?,is he any good?

After the internationals who is fit and ready for tomorrow and who is not?.

RANGERS Football Club will face fresh embarrassment in court today after failing to settle a £35,000 bill with one of Scotlandâ??s top law firms. Counsel for Glasgow-based Levy & McRae are expected to apply for a decree in the Court of Session to award the firm all it is owed from the Ibrox club. It comes after Levy & McRae claimed Rangers had indicated they would pay the full sums being sued over yesterday, but failed to do so. No explanation was given, the firm said. Initial court proceedings had already taken place between Rangers and Levy & McRae over the unpaid legal bills which arose out of advice given on how to handle the Uefa investigation into sectarian singing at Europa League games against Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. Rangers were fined â?¬40,000 (£35,652) by Uefa in March and its fans banned from the next away European game for sectarian singing at the match in Holland. The club also received a suspended ban on its fans for a second away game, for a probationary period of three years. It is understood that if the decree is granted Rangers will be given several days to pay, after which the debt will be handed to a messenger-at-arms who is authorised to enforce civil judgments. Solicitor advocate Peter Watson, of Levy & McRae, said yesterday: â??We were advised yesterday [Wednesday] that solicitors for RFC had indicated that they would pay the full sums sued for, interest and expenses. This was to be paid by bank transfer during the course of today [Thursday] to Balfour and Manson, the solicitors representing this firm. â??Payment has not been made and no explanation for this failure has been given to those representing us. We can do no more than bring all of this before the court at the earliest opportunity, which will be tomorrow. Those representing RFC can then no doubt explain to the court what they failed to explain to those representing this firm.â? Former Rangers owner Sir David Murray has made it clear his successor, Craig Whyte, was â??fully awareâ? of an outstanding tax liability of £2.8 million before the purchase in May. A preliminary hearing in the Levy & McRae case was heard at the Court of Session a week ago as Rangers had £2.8m seized after an arrest order was issued to the clubâ??s bank over an unpaid tax bill. The order was delivered on Thursday following an application by Her Majestyâ??s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The clubâ??s bank put the money into a holding account. A Rangers spokesman said: â??Agreement has been reached on this matter and it seems extraordinary and unnecessary that any form of action is being taken at this stage.â? http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/rangers-fail-to-pay-35k-law-firm-bill-1.1122669

The international break may not have provided the Rangers squad with much respite but, as the focus shifted from light to dark blue, Ally McCoist has been given time to take stock and plan ahead. McCoist will welcome his star players back to Murray Park today as thoughts turn to Saturdayâ??s trip to Tannadice and the resumption of a title challenge that has provided a welcome break from his European disappointments. Having been eliminated from the Champions League and Europa League, by Malmo and Maribor, the pressure has grown on McCoist to deliver domestic silverware in his first season since being named as Walter Smithâ??s successor. Rangers have been over the course before, but can they last the distance this time around? GOALKEEPER The summer transfer window may have been a frenetic time for McCoist as he scoured the globe in search of reinforcements, but his mind will have been put at ease knowing that sourcing a new goalkeeper was not on his to-do list. After agreeing a new long-term contract with Allan McGregor, only a huge, multi-million pound bid could have tempted Rangers into doing business for the man who has nailed down his place as No.1 for club and country. McGregor is undoubtedly one of Rangersâ?? most sellable assets, but his departure would have seriously hampered the Gersâ?? chances of retaining their SPL crown. In Neil Alexander, McCoist has an able deputy but, in McGregor, he has one of the best in the business. DEFENCE McCoistâ??s last line of defence may be cemented, but the Ibrox boss has not had his troubles to seek when attempting to field his first-choice back four as injuries took their toll. With the departure of Madjid Bougherra finally being signed off and captain David Weir in his 41st year, defensive re-inforcements were vital in the summer for Rangers. The capture of Lee Wallace, in a £1.5million deal from Hearts, could prove a shrewd piece of business. The fee may have been considerably more than the £300k initially offered, but the left-back has shown signs of promise in his outings so far before injury struck against Maribor. On the other flank, Steven Whittaker, fresh from a summer of protracted contract talks, will maintain his grip on the right-back berth, with Kirk Broadfoot again understudy. After bringing Weir, Carlos Cuellar and Madjid Bougherra to Ibrox, Walter Smith proved himself a master at signing central defenders and McCoist will hope that his two attempts, Dorin Goain and Carlos Bocanegra, prove just as successful, with Ross Perry showing he is more than capable of stepping in when required and Kyle Bartleyâ??s promise already well known by the Ibrox crowd after last seasonâ??s loan spell. MIDFIELD In Weirâ??s injury-induced absence, Steven Davis has assumed the captainâ??s armband this season and, with his place in his natural central midfield role now seemingly assured, the Northern Irishman will feel the weight of expectation on his shoulders. So often the driving force, Davisâ??s contribution will be crucial in the quest for four-in-a-row, but McCoist has options as to who partners him. Lee McCulloch and Maurice Eduâ??s attributes have proven useful in recent years but, with Jamie Ness returning from injury and Matt McKay arriving from Brisbane Roar, their places are under threat. On the wings, Rangers have pace and trickery for the first time in several seasons. Alejandro Bedoya may still be an unknown quantity and Gregg Wylde a prodigious talent, but both have the potential to be mainstays this season. Loan deals for Kyle Hutton and John Fleck could bring out the best in them, while Juanma Ortiz, McCoistâ??s first signing as boss, can be given more time to adapt to his new surroundings and prove there is a silkier side to his industrious game. ATTACK Rangers fans would have been expecting one, if not more, striking additions during the summer but, as the clock ticked down on the final day of deals, it was more about who was staying at Ibrox â?? not who was coming in. The £9million offered for Nikica Jelavic late on deadline day would have boosted the balance sheet, but would have jeopardised their title ambitions. Kyle Lafferty has shown glimpses he could be a long-term success at Rangers but, with David Healy not considered a starter and Steven Naismith perhaps better deployed from midfield, the championsâ?? attacking options are scarce. In Jelavic, they have a quality forward, however, and one more than capable of surpassing the 19 goals he scored in an injury-hit first campaign. His impact on the title race last year was significant and, having missed out on summer targets Tomer Hemed and David Goodwillie, McCoist will require even more from his star man in the coming months. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/editor-s-picks/trophy-haul-the-true-test-of-ally-mccoist-pedigree-1.1122517

Swiss court throws out Sion case against UEFA and Celtic FC Sion's battle to be reinstated in the Europa League has taken another twist. Sion have suffered a blow in their quest to be reinstated in the Europa League after a Swiss court threw out legal action brought by the club against UEFA and Celtic on a technicality. Sion brought proceedings against the European football governing body in their district court in Valais. But the court have deemed their application “inadmissible” as the court does not have the jurisdiction to rule against UEFA, with the organisation residing in Nyon in the canton of Vaud. A statement from the Valais court reads: "As part of the dispute between FC Sion and Olympic Alpine AG against UEFA and Celtic Football Club, the civil court judge District Court II of the canton of Valais, by decision September 7, 2011, declared inadmissible the applications and provisional measures formed on September 6, 2011 by SA Olympic Alpine. "According to applicable law, the dispute does not have sufficiently close links with the canton of Valais to have a basis of jurisdiction with the local judicial authorities Valais. "The measures sought by the applicant were exclusively against UEFA, who have headquarters in Nyon." It is currently unclear whether Sion will now file a case in the canton of Vaud, where UEFA’s headquarters are situated. Sion lost their place in the Europa League last Friday, with UEFA’s Control and Disciplinary Body ordering them to forfeit their two play-off round matches with Celtic. The Scottish side were given the Swiss club’s place in Group I and are due to face Atletico Madrid on September 15. Sion though have vowed to travel to Spain for that match and have a right of appeal to UEFA over last Friday’s decision, with a deadline of 11pm on Thursday for them to submit their protest. http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/celtic/269381-swiss-court-throws-out-sion-case-against-celtic-on-technicality/

ALLAN McGREGOR last night insisted Nikica Jelavic is NOT in the huff and remains up for the title fight at Rangers. Croatian ace Nikica Jelavic has looked a shadow of himself this season and there have been question marks about his desire before and after Rangers snubbed bids for the £9m rated striker. But McGregor reckons the international hit-man is simply frustrated at not getting the breaks and will soon prove he’s the top marksman in Scotland. “I work with Jelavic every day and I don’t see anything wrong with his body language. I don’t know if anyone else has a different opinion. My view is he’s working hard, he is getting chances and he is making things happen for other people. “ insisted McGregor “He has maybe not scored quite as many goals as he did towards the back end of last season but he is getting into positions. “The ball has just not dropped quite right for him but his work-rate, and the way he goes about his business for Rangers, has not changed in my opinion. ì I work with Jelavic every day and I don’t see anything wrong with his body language. î Allan McGregor “He’s a top player and it is good we have him.” Jelavic will lead the line for Rangers on Saturday at Dundee United as the SPL season restarts after a two-week international break. Rangers kept hold of key players as vultures hovered around the club on deadline day, but big-name new arrivals have failed to materialize despite the promises of new owner Craig Whyte for up to £15 million in investment. McGregor – who penned a new deal in the summer – reckons Rangers’ dealings in the market have been good enough to set them up for a crack at four titles in a row adding : “I was in the Scotland hotel last week when the window shut and I was happy to hear Rangers had not sold anyone. “It was good news for the club that the likes of Jelavic and Steven Davis are staying.You are talking about two top quality players there – guys that were great for us last season. “I think in terms of signings it is getting harder for Rangers.You look at clubs in the Championship and they are buying players for £4m , £5m and £6 million and I don’t think that will happen up here. “Rangers have brought in a few players and they’ve done well in some of the games so far.I think the standard of the signings is good and I think they will help us in the long run.” Rangers have lost Kyle Bartley for another month as the on-loan Arsenal player contends with a groin injury. McGregor acknowledges that is a body-blow for the Ibrox club.saying : “Kyle is a good player who did well last year but he has been unlucky again.” http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/269905/Nikica-Jelavic-s-not-huffy-says-Allan-McGregor

Where are you getting this from?

CELTIC and Sion are set to meet again — at Madrid AIRPORT. SunSport can reveal the warring Euro rivals are on another continental collision course. Both clubs are pressing ahead with their Europa League plans — with both bizarrely scheduled to arrive in the Spanish capital at the same time next Wednesday. Controversial Sion chairman Christian Constantin is refusing to accept his club's fate despite being kicked out by UEFA. And a spokesman for the Swiss side last night confirmed they have booked their charter plane for Spain. Celtic, meanwhile, are now selling tickets for their Group I clashes with Atletico Madrid, Rennes and Udinese. And the Spaniards are convinced it WILL be Celtic they'll face — after omitting Sion from their newly-printed match tickets. The Hoops — who lost 3-1 to Sion in last month's qualifier — were reinstated after the Swiss club was found guilty of fielding FIVE ineligible players. But until that appeal is heard, probably early next week, confusion reigns as to who will face Atletico. A spokesman for Sion — who have forged ahead with plans to upgrade their stadium for big Euro games — said last night: "We know everything Celtic are doing. They can do what they want. "We've confirmed our flights to Madrid and have hotel accommodation booked. "We are preparing to be on the pitch in Madrid next week." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3802171/Swiss-to-fly-to-Madrid-for-Euro-tie.html#ixzz1XM6JALed

I agree,which makes me think if the interest in him was true then it's fair to expect the interest to come again in January

I understand why some guys are concerned over his injury,I am also.I just think he knows what he is doing,I don't think he would play if he couldn't give 100% as this is the way he plays.Of course if his injury is troubling him too much then he needs to rest.

I would play Naismith,he is one of our more influential players.I'm also sure he would not have played for Scotland if he couldn't play for Rangers a week after.It seems everybody is making a big deal about his injury while he isn't.

Rangers' summer signing Matt McKay has arrived in Glasgow ready to begin his career at Ibrox. The Australian international agreed a move from Brisbane Roar before the end of the summer transfer window but had to wait to join his new team-mates due to paperwork and two crucial World Cup qualifiers with the Socceroos. McKay played the full 90 minutes in World Cup qualifying wins against Thailand and Saudi Arabia before packing his bags to move to Glasgow and turning his attention to club football. Rangers' new signing Matt McKay arrives in Glasgow The midfielder said he was raring to go and looking forward to making his debut in the Scottish Premier League after wondering if he would ever get to move to Europe. "It's always in the back of your mind that you've missed that opportunity," McKay told STV. "For me it was an opportunity I couldn't knock back. I loved my time in Australia but Europe is where I have always wanted to be. "Even though it's come late, I'm raring to go and I want to do a job for Rangers." The Australian, who was greeted at Glasgow Airport by former Roar team-mate Charlie Miller, said that his fitness wasn't in question after playing for his country and a series of friendlies for his former club. He said that he was ready to face Dundee United on Saturday if Ally McCoist gave him the nod. "We've had pre-season at the Roar and I have played 10 games with them," he explained. "Obviously I've had international games, quite a few recently, and two in the last week. So I'm fit and I'm ready to go. "I've looked after myself, we've had these international games and I've come through them unscathed. If the manager needs me this weekend, I'll be ready." http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/269232-rangers-new-signing-matt-mckay-arrives-in-glasgow/