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BOLTON are ready to make a move to prise Gregg Wylde away from Rangers. SunSport understands that Trotters boss Owen Coyle will offer �£400,000 for the Scotland Under-21 star. Wylde is in the last year of his Ibrox deal and is desperate to stay on at his boyhood idols. Yet he's unhappy Gers' best offer is less than half of what fellow starlets Jamie Ness and John Fleck earn. Furious Ibrox chiefs believe former Celtic star Frank McAvennie has been touting Wylde in England. Bolton are the second club from down south to register an interest. West Brom are thought to have had a similar offer rejected last week. Championship side Leeds United are also believed to be monitoring the situation. Gers are set to warn all three clubs - and McAvennie - that Wylde is not for sale, even though they would only get a compensation payment in the summer if the 20-year-old runs his deal down. Ironically Celtic could also be entitled to a portion of that sum - after Wylde spent two years in the Hoops youth system. Wylde broke into the Gers first team at the end of last season but is still on the �£600-a-week deal he signed as an Under-19s player. He received a five-figure bonus like the rest of the squad when they won the SPL and Co-operative Cup. Both sides reached a deadlock in talks last March and Wylde was banished back to the youth changing room at the start of this season as the impasse continued. He was offered an improved figure last week as the Premier League interest grew. Yet Wylde rejected the cash on offer because it still fell short of what other players his age were on. He was warned that decision could jeopardise his future first team chances - and was axed from the squad for the friendly with Chelsea. Yet he's been brought back into the group for today's clash in Inverness after helping Scotland's Under-21s beat Norway 3-0 in midweek. Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3750146/Bolton-in-400k-bid-for-Wylde.html#ixzz1UrIAB0GV

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane is closing on a move to MLS side LA Galaxy, according to reports. Keane is unwanted by Spurs boss Harry Redknapp and said last week that he expected to tie up a move before the end of the transfer window. The Irish international played in a friendly on Wednesday night against Croatia in Dublin, but is believed to be flying to LA to sign a contract worth a reported $9 million over next two years. Keane was linked with a transfer to the MLS 18 months ago, with wife Claudine quoted as saying: "Would I like to see him play for a team like LA Galaxy? Yes, I would love that, but it changes all the time." The striker's departure would open up room for a loan move for former Arsenal frontman Emmanuel Adebayor, who has also been told that he has no future at Manchester City. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/942960/tottenham-striker-keane-heading-to-galaxy---report?cc=5739

HA!HA!,and the English polis will be singing why don't you go home?. We still need to be cautious as it appears our fans are under more scrutiny than most

The polis will be out and about again tomorrow no doubt,and for the rest of the season

From STV STV understands Roland Juhasz turned down an opportunity to forego part of his potential signing-on fee to force through a move to Rangers. The Ibrox club failed in a Ã?£2.6 million bid for the defender on Monday night after days of negotiations, with Anderlecht keen to receive Ã?£3.5 million for the player. However, it is understood Juhasz was offered the chance to have Ã?£170,000 cut from his signing-on fee at Rangers, in order for a deal to be struck between the two clubs. The Hungarian however declined that offer, missing out on the opportunity to move to the Scottish Premier League. Anderlecht told STV on Tuesday that Rangers had simply fallen short in their valuation of the 28-year-old, remarking the Scottish side couldn't “have top players for little money.” After the collapse of the deal, Juhasz’s agent Vladan Filipovic launched an attack on Anderlecht for haggling over what he described as a meagre amount, which now appears to be related to the offer put to the player to conclude the move. “We are very disappointed in the management at Anderlecht, including Herman van Holsbeeck [general manager],” said Filipovic. “I know in football anything can happen but I did not expect this. “When Roland extended his contract a year ago, Anderlecht agreed verbally they would sell him if a certain offer came in. Unfortunately this was not given in writing, but we trusted them. “Rangers have offered this amount now but Anderlecht have said no. I understand they do not want to lose Roland, it is understandable, but a year ago they promised he could leave for an appropriate offer.”

Cheers,I'm playing catch up here.

RANGERS are weighing up a move for Newcastle United striker Peter Lovenkrands. Lovenkrands spent six successful years at Ibrox earlier in his career. And the Gazette undertstands the Scottish Premier League club are interested in taking him back north of the border. Lovenkrands – who has a year left on his St James’s Park contract – knows his opportunities are likely to be limited this season. The versatile 31-year-old enjoyed a run in Alan Pardew’s side in the secnod half of last season after the sale of Andy Carroll, scoring six goals. However, with Pardew desperate to add another striker to his squad before the end of the month, Lovenkrands is likely to start the new campaign on the bench, though he is part of his plans. And Pardew would be reluctant to lose striking cover should his Ibrox counterpart Ally McCoist firm up his interest in Lovenkrands. Speaking to the Gazette while on tour with United in the US last month, Lovenkrands conceded he faces stiffer competition this season. “I just hope to get as much playing time as possible,” he said. “But there are a lot of new faces, so it’s going to be harder to get playing time.” Rangers would offer Lovenkrands – whose wife is from Glasgow – regular first-team football. Lovenkrands remains popular on the Ibrox terraces, and the former Denmark international was given a standing ovation after last season’s pre-season friendly between the two clubs. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/black-white/rangers_look_to_old_boy_lovenkrands_1_3669661

Am I correct in saying when this raised it's head that SDM agreed with CW that he would foot the bill?????

As far as I see it Rangers are not disputing the �£2.8m tax bill,it's the �£1.4m penalty fine they are disputing

Following on from what has already been posted. Craig,BD,or any other gersnet posters,is this normal practise for HMRC to go about their business publicly?,I mean even that BHEAST Philmcgobblegiver had all the info before it was in the rHags!!,which can only happen if someone from HMRC has given him this info,no?. There is something not quite right about all this,IMO. I could be wrong of course but it stinks big time.

FORMER Rangers chief executive Martin Bain is being sued by the Ibrox club over claims he drew an "excessive" amount if cash from them. Bain is taking the SPL giant to court over his departure following venture capitalist Craig Whyte's takeover. But during a preliminary hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh yesterday Rangers' lawyer Gavin MacColl said the club wanted to lodge a counterclaim. Mr MacColl said the club felt Mr Bain "breached" the terms of his duties and that "manifested itself in Mr Bain drawing excessive monies from the company". He added: "The counterclaim will be to seek recovery of these excessive monies." Mr Bain's counsel Charles Cowie said his client was "very keen" to make progress in the action. Lord Menzies allowed the counterclaim from Rangers. The case is not expected to return to court until October. Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/3746128/Martin-Bain-faces-court-bid-over-cash-grab-claim.html#ixzz1UgYRImMw

BOBBY WILLIAMSON claims Ally McCoist should have walked away from Rangers with Walter Smith. Coisty's old strike partner says Gers' record goalscorer is risking his Ibrox reputation as boss of his boyhood heroes. Williamson fears Coisty, who he also bossed at Kilmarnock, will get NO help in the transfer market from the new Rangers regime. He said: "Maybe he should have walked away when Walter did because I don't think this new chairman is going to give him any cash. "I'd hate to see his reputation go down the swannee. Fans are fickle and have short memories. "The man is a legend in my eyes and I wish him all the success, I really do. "I wish him every success, I really do, but I don't know why he's doing it. "He is a legend for Rangers and he's putting his neck right on the block at a difficult time. "There is no money to strengthen the team and has got a very difficult job on his hands. "I needed to carry on in football because I can't do anything else, but Ally has other strings to his bow. He can do TV or radio." Williamson is on the brink of a historic achievement as boss of Uganda, needing just a point against Angola next month to qualify for the African Cup of Nations for the first time in 34 years. Williamson added: "We've GOT to qualify. "The fans are so passionate about football, they love the national team and I need to work hard for these people because they have been so supportive towards me. "The Angola match is going to be massive for the entire country. "It's huge and we're all looking forward to it." Nicklas Bendtner believes Arsenal pal Kyle Bartley can help ease McCoist's problems this season. Bartley is back at Ibrox on a season-long loan and Danish striker Bendtner reckons that can pave the way for him to be a Gunners first-team star. He said: "Kyle really enjoyed his time at Rangers last season and I think that is why he has gone back there. "He must feel this is the best thing for him. "It is good for him to get experience because it is difficult to get into the Arsenal first team. It is always good to get experience and he is getting that at a top club like Rangers because they challenge for the league every year. "I am sure if Kyle does well then he could come back to Arsenal and get into the first team. It depends on the season ahead, but he is a very strong lad. "When he tackles players, he goes through them. "He also has good feet and good technique." Bendtner also revealed he almost became a Rangers player four years ago. He said: "There was talk about me signing for Rangers four years ago when Paul le Guen was manager. "I was close to going there but in the end I decided to sign for Birmingham." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3745338/Ally-should-have-said-no-to-Gers-job.html#ixzz1Ufl2fGcL

RANGERS have been plunged into an early season crisis with defender Sasa Papac being struck down by pneumonia and striker Nikica Jelavic needing a knee scan. And with Steven Whittaker and Maurice Edu struggling with toe and calf injuries respectively boss Ally McCoist is praying that his other international players return to Ibrox fit enough to travel to Inverness this weekend. Papac who missed the friendly defeat to Chelsea last Saturday with a lung problem travelled to Bosnia for a friendly with Greece which would have marked his return to the international team after a five year absence. But he was immediately ruled out of the game after seeking medical help and then being diagnosed with pneumonia. "I arrived in Sarajevo with an inflammation of everything! I feel terrible." he said last night. "I certainly won't be able to play against Greece, but I hope to be ready to play in time for our next qualifiers next month. If I am asked to play, I will." Bosnia boss Sasha Susic said: "Sasa was sent immediately for medical examination when he arrived. And he was diagnosed with pneumonia. "Despite this, he will remain with the team and has even agreed to sit on the bench with me before returning to Rangers." Jelavic meanwhile has handed Rangers another headache by revealing he is set to go for an MRI scan on his knee. The Croatian hitman picked up a knock in last weekend's meaningless friendly against Chelsea, where he netted the opener in a 3-1 defeat - the third game in a row he's scored in this season .And he was forced to pull out of Croatia's friendly in Dublin last night against the Republic of Ireland. However, he's hopeful he will be able to get back to action quickly, although he isn't taking any chances. He said: "I am hoping it is no big deal, but in agreement with the coaches, we decided it was best I missed the match in Ireland.It's very important to heal my knee ahead of our big qualifiers against Malta and Israel next month. I will get a scan which will determine the extent of the injury." Croatia manager Slaven Bilic has however hinted that Jelavic could be out for a spell adding: "I have spoken to spoke to Nikica . He won't play against Ireland because he has pain in his knee and it has got worse and deteriorated since the Chelsea match.But hopefully, he will get better and be ready for our two qualifiers next month." With Whittaker and Edu facing a fitness battle and other regulars such as Allan McGregor and Stevie Naismith playing for Scotland last night and Steve Davis and David Healy involved with Northern Ireland it's a worrying time for Rangers ahead of the always hazardous clash with Caley. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/264243/Rangers-hit-by-injury-and-illness-scares

Back page of the Daily Rhebel running with this tomorrow. I hope he has a speedy recovery

BOTH legs of Hearts' eagerly anticipated Europa League clash against Tottenham this month are to be broadcast live by ITV. Next Thursday's first leg at Tynecastle is already a sell-out, but fans will be able to watch all the action unfold on ITV4. Hearts' second leg clash with their English Premier League counterparts at White Hart Lane on 25 August will also be screened on the Freeview, satellite and cable channel. Hearts supporters face a ticket scramble for the second leg at Tottenham after the Gorgie club was given an allocation of just 1,817 for the White Hart Lane clash. Briefs go on sale on Saturday from 4:45pm and will be sold on the basis of loyalty points. Supporters with 106 or more points initially qualify to buy a ticket although they will be limited to one per fan. Tickets are priced at �£31 for adults, �£16 for Under-16s and �£18 for over-65s. Five pairs of wheelchair briefs are also available at �£31. Fans can purchase the tickets from the Tynecastle Ticket Centre, online or via hotline before the sales end at 5pm on Tuesday. Hearts fans snapped up all the tickets for next Thursday's home leg within hours of going on sale on Saturday morning. Spurs have received a 1,200 allocation for the trip to Edinburgh. The vast financial gulf between the sides ensures Tottenham go into the tie as firm favourites to reach the group stages of the competition. But Spurs face a tricky start to their domestic season with Harry Redknapp's side also having to negotiate fixtures against Everton, reigning champions Manchester United and Manchester City this month. New Hearts manager Paulo Sergio insists his team are not in the tie just to make up the numbers. Speaking recently, he said: "It's going to be great and we don't have to fear. We have to show courage." http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/ITV-to-beam-both-legs.6816603.jp

Can't get a picture uploaded here at work,but it reads SAVE BRENDAN LILLIS. ALEX KANE: Should Lillis be shown compassion? Published on Monday 8 August 2011 08:38 IN 1977 Provisional IRA member Brendan Lillis was sentenced to life imprisonment. Passing sentence, the judge said: ââ?¬Å?No doubt if you had not been caught you would have continued your bombing campaign for an indefinite period.ââ?¬Â As a member of the Provisional IRA, Lillis would have read and signed up to the terms and conditions of the IRA Green Book; conditions which embraced paragraphs about the moral and political superiority of their terror campaign, loyalty to the IRA and particularly the paragraph which said: ââ?¬Ë?It is these strong convictions which bond the army (the IRA) into one force and before any volunteer decides to join the army he must have these strong convictions. Convictions which are strong enough to give him confidence to kill someone without hesitation and without regret.ââ?¬â?¢ How much compassion should society show to an ill prisoner who was a member of an organisation whose members had the confidence to kill without hesitation and regret? How much compassion should it show to an emaciated cripple who is probably physically incapable of posing a threat to anyone? In the case of Brendan Lillis, the answers are not as clear cut as you might think, for in 1993 he was shown some compassion and clemency when he was released from prison on licence after serving only 16 years of his life sentence. Yet in October 2009 his licence was revoked after he was arrested in a field behind a house where police had just foiled a tiger kidnapping. He was charged with conspiring to kidnap, falsely imprison and rob three people in the house, two of whom were employees of the Northern Bank. Ill health since then has left him unfit to stand trial. But itââ?¬â?¢s worth bearing in mind that no-one campaigning for his release is doing so on the grounds that he is an innocent man, unlawfully and unfairly detained. I am not a vindictive man. If I were an MP I would not be voting for the return of capital punishment, even in the cases of terrorism or child killers. I accepted the early release of republican and loyalist prisoners at the time of the Good Friday Agreement because I believed that it would probably help to create a more stable and peaceful Northern Ireland. It was, of course, a calculated risk and I said so at the time. I also accepted the possibility that some of those released from prison would end up in the assembly and executive. To my mind Lillis was given the opportunity to begin a new life back in 1993. He knew the terms and conditions of his release, just as he knew the terms and conditions of the IRA Green Book when he joined it back in the early 1970s. I have no idea if he was involved in any criminal activity between his early release and his re-arrest in 2009, although it seems reasonable enough to conjecture (if he actually is guilty, of course) that he didnââ?¬â?¢t just get a phone call out of the blue asking him if he fancied going back to a life of crime and risking having his licence revoked. So, letââ?¬â?¢s go back to the earlier questions. How much compassion should be shown to someone who seems to have turned his back on the chance to reform and rehabilitate himself? How much compassion should be shown to a man who has been confined to a bed in the hospital ward at Maghaberry prison since January and who has been, so we are told, increasingly frail since he was returned to prison in October 2009? Others have posed another question: isnââ?¬â?¢t there the risk of creating another republican martyr if Lillis is allowed to die in prison? Compassion has a role to play in every area of life: it is one of the civilising aspects of our existence. But compassion has to be earned. It isnââ?¬â?¢t a right (although the ninnies of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission would probably love to make it so!). Compassion cannot be guaranteed just because someone is too physically ill to remain an active or potential threat to individuals in particular or society in general. Early release should never be an expectation for those who become ill while serving a sentence. Just look at the remarkable recovery made by the Lockerbie bomber after his release! And there are other examples, too. What about the prospect of making a martyr for republicanism? The 10 dead hunger strikers achieved absolutely nothing. They may be venerated in some republican circles, but the sight of a hobbled Sinn Fein shackled to the DUP makes a mockery of their so-called sacrifice. Anyway, for Sinn Fein and dissident republicans, martyrs tend to be two-a-penny: capable of being invented, elevated or simply hijacked as and when the occasion demands it. To be brutally honest about it, I have absolutely no doubt that some of those campaigning for early release are doing so for their own ends rather than for his. And there are probably others who hope he does die inside, hoping to exploit his death and funeral for political and propaganda purposes. David Ford has a very difficult decision to make. If the decision were mine, I would have huge reservations about a ââ?¬Ë?compassionateââ?¬â?¢ approach, not least because Lillis himself and some of the people supporting his release have displayed no compassion in their own previous activities. Similarly, releasing him because of the possibility of martyrdom sends a very dangerous message. It may well be the case that Lillis needs specialist treatment. So be it, transfer him to a hospital where he can get 24-hour supervision and attention. But that doesnââ?¬â?¢t require his ââ?¬Ë?releaseââ?¬â?¢, pardon, freedom or a get-out-of-jail-free card: if he can be made well enough for trial then let him be tried. Surely clearing his name and proving his innocence is just as important to him and his family as getting him back on his feet again? Illness and death are inescapable facts of life and in this case it seems to me that Brendan Lillisââ?¬â?¢s circumstances and present location are mostly of his own making. His illness is not linked to his offences (proved or alleged) nor his imprisonment. Personally, I cannot make a credible argument for either compassion or freedom in his case. Neither the cause of justice or mercy would be served by releasing him. http://www.newsletter.co.uk/community/columnists/alex_kane_should_lillis_be_shown_compassion_1_2942637

Boogie has always thought he is better than he actualy is,his nose would have been put out of joint with the other guys getting 5 year deals,he thinks he is/was the best player at Ibrox so he has spat the dummy out,thrown the toys out of the pram and now cut his nose off to spite his face. Although in saying that he will be hero worshiped in Qatar,which will suit his huge ego.

I will blindly say I wouldn't pay that much for him

I wasn't having a dig at you mate,they are serious questions. What contract extension was he offered?. Deffo wasn't his fault for not returning this season,according to him Rangers never contacted him until after he had agreed terms with Cardiff

Was it his fault that he left?,was it his fault he is not back now?.

I think the catalyst for the doubts from some Rangers fans is bourne from frustration. I think we will come good,don't ask me why maybe blind faith,however I do think some of the criticism of CW & Super Ally is way OTT, IMO. CW is new to this game and he is a Rangers fan the very least we can do as fans is to give him time to get his feet under the table,unless some fans would prefer Lloyds to still be running the club?,and as for Super Ally he also get my patience so early in his career as the Rangers manager,I would feel disloyal if I didn't at least give them time to turn the club around. This is the first transfer window for what seems like a decade wher we are actualy trying to sign players as opposed to worrying who we might lose. Now CW & Ally might just fail,on the other hand they might just succeed,whatever way it pans out I'll be giving them my support and patience and if they do fail then I'll be more sorry for the two of them than be bothered about being slagged by the '' I told you so '' fans.

RANGERS have made �£2.5m rated French - Tunisian defender Yohan Benalouane a priority target after losing out on Anderlecht's Roland Juhasz. Boss Ally McCoist has moved swiftly to try and shore up his back line by pinpointing the Serie A stopper who plays with Cesena as the perfect replacement for the Hungarian who is being forced to remain at his Dutch club.:tongue: Ironically, Benalouane was wanted by former Ibrox manager Walter Smith last summer when he was at St Etienne but lost out to the Italian side who offered a bigger transfer fee and personal terms. The 24 year old has however had a troubled time at Cesena playing just 15 times after storming up the tunnel at being substituted in a game against Bologna last December resulting in him being jeered by the local fans. The 6ft 1in central defender who has played for the French under 21 side was forced to apologise and fell out of favour and has now been offered to Rangers on a loan deal or outright buy basis. Rangers have made �£2.5m rated French - Tunisian defender Yohan Benalouane a priority target Benalouane has dual nationality and had been hoping to step up to the full international team refusing to accept a call up from Tunisia but FIFA ruled he could no longer represent the country of his birth leaving him in limbo. Smith described Benalouane who was also interesting Newcastle last year as "a very good young player " and now McCoist is keen to do a deal that will bring him to Ibrox at the second time of asking. Keeper Neil Alexander has meanwhile called for stability in Rangers thin blue line across the back as boss McCoist steps up his search for more bodies to fill his squad. With Madjid Bougherra leaving and Juhasz being denied a move by Anderlecht despite a �£3m offer the Ibrox side is seeking sufficient back up for the likes of " new " boys Dorin Goian, Kyle Bartley and Lee Wallace. And the stand-in goalie for number one Allan McGregor reckons a settled back four is vital for Gers Title ambitions this season. "Whether it is me or Allan playing we need a settled defence in front of us. There have been a lot of comings and goings in recent weeks and it will be a tough decision to reach "But the sooner we get the boys in and playing on a regular basis the better for everyone concerned." http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/264099/Rangers-switch-to-former-target-Yohan-Benalouane

ANDERLECHT have vowed they won't be bullied into flogging Roland Juhasz to Rangers. Gers had a fifth bid for the �£3.5million-rated Juhasz thrown out by the Belgians on Monday as they seek a replacement for Qatar-bound Madjid Bougherra. Anderlecht general manager Herman van Holsbeeck said: "Rangers made us what they said was a last offer for Juhasz but we said No. "They know what our demands are and they haven't met them. "We don't want to sell Roland, we want to keep him at our club. "For that reason we set a price we would sell him for and we'll stick to it. "There is a difference between what we want and what Rangers have offered so because of that we have no agreement. "For Rangers the difference may not be huge, but for us it is a big difference. "There is no other club involved and I don't know if Rangers will come back with a new offer." Gers boss Ally McCoist has failed to land Kenny Miller, David Goodwillie, Murray Davidson, Carlos Cuellar, Neil Dann, Craig Conway, Tomer Hemed and Wesley Verhoek in a summer of transfer woe. It remains to be seen if Gers can revive a deal for Juhasz or Verhoek - who snubbed a move to Nottingham Forest for personal reasons - before the transfer window closes. Verhoek, 24, was set to undergo a medical at the City Ground yesterday. But he stunned Forest boss Steve McClaren when he rang to say he was staying in Holland. Gers have had three bids for the winger rejected by Den Haag. Forest met the Dutch club's �£2million valuation of the player, but the deal collapsed at the 11th hour. SunSport understands Verhoek is now poised for a move to Vitesse Arnhem. Meanwhile, former Ibrox stopper Craig Moore reckons fellow Aussie Matt McKay will be a huge success at Gers. Brisbane Roar midfielder McKay is expected to sign in a �£320,000 deal this week. Moore said: "Matt will be excellent for Rangers and it will give him great experience at a level he needs to be playing at. "If he stays in Australia for the next three years he won't make the World Cup squad." Roar boss Ange Postecoglou admits he expects McKay to quit Oz. Postecoglou said: "Matt's very happy here, so it won't be an easy decision for him because Rangers are a huge club. "But it would give him the opportunity to experience something he hasn't sampled in his career. "But he's also playing fantastic football for us, he's in the national team and still has a good chance of making the next World Cup." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3743344/You-wont-bully-us-into-selling-Roland.html#ixzz1UZxspD79

KENNY MILLER has admitted he should NEVER have quit Rangers. The Scotland star joined Cardiff this summer and insists his move to Bursaspor was a mistake. Miller, 31, landed a �£50,000-a-week deal with the Turks in January but said: "In hindsight I look back and probably wish I had stayed at Rangers. It was a decision made purely on what was going to be happening the following year. "The contract offer I got at Rangers just wasn't good enough. It was unacceptable. "I felt I either had to sit it out there until the end of the season or leave in January. "By leaving I was getting a few months at a new club under my belt before my first full season, so I took that option. "But it became very hard for me and coming back to Britain or somewhere closer to home was the only option." Miller was linked with an Ibrox return before Bluebirds boss Malky Mackay swooped for him. The hitman, who will win his 56th cap when he skippers Scotland against Denmark tonight, insisted: "There was a lot of speculation and it would have been great. "But in many ways it wasn't an option as there was no contact until late on. When contact was finally made with Rangers it was impossible for me to turn my back on Cardiff. I'd given my word to Malky and I wasn't going back on that. "It would have been a slap in the face to him as we were too far down the line." Gers have missed out on EIGHT summer signing targets but Miller believes they are still the team to beat. He said: "I don't worry for them. They still have three weeks to go to get a few new faces in. "They definitely have the nucleus of a fantastic squad - or at least a fantastic team to put out." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3743386/I-blew-it-when-I-quit-Rangers.html#ixzz1UZxH6znk

Kyle Bartley's last spell at Rangers made a man of him, according to Under-18s coach Steve Bould. The 20-year-old recently signed a new contract at Arsenal but he is back in Glasgow for a season-long loan after helping the Scottish giants secure a League and Cup ââ?¬Ë?doubleââ?¬â?¢ last term. Former Gunner Bould has played an influential role in Bartley's development since he joined the Club four years ago and he noticed a marked change in the young defender when he briefly returned to London Colney this summer.
 "I have to say he looks like a man, a young man walking through the door," Bould told Arsenal.com. "Previously he looked like a young kid with potential who was growing into a manââ?¬â?¢s body. Now he carries himself like a man, when you talk him as well, and thatââ?¬â?¢s a fantastic experience heââ?¬â?¢s had. "Rangers is a big, big club to play for, thereââ?¬â?¢s a lot of pressure there. We think weââ?¬â?¢re in a fish bowl down in London but with the Glaswegian environment itââ?¬â?¢s pressure every day and he has handled it very well. The management have spoken very highly of him up there and it was a terrific experience for him last season. "I think he has always had lots of potential but now he looks like he believes it himself. He carries himself like a man, not arrogantly, but as if he believes he should be at the top level. Thatââ?¬â?¢s the biggest thing heââ?¬â?¢s gained I think.ââ?¬Â Bartley made his Arsenal first-team debut at the age of 18, completing 90 minutes in a Champions League group game at Olympiacos in December 2009. Bould knows a thing or two about defending at the highest level after winning three titles at Highbury and he believes the Manchester-born defender will soon be ready to handle the pressure of the Premier League. "I think in terms of pressure, he will soon be ready for that without a shadow of doubt," said Bould. 
 "Maybe the level of football is not quite as high as the Premier League but as far as handling the day-to-day pressure and being scrutinised, being at Rangers is very similar to playing at a club like Arsenal. It might be even more intense but heââ?¬â?¢s handled that, thatââ?¬â?¢s the major thing heââ?¬â?¢s got out of it. Now he needs to take his next opportunity when he does get a chance in the Premier League.
 "I think with hindsight, going out on loan has been great for him. He can play, heââ?¬â?¢s a big lad and I think when youââ?¬â?¢re that big people perceive you as a bit of a stopper and he isnââ?¬â?¢t just that. Kyle has got every chance of making a big career for himself." http://www.arsenal.com/news/reserves-news/bould-loan-spell-made-bartley-a-man?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+arsenal-news+%28News+Feed%29