Frankie 8,199 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/2942662/Gers-want-Jim-he-wants-Scotland.html RANGERS are tracking former Celtic winger Jim O'Brien. And the Motherwell star is also in line for a Scotland call after turning his back on the Republic of Ireland. SunSport understands Gers have been extremely impressed by the 22-year-old's progress since he left Parkhead, where he worked with Gers coach Kenny McDowall, two years ago. Ibrox boss Walter Smith and No2 Ally McCoist are also big admirers of the former Irish Under-21 star, who is out of contract in the summer. It's understood his name has been discussed by the Gers management as they plot a likely title defence. O'Brien could arrive at Ibrox on a Bosman free and wouldn't demand huge wages. But Rangers are delaying an official approach until they discover whether or not the club is sold. O'Brien is on the radar with USA winger DaMarcus Beasley likely to leave when his deal ends this summer. Nacho Novo has also to pen a new contract. Meanwhile, O'Brien has said he will commit his international future to Scotland as he is keen to work again with boss Craig Levein after a loan spell under him at Dundee United. O'Brien told SunSport: "It's something I looked into and had a long think about. "I have decided to make myself available for selection for Scotland in future. "A chance came up to play for Ireland and I wanted to do that for my grandfather. "But your situation changes and with Craig getting the job I wanted to work with him again. "I grew up watching Craig Brown take Scotland to the World Cup Finals and if the chance comes along to win Scotland caps it would be great." Not fishing... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanovitch 0 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Zander Diamonds cousin A bosman also. I wonder how these names crop up when Walter has said he doesn't know his budget therefore how can he know who he wants. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,199 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Which SPL young player will be next for the papers to cross off their list? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,199 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Also rumoured elsewhere we're monitoring attacking midfielder Michael Tidser of Morton - former Celtic under 19 captain... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanovitch 0 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Can't say I've heard of Tidser. That must be quite a list of targets already considering we haven't bought a player for almost two years. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,199 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Had heard of Tidser as he was one of a whole team released by Celtic last year - he has a good reputation. Seems Kenny McDowall is our new head scout... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanovitch 0 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 If McDowall is our head scout then what does Sandy Jardine do these days 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,366 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Tidser is apparently more of a propect than someone who will be automatically in the first team squad each week. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin3084 0 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Really don't see Jim o'brien and this tidser character strengthing our squad and kicking on in champs league! Really worried if this is the calibre of player we are now looking to sign! I am not being naive i know we don't have the money to sign the players we did in days gone by but i think we should be aiming higher than these two! We could do a lot worse than delve into the championship and the higher end of league 1 for some good players, although i would say the higher end of championship clubs wages are probs higher than ours! Looking at some of Portsmouth players would be a good idea as well as they are in dire straits and are in real desperate need for money so could pick up a bargain or 2! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metlika 0 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Not a fan of O Brien, bit of a diver. Thats all I can say about him . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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