Rangers Football Club 0 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 SOCCEROO in line for Gers debut against United at Tannadice More... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) From the BBC. Matt McKay has received a UK visa to play for Rangers, but the Australia midfielder will not be available to make his debut until 10 September. The 28-year-old will not arrive in Britain until 7 September, three days before the Scottish champions travel to Tannadice to take on Dundee United. "I'm staying back in Australia to play in our World Cup games," he explained. "It's a long way to go to Scotland in time for the game at the weekend and it makes more sense to stay here now." Australia face Thailand then travel to Saudi Arabia, from where McKay will head for his new home following his protracted transfer from Brisbane Roar. The left-sided midfielder feels frustrated at the delay to his arrival at Ibrox. "I just got my visa today and I'm really excited," he told Rangers' website. Continue reading the main story I'll be ready for the Dundee United match. I'm used to the travelling and quick turnarounds after internationals in Europe Matt McKay Rangers midfielder "It took a bit longer than I expected, but it's great to get it all sorted now. "It's a difficult process to get through, but I'm glad it's all done now. "I have been fast-tracked through and I can't wait to get started now. "It's not the best as you are waiting around when you know you could be over in Scotland playing games." However, McKay is confident that he will be ready if called upon to make his debut on Tayside. "I'll be ready for the Dundee United match," he said. "I'm used to the travelling and quick turnarounds after internationals in Europe, so I'm prepared and all set to go. "I just want to play now. Our longest wait was for my work permit, but once that came, I was delighted and, now the visa is through too, I can concentrate on playing for Rangers." Looking forward to seeing this guy in action. We've waited this long so to wait another couple of weeks (one of those weeks is an international week) won't be so hard. Edited August 25, 2011 by Gazza_8 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dutchy Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Well at least he'll have been playing in competitive matches before hitting Ibrox, the travelling may make him 'stiff', but he's got a day or two to recover and meet his new team mates. The future is finally looking up. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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