Gazza_8 233 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 THOMAS BUFFEL has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The Belgian will shortly undergo surgery to cure a knee injury and will now play no further part in this campaign. He last played in the 1-0 win at Dunfermline on January 21. His enforced absence is another blow to manager Walter Smith who is currently also without Dado Prso, Steven Smith and Andy Webster through injury. Buffel joined Rangers from Feyenoord in January 2005 and has made a total of 81 appearances, scoring 16 goals. http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/p...978793,00.html 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,114 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 As much as I canb't be bothered with Buffel that is bad news for a number of reasons... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmidd 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Starting to look really short up front now. It will be harder to get him shifted in the summer now, coming back after a long lay off like that 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koeman 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I really do hope that not bringing in another forward (eg Gow) doesn't come back to haunt us. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whosthedado 1,479 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I don't think we'll miss him that much. He hasn't been playing much lately and when he has come on hasn't looked interested to me 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 As much as I canb't be bothered with Buffel that is bad news for a number of reasons... I see what you are saying Frankie. Did this impact on his transfer in any way? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascender 352 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 That's a bit of a bummer to be honest. Not so much on the park, but its not going to help him find a new club and will mean we're paying a lot of money for no return. Which is pretty much what we've been doing since he signed come to think of it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1873 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I don't think we'll miss him that much. He hasn't been playing much lately and when he has come on hasn't looked interested to me agreed. dont think we'll miss him tbh 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderslieblue 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I must be one of the very few Bears who recognises the talent that is Buffel. Several years ago I said the same thing about Arteta. No these guys faults they are playing with a totally toothless midfield. He'd be handy in Europe at the very least. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I think we'll see the best of him now But seriously i like Buffel and he has quality but blows hot and cold. He cant play on the wide positions where he has been deployed at times. Its a loss and i was kinda happy he stayed and i still think he is the sort of player who can turn a game for us. He has always been better in europe aswell. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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