pete 2,499 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 RANGERS are poised to make a shock bid for former Hearts striker Andrius Velicka. Record Sport can reveal the Ibrox club will table a s1million offer for the Lithuanian who joined Viking Stavanger in Norway from the Tynecastle club in February. Manager Walter Smith expects to get his man and is also confident the transfer of Kenny Miller will be completed this weekend. Velicka scored 14 goals in 26 games for Hearts last season, including one against Rangers at Ibrox. Smith hopes to land the 27-year-old hitman for around s1m, the same figure that took him to Norway where he scored three times in six appearances after his move. Smith expects Miller's controversial s1.75m switch from Derby County to be sealed before Monday. The Scotland striker will sign a three-year deal to become the first footballer in modern history to play for Rangers twice and also for Celtic. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,146 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Interesting link but he couldn't sign for us until November at the earliest.... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Interesting link but he couldn't sign for us until November at the earliest.... Why is that Frankie? If true no one seems to have latched on to it. Meanwhile, Andrius Velicka last night refused to be drawn on his proposed move to Rangers. Record Sport revealed on Saturday that the 29-year-old Lithuanian international is set to move back to Scottish football, four months after he quit Hearts. Rangers are ready to tempt Viking Stavanger with a �£1million bid this week. When quizzed about the Ibrox interest Velicka stayed silent but Stavanger general manager Egil Ostenstad said: "No offer has been received yet but there isn't a player in Norway who isn't for sale." 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Pete, there was no need for the first post - you put everything in the title of the thread But I couldnt much about the player, ive never seen him play or that i can remember. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 90minsofmadness Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 That will really take us forward 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,146 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Pete: He only made his debut for Stavanger in April so the 6 month rule (ala Cousin) would be enforced. Lazy journalism. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juffery 0 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 This was mentioned in the transfer rumour thread. i think it would be a god signing, style-wise he reminds me of Alan Shearer, obviously not quite as good. Strong, good finisher think he would do us a turn. But I wasn't sure about the 3 clubs in a year rule, whether that was a calender year or if it was in a season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyk 158 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2327827.0.0.php 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlock 0 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 RANGERS are poised to make a shock bid for former Hearts striker Andrius Velicka. Record Sport can reveal the Ibrox club will table a s1million offer for the Lithuanian who joined Viking Stavanger in Norway from the Tynecastle club in February. Manager Walter Smith expects to get his man and is also confident the transfer of Kenny Miller will be completed this weekend. Velicka scored 14 goals in 26 games for Hearts last season, including one against Rangers at Ibrox. Smith hopes to land the 27-year-old hitman for around s1m, the same figure that took him to Norway where he scored three times in six appearances after his move. Smith expects Miller's controversial s1.75m switch from Derby County to be sealed before Monday. The Scotland striker will sign a three-year deal to become the first footballer in modern history to play for Rangers twice and also for Celtic. He has been very good for Hearts, surprised they sold him to be honest. Do we need another striker though ?? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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