craig 5,199 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Robbie Neilson ? NOOOOOOOOOOO Whittaker is adequate and I would prefer to keep Broadfoot than pick up Neilson. I would take Aguiar from Hearts though. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,720 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 ICELAND giant Hermann Hreidarsson is back on Rangers’ radar for a summer swoop. SunSport can reveal Gers scouts watched the Portsmouth ace at Newcastle on Monday night. Ibrox gaffer Walter Smith is a long-time admirer of the rugged stopper, who is out of contract next month. And it’s understood Hreidarsson would snub the chance to stay in England if Gers offer a deal. Hreidarsson turns 35 in July but believes he can follow David Weir and play until he’s close to 40. The superfit star was Iceland’s top performer in two World Cup qualifying defeats to Scotland this season. And he has been a key figure for Pompey since caretaker boss Paul Hart recalled him for the relegation fight. Hreidarsson celebrated FA Cup Final glory a year ago but is ready to embrace a new challenge. He has offers on the table in England as he prepares to end his two-year stay at Fratton Park. But after spells at SIX clubs south of the border, the 6ft 3in star wants a fresh challenge. His agent Olafur Gardarsson told SunSport: “I know Hermann is one of the options Rangers have looked at. “He is out of contract in the summer and already a couple of clubs have said they want to get him on board. “I’m not sure what will happen in terms of Hermann’s future. Only time will tell. “But Hermann likes the idea of playing in Scotland and he would do a good job there. “He has played his club football in England for a long time and this would be something new. “People will talk about his age but his physical condition is fantastic. He can play for another three or four years.” The player wouldn’t cost a penny and his wage demands may not be restrictive as he approaches 35. He can play at left back or centre back and has the vast experience of 82 caps for Iceland. Meanwhile, Gers could have Sasa Papac and Lee McCulloch back for the visit of Hearts on Sunday. But they are still sweating on Pedro Mendes’ fitness. http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/article2405711.ece 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,299 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Oh Christ, no!! Not another 35-year-old. We're becoming the quick-fix band-aid eleven. It's a simple question - is Danny wilson ready to step up or isn't he? If not, then why do big clubs keep sniffing round him? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 But by replacing Weir he would lower the average age by half a year... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,720 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 I think if we can get him on a free, and his wages are reasonable then he would be a good signing as he is a fit guy, just look how well Weir has played for us and Hermann Hreidarsson is a top professional with bags of experience 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,720 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 ALEX McLEISH is planning a spying mission at Ibrox on Saturday as he considers asking Kris Boyd and Madjid Bougherra to join him in the Premiership. Record Sport understands the Birmingham City boss, who clinched a �£40million ticket into England's top flight on Sunday, hopes to attend the Judgment Day derby in person as he begins the task of drawing up his summer shopping list. And Boyd and Bougherra are the two players he will scrutinise most closely as he contemplates a possible �£10m double summer swoop on his old club. McLeish had a bid of around �£4m accepted for Boyd in January only for the prolific striker to kill the deal stone dead by refusing to accept City's personal terms - even though he stood to pocket a cash bonus of �£200,000 had promotion. Boyd has gone on to smash through the 100-goal mark for Walter Smith's side with his finishing prowess keeping Rangers just one point behind champions Celtic as the SPL season reaches another thrilling climax. But McLeish must now make up his mind whether or not it's worth trying again to land the striker at the end of the campaign, which is why he will today attempt to secure a ticket for the match from Ibrox chief executive Martin Bain. And the impressive Bougherra is also on the radar of the Birmingham boss . ASt Andrews source told Record Sport: "It's obviously well know Alex wanted Boyd in January and he remains a possible summer target. "The irony is Boyd might find it a lot harder to score goals for a club at the wrong end of the Premiership. than he would have done had he been a part of the promotion chase. "But Alex still believes Boyd is a player who might be able to do a job for the team next season. It's something he has to consider carefully which is why he plans on heading north for Saturday's match. Bougherra's name has also been brought to Alex's attention and it will be good to see him tested in an Old Firm environment. "Carlos Cuellar made the move to the Premiership. after one season at Ibrox and has done a good job at Aston Villa. "Bougherra has filled his boots very capably at Rangers this season and might be exactly the kind of player Alex needs if he's to make Birmingham resilient enough to cope with life in the Premiership." Meanwhile, Kevin Thomson last night revealed he feels honoured to be in the running to replace Barry Ferguson as Rangers captain. The 24-year-old has been tipped by many to take over Ferguson's armband from the start of next season. Thomson, who confirmed yesterday he is ahead of schedule in his comeback from career-saving knee surgery, said: "I'm pretty sure I'm speaking on behalf of the 25 first-team boys at Rangers when I say to be linked with the captain's armband is a massive honour. "I'm sure any individual at Murray Park would die to be captain of a great club like this. "But I'm in the situation I am in. Getting fit and back playing is the only thing that really bothers me at the moment. I'm obviously not dissing the captain's armband by any stretch of the imagination. But I'm sure people appreciate the situation I am in and all my focus is on getting back playing." http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2009/05/05/birmingham-chief-alex-mcleish-in-spying-trip-on-rangers-pair-boyd-bougherra-86908-21332995/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porno_piper 0 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I think the lure of the Premiership could be too much for Boyd and Boogie to turn down. Our best forward and best defender could be gone in one foul swoop... What has our club became? It Saddens me to think the a team like Birmingham have a bigger spending power than us, and, can pretty much pick and choose which members of our squad they want. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,720 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Rangers midfielder Steven Davis is interesting Sunderland. The Daily Mail says Sunderland are weighing up whether to make a �£2.5 million offer for the Northern Ireland international. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 843 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Boyd is all yours Eck But you can piss off on Bougherra 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1ndy 0 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Rangers midfielder Steven Davis is interesting Sunderland. The Daily Mail says Sunderland are weighing up whether to make a �£2.5 million offer for the Northern Ireland international. ive heard wolves are after davis aswell. if he leaves to go to either these two clubs i wont be happy because their relegation fodder n why would he swap his boyhood heroes for a relegation scrap fuffff gonna be a very long summer indeed 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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