ian1964 10,475 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 By Andrew Dickson MADJID BOUGHERRA is in no rush to leave Rangers after seeing his move to the Premiership from Sheffield Wednesday go sour two years ago. The Light Blues defender joined Charlton from the Owls during the January transfer window in 2007. But after an enjoyable spell at Hillsborough, the Algerian's time in London was disappointing as the Addicks were relegated just four months after he went there. Bougherra was recently linked with moves to Newcastle and Marseille but appreciates things don't always improve when you go to play in more prominent leagues. The 26-year-old has become a huge favourite amongst Gers fans thanks to a series of commanding performances alongside David Weir in defence. And after seeing shades of his happy time in the Steel City over the last few months in Glasgow, he is adamant he wants to remain at Ibrox rather than go elsewhere. Bougherra told Rangers News: "When I look back at it now, I think I've made some clever changes of club over the years as I've made gradual progress. I moved up from Gueugnon - a very small team - to Crewe then went from there to Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton. "Now I am at Rangers so if I was to move on again, it would have to be to a massive side because I'm already at one just now. "What I don't want to do is the same thing as I did when I was at Wednesday. I really liked it there and because the city was in the north, the people were all very friendly. "It was just like Scotland in that respect but I left after six months because I got the chance to play in the Premiership for the first time with Charlton. "I had gone to England from Gueugnon and when you see the Premiership on TV back in France, you want to go there quickly. "I was still young when I was in Sheffield and having just turned 24, I made the wrong choice to move from there. I went too soon. "Had I finished the season with Wednesday, I would have had more experience at that level and enjoyed myself more as I was very comfortable in the city there. "I'm not saying I didn't enjoy it at Charlton because I did but we went down and it wasn't such a happy time after that. "Here at Rangers, I am really settled. The fans are fantastic and the staff are the same - they have made me feel so welcome and it is better to stay here. "I have learned from my experience with Wednesday and now I know I should have stayed there longer. "By the same token, I want to stay here longer because I'm happy at Ibrox and there is no need for me to go. "I might get more money at another club or play at a higher l 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 What is the rest of the interview saying Ian ? Looks like you cut it off. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) Link to the full article..... "I might get more money at another club or play at a higher level but this is a big club and I'm very settled and content in Glasgow. Everything is perfect." Thats the missing part though. You can delete this post and yours and just add this onto Ians original one Edited February 25, 2009 by Jon 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Great news as he has been a revelation this season. Just hope it's not a case of too good an offer coming in for him as he must be attracting interest. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Recent history tells us that actions always speak louder than words in these scenarios. We wait and see. Not a dig, just a realistic appraisal of the situation. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Cole 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Nice words but, no offence Boughy, we have heard all this before... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,475 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 What is the rest of the interview saying Ian ? Looks like you cut it off. OOPS!!,Apologies 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisabeer 409 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Carlos Cuellar comes to mind.... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineflyer 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Yadda yadda blah blah blah. Wait and see my friends. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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