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Published Date: 10 July 2008
By ANGUS WRIGHT
KENNY Miller has vowed to use his special relationship with the Rangers management team to help win over sceptical fans.
The former Celtic striker's signing has proved unpopular with a large section of Rangers supporters following his mixed success in previous spells at Ibrox and Parkhead.

But the 28-year-old believes he is reaching the peak of his career, and he is sure manager Walter Smith and assistant Ally McCoist can inspire him to new heights.

Miller scored seven goals in 12 appearances when the pair were in charge of Scotland, revelling in the lone striker role that Rangers used so often last season.

And Miller believes the faith Smith has shown by paying Derby £2million for his services can inspire him to hit new heights.

"They say that strikers hit their peak between 27 and 30 and I hope that will be the case for me," he said.

"I feel that the best place for me to hit my peak is here because of the management team.

"In the national team when Walter Smith came in I felt my game went to a different level.

"I got on really well with him, Ally McCoist and Tommy Burns and it rubbed off on the way I started to play.

"You always want to do well but I had that extra desire because of the faith and belief that was shown in me by these men.

"It seemed to take me to a higher platform and I am hoping to reach another level now that I am working with Walter and Ally again, along with Kenny McDowall and Ian Durrant."

Miller's spell at Celtic, which ended less than a year ago, has not endeared him to the Rangers support and some fans claim he is not good enough to lead the club's attack. But Miller has vowed to win over the doubters whatever their misgivings.

"I didn't have to think about coming back to Rangers," Miller told the Rangers News. "I immediately decided to go and then thought I would deal with the consequences after that.

"If I have people to win over then hopefully I will win them over with the way I play.

"Times have moved on and there are instances of players playing for both sides of a rivalry, but it is still an unusual situation to play for Rangers, play for Celtic and then come back to Rangers again.

"I suppose you are always going to get people against you for one reason or another.

"If they are football reasons then hopefully I can win them over because of what I do on the park and what I bring to the team.

"If there are any other reasons then hopefully these will disappear if I show I am performing every week."

Miller has joined fellow strikers Kyle Lafferty and Andrius Velicka in signing for Rangers this summer from Burnley and Viking Stavanger of Norway respectively, and Smith has now reportedly set his sights on a defender in the form of Watford player Danny Shittu.

Celtic and Sunderland have also been linked with interest in the former QPR centre-back.

The full article contains 528 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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  • Last Updated: 09 July 2008 10:28 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
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1

sonofcosmos,

glasgow 10/07/2008 00:01:55
unfortunately for kenny when he tries to hit his peak he'll miss it xxx
2

Teary Ennui,

10/07/2008 00:12:56
We'll see. He certainly did well under Smith and McCoist for Scotland.
3

Rancho Relaxo,

Melbourne 10/07/2008 00:29:01
#2 - when you say he did well, do you mean the huge amount of goals he scored or rather because he ran his backside off? No one can ever question his work rate but his main downfall is his very low scoring rate, a fundamental flaw in a striker, particularly when you consider the large fees Rangers have forked out on him over the years. He won't be a dud but he wont get you 20 goals a season either. I'd suggest that an OF striker needs to be scoring around the 20 mark to keep the fans happy.
4

McMadman,

http://scottishreferendum2008.blogspot.com 10/07/2008 00:38:33
#4

Superally'll show him somewhere else to stick his baws'n all
5

McMadman,

http://scottishreferendum2008.blogspot.com 10/07/2008 00:39:29
"Smith has now reportedly set his sights on a defender in the form of Watford player Danny Shittu"

Suppose ra tims did sign Scheidt, after all...
6

Rancho Relaxo,

Melbourne 10/07/2008 00:41:38
#4 - you've hit the nail on the head. Miller will get to watch a proven goalscorer in Boyd during training while he, proven to be far from prolific, keeps him out of the first team. I'm of the old fashioned opinion that a striker should score goals rather than just running themselves into the ground. Not that I have a problem with his workrate but anyone of us could do that with enough training. Scoring goals on the other hand is what seperates a good forward from an average one.
7

KILBOWIE,

10/07/2008 00:43:35
I wish we would all stop making the same old partisan judgements on Kenny Miller. The guy is a model professional who did a smashing job for Celtic & will probably do the same for Rangers. He has good pace & never stops grafting. He is not a natural goal-scorer, but he pulls defenders all over the place. He was well regarded by the Celtic support, who could see that he gave 100% every time he played. He will do the same for his new side.
Celtic would have been happy to keep Kenny, but an offer of close to £3m. for a player that they signed on a Bosman was an offer they would have found it hard to refuse. They had told him that he was their FIFTH choice striker, so he was going to struggle for a place in the team. That's the way things happen in football.
I would be happy to see him back at Celtic Park & I wish him well in the future.
8

glen urquhart,

ibrox whenever possible 10/07/2008 00:52:00
Fact - Walter Smith, one of Britain's finest managers, reckons Miller can do a job for Rangers. That'll do for me.

The cretinous faction at Ibrox claiming they know better than Walter can happily give up their season tickets & let more knowledgeable fans take their places. Then we'll see how they feel when Rangers win the league and Miller is one of the country's top scorers.
9

bring them on,

10/07/2008 01:04:08
I'm just glad this is not another Hearts thread.

Go on yer sel, Kenny.

10

jerrymanders,

10/07/2008 01:06:32
Miller plays very well in a 4-5-1, just look at Scotland. Wattanacio is showing his hand early. To play Boydchenko he has to go for 4-3-3 and take the gamble. Miller will be first pick.
11

bring them on,

10/07/2008 01:47:03
#14

OF

Is that a prediction, or a guarantee?
12

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 02:16:25
It's amazing isn't it. When Miller was at Celtic he was a dud. When he left he was a flop. Said who? Said the very same Gers fans who are now on here singing his praises.

Rangers fans - God love them, cos no-one else does.
13

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 02:18:45
Glen Urquhurt said: "The cretinous faction at Ibrox claiming they know better than Walter can happily give up their season tickets & let more knowledgeable fans take their places."

Won't happen Glen. Rangers would fold if they only had 10,000 season book holders.
14

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 02:25:40
Hardly a day goes by without a "Kenny Miller" story. If it's not an ex-Rangers manager (Advocaat) telling us all that Kenny will be a "smash hit" at Rangers, or an ex-player saying how Miller will be a star next season, it is one newspaper after another (The Record, Evening Times, Scotsman) talking him up in advance of the new season.

Sounds to me like Mad Mr Murray has been calling in a few favours among the Laptop Loyal in his quest to win the disgruntled fans round to the idea of the ex-Celt wearing the Rangers colours.

Sad isn't it?
15

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 02:28:56
#19 - 3 points:

1) Celtic do have season cards too, but the general terminology is season tickets or books.

2) Glen is a Gers fan. Read his comment again.

3) If a joke fails or is ignored, don't push it with your audience by forcing them to revisit the joke. It's even worse the second time and makes you look amateurish and puerile.
16

bring them on,

10/07/2008 02:47:24
#22

They need a book, as without the instructions the fans don't know how it works.
17

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 02:50:56
#22 - Dear oh dear.

How old are you?

I hate these boards during the bloody school holidays, I really do.

Forget links - I can assure you Celtic do issue magnetic strip cards to all season book/ticket/card holders.

Grow up sonny.
18

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 03:02:53
#25 - No, but it might be something to do with where I live.

You really are a childish cretin aren't you.

I can't believe there is a Gers fan on here arguing about "Rangers fans get season cards and Celtic don't".

I suppose it gets like that for you mob when Celtic triumph over you at the end of the season, ie you clutch at any sort of victory, however insignificant and pointless.

My brothers and my father are all Celtic season book holders. It comes with a card. The last time I was in Scotland, I used one of them to go to the game and there's a scanner at each turnstile.

What a d!ckhead you are mate, arguing about something like this.

I really do hope you are a schoolkid because if you are an adult, you really do have problems.

19

bring them on,

10/07/2008 03:07:10
#26

Rasky

So you admit they are books then?
20

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 03:12:42
#27 - Yes, my brother's season card came with an impressive copy of Anna Karenina.

Super stuff.
21

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 03:13:36
I suppose with thepundit it would have to be a Janet and John book.
22

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 03:14:32
BTO - What did you get - Memories of a Geisha?
23

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 03:24:15
#31 - I am finally admitting it is a book? Oh Gawd, give me strength. Can you get any worse?

As for insulting you, I thought I was being extrremely charitable under the circumstances.
24

bring them on,

10/07/2008 03:26:17
#30

Rasky

That's a decent book, if you haven't read it yet.

Ordered my copy of Damned United (review by Swordsman- aye, it's good),and a Rangers in Europe 3 disc set DVD yesterday, so I'm going to be able to upgrade the quailty of my posts even further soon with loads of facts.
25

Gracemount Jambo,

10/07/2008 03:29:58
thepundit. much as I hate to be on his side, i'd quit if I was you. Celtic do have those card things for season tickets. My workmate has one. Best drop it bfore you make yorself look even more stupid mate.
26

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 03:35:00
BTO - I have read "The Damned United". It's the best football book I have ever read. It is funny and tragic and all at once. Some man Cloughie.
27

bring them on,

10/07/2008 03:39:37
#37

Rasky

I'm looking forward to reading it. Ordered another one about the Ibrox disaster. Heard so much about what happened and what didnae happen that I thought I would see what the book has to say.

I take it by your response that you didn't also purchase the 3 DVD set?
28

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 03:50:16
My budget didn't stretch that far mate :)

I was at the Ibrox Disaster game. It was my first Old Firm game with my mates and brothers, as opposed to with my dad.

My brothers took me into the Kelvin Hall for the Carnival after the game. We ditched our colours and spent a couple of hours there. While having a snack, someone said 5 people had died. Even that was a great shock to us.

We eventually got home about 9pm. My mother had been worried but my father reassured her in the knowledge that we were at the other end. Relatives had phoned from Canada to check if we were safe and again, my dad was able to reassure them.

When we were told the full extent of the disaster, we were dumbfounded and we watched the TV news reports in silence.
29

Boston John,

USA 10/07/2008 04:18:23
Great post #8. Kenny was well regarded by the majority of Celtic fans for his efforts. He is a great team player. It is not a surprise to hear positive stories about him now he's with Rangers and will bask in their more favorable press coverage. While at Celtic Park, he was frequently pillaried by Tom English of the Scotsman in particular. KM did not deserve that and I await Mr English's future articles on KM now. Would have preferred that he was still at Celtic but now he has returned to Ibrox, I hope he does score a bundle for Rangers and Scotland - but draw blanks in all Old Firm games. Good luck to him.
30

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 06:03:23
Looks like Shaun Maloney is on his way back to Celtic, with Lee Naylor going in the opposite direction to Villa Park. Shaun spent a day at Celtic Park last week as a guest of Gordon Strachan and apparently it is just a matter of the two clubs agreeing the cash difference, and they are not too far apart. Celtic are also very close to signing a replacement for Naylor and a striker. Looks like being a busy 10 days or so in the Celtic transfer front, despite the fact that a few Gers fans on here thinking the transfer window closed last week.
31

Bemused and above it all,

10/07/2008 06:09:51
36#
"read my post"

I suspect anyone who has read your posts will only ever do so once. You really do make the most childish comments. I only wish there was a transfer system for supporters.

And one piece of advice, try to avoid the use of "lol" a bit more.

It's soooo last century. lol
32

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 06:24:13
LOL
33

Raskolnikov,

The artist formerly known as Prince Myshkin 10/07/2008 06:34:52
Apparently Shittu to Rangers is a done deal. Now THAT is a decent signing.
34

CHUCKY,

10/07/2008 08:03:22
#44 Rask, I watched Danny Shittu when he played doon here for Blackpool.
I was devestated when I read Celtic were interested, unless he has improved about 200% he will be light years behind Dailly in the pecking order, yes, THAT bad.

Rangers are trying to do what we did in Macari's era and unearth English second string players, remember the pain?
35

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 08:04:45
JR - I got this from a business contact who is "well in" at Celtic Park. He told me Maloney spent the day at the Stadium last week - Wednesday or Thursday, I can't remember - and that his return is all but certain. He also reckons Tamas is on his way too. This contact told me O'Neill was quitting a few months before it was announced and also told me Gravesen was coming, about 6 weeks before he signed.
36

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 08:06:34
Hi Chucky, my comment about Shittu was meant to be sarcastic, and reading it again, I can see why it didn't come across that way.
37

Rouleur,

On ma bike 10/07/2008 08:16:00
Well it is good to see on this forum that there are plenty of Celtic fans wishing KM well. I must admit when he signed for Celtic I was gutted. I have always liked the guy after seeing him score five past the Buddies eight years ago and frankly was a little frustrated when he was sold. I was even more perplexed when PLG in his infinite wisdom decided against getting him on a Bosman and instead hired a poor body double in Sheeeeeeebo. I think if we had signed KM then the development of the partnership between KM and Boyd could have been great.
Sadly not and Wee Gord had the hindsight to take him. Ok he doesn't score barrowloads but his industry makes up for that, basically a JCD that can play 90 mins.
Interesting to read on hear the few comments about the press and their supposed bias saying he was p1sh when he was at Porkheid but is now magic...jeez looks like your already on the paranoia pops this morning.

Now looking forward to Lafferty showing Celtic they missed out on a good thing....oh dear outbid by the bankrupt blues oh how Mr Lawwell and his blue chips must be hurting
38

Rouleur,

On ma bike 10/07/2008 08:17:23
#47 Rask...all I can say about Tamas is remember Daniel Prodan
39

Keyboard supporter,

10/07/2008 08:19:29
I think Miller is going to prove a few people wrong and hopefully make the embarassing David Edgar of RST think before he opens his gob again. He seems ultra motivated and bursting to do well for us - got a good feeling about him

As for Shittu - i seen him in the flesh last year for Watford and he's an absoleute monster - not as tall but twice as wide as even Balde.

Still need some creativity - Some are pinning hopes on Beasley but to my eyes he's too lightweight - good for penalties though (cue ususal dhims moaning about conspiracies etc - surely not after last year!)
40

CHUCKY,

10/07/2008 08:54:19
#48 Nae bother Rask.

I was an always present at Bloomfield road for a few years due to work commitments denying me the journey north to Paradise.

The bold Danny had apparently not long taken up football (seriously) when he 'graced' the Seasiders pitch.

Agricultural is an apt description of his talents. The lad who played beside him was Clark Carlisle and he WAS the real deal.
He went to QPR and had some alcohol issues which I believe he has conquered, unlike Danny who has footballing issues which he is still grappling with.
41

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CHUCKY,

10/07/2008 09:02:13
What will the reaction be to the bold Kenny if he has as slow a start to his scoring at Mordor as he did in Paradise?

£3 Million plus the sell-on add-on 500k has to be THE best bit of business for a 5th choice striker EVER.

Smith has not bought one single player that will allow him to change the 4-5-1 system.

As soon as they play with less than a 5 man midfield they leak goals to even the likes of QOS.

Smith will be mutually consented by Christmas if they flop in Europe and fail to defeat the Champions at fortress Paradise.

Nae pressure Wattie.
43

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10/07/2008 09:05:23
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44

Survivor Of Riots,

10/07/2008 09:33:09
Can Walter Nusurnames faith turn Kenny Misser into a goalscorer?

Doubt it...that Voodoo definately no worky.

I forecast a less than 15 goal season for Kenny and him to lose the ongoing fight with the ReaRangers faithful.

45

Survivor Of Riots,

10/07/2008 09:35:54
At any other club, I would be rooting for Kenny to go on and hit a ton as a GIRFUY to the fans who are on his back from the start.

I always like to see the vicTIMised come through.

However it is ReaRangers.

And it is Kenny Misser

God bless 'em!! He will work his wee bobby socks off though.
46

celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 09:56:40
# 55 clucky
leak goals!! what are you on?
this season with mcgregor between the sticks we will never leak goals
i think you'll find that the bears will have highest goals for and lowest goals against at the end of next season
dhims ought to be a wee bit apprehensive about the lack of activity at septic parks entrance
47

Teary Ennui,

10/07/2008 10:00:42
"£3 Million plus the sell-on add-on 500k has to be THE best bit of business for a 5th choice striker EVER" (#55)

Celtic didn't get £3m for him and there was no sell-on clause.
48

sonofcosmos,

glasgow 10/07/2008 10:02:36
#61..true there is only 8 weeks of the transfer window to go..gee its getting tight ...
its mostly the wee teams that have made moves in the transfer market just now..
miller...doh 4 in a row xxx
49

Survivor Of Riots,

10/07/2008 10:06:20
62 - correct, the 3m would have been the full amount had Kenny Misser not been mince and kept Derby in the EPL. It was 2.5m

The 500k is slightly inaccurate too. It was 25% of any re-sell Celtic would get.

AGain, due to his woeful inadequecies his market value dropped considerably and he was punted by Derby to the first bidder. This was ReaRangers 1.9m. Therefore, the figure Celtic get would be just below 500k.
50

CHUCKY,

10/07/2008 10:09:15
#61 So you'll be happy with more of the same from rearangers this year? The same dire drad non-football?

You've been sussed son, Celtic, Aberdeen, Motherwell, Dundee Utd and even QOS tweaked yer erchies at the season end when the Wattinachio system was sussed as a busted flush.

#62 Yes we DID get £3 Million for our 5th choice striker and yes, unbelievably we DID get 500k sell on. Brilliant eh?
51

Teary Ennui,

10/07/2008 10:10:47
#66,

It's unbelievable all right. Because it's not true. :0)
52

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10/07/2008 10:17:59
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anakin,

anywhere west of the Hootsmon 10/07/2008 10:23:18
#Rask; I am told it is Karenin. Care to elaborate on when we use the Karenina? Am 90% of the way through AK at the moment and a tour de force for sure.
54

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 10:53:00
Anakin - that confused me too. The actual title of the book is, and always has been 'Anna Karenina'. When I started reading it, I thought - why are the couple called Karenin and not Karenina?

Turns out that in Russian, Karenin is the male version of the name and Karenina is the female. The same is true for a lot of aristocratic family names in 19th century Russia. So I guess Lenin's wife would be Mrs Lenina.

I won't ruin it for you, but it has possibly the most shockingly disturbing and emotionally shattering climaxes to any novel I have ever read.
55

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10/07/2008 10:53:50
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paulmac,

surrey 10/07/2008 10:54:18
68

Is the thought of Rangers Paying Celtic for buying KM...painful?

Does denying it's true often enough act like a pain killer?

Don't worry Teary......we understand....you're a Rangers fan....you're upset....

Cue another denial from Teary!
57

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 10:55:16
#50 Rouler - Who is Daniel Prodan?
58

Swordsman,

Dublin 10/07/2008 11:00:29
Rask/Anakin..Get yer laughing gear round Sholokov's Don Trilogy (Nah,its no set in Aberdeen!)kept me awake for most of 1982...

As for Miller,I've said that as a work horse he is a great asset to any team in that he harries nonstop...As a striker,not that convincing.A usful addition to the 'gers but I'm not losing any sleep over it...

59

paulmac,

surrey 10/07/2008 11:01:58
#72...SMM

That is indeed...an obvious question...but one which will have academics pondering and researching for years to come....

The truth appears to be the first casualty of their debating approach...
60

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 11:07:53
The truth is that when Derby phoned Peter Lawwell and asked about buying Kenny Miller, he said he was not for sale. The Derby rep then said, "We'll give you 3m plus the standard sell-on rate." After picking himself up off the floor, Lawwell said, "Phone me back in five minutes."

Lawwell immediately spoke to Strachan to solicit his opinion and five minutes later, Lawwell accepted the offer and gave Derby permission to speak to the player.
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10/07/2008 11:19:53
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paulmac,

surrey 10/07/2008 11:22:44
#77....Rask

Apparently Pete still recalls that story at the old Black tie events.....which never fails to get a good hearty belly laugh amongst the guests!

63

Raskolnikov,

10/07/2008 11:32:00
#78 Hugh Hefner MBE - It's that strange Gers logic at work again. Daniel Prodan is a Romanian who cost Rangers a fortune and didn't kick a ball due to an injury he had when he signed for them after passing a medical.

Tamas is . . . er . . . Romanian, ergo the exact same must happen with him if he signs for the Tic.

You gotta feel sorry for the Gers fans sometimes though, don't you think?
64

paulmac,

surrey 10/07/2008 11:33:18
It is alleged the Rearangers medical team consists of....

A new age happy clapper...
A herbalist who deals in Pixie dust....
A Vet...
A spiritualist called madam Mincy...
and a voodoo doctor who is on a 6 month visa from Haiti!

Appearently....the club medical involves all the above holding hands round a table....and chanting to the great God Minty to give them guidance!
65

Bosco Bhoy,

----Donegal------ 10/07/2008 11:37:05
The truth of the matter is that although Kenny Miller displays an excellent professional attitude and thus always gives 110% he is way below the standard required for a team who needs a centre forward with at least a 1 in 3 conversion ratio for chances created.

KM may be around 1 in 7 and Rangers fans know this and 'persuading' themselves that uncle Wally will somehow be able to improve on this when so many other clubs have failed to is delusional.

I really fear for the higly likable Kenny Miller because he will, as he so often has done in the past, miss gilt edged chances that will cost RFC vital points and then things might turn very ugly for him with the Edgars of this world cheerleading everybody on.

Rangers mate of mine conceded the only thing that bears really think he might contribute is the inevitable goal against the tic in a derby match that will facilitate a bit of gloating, but for doing the business over a season-no chance and WE all know that dont we?
66

Swordsman,

Dublin 10/07/2008 11:46:52
BB its a stick on that KM will shunt the ba into the net at an OF game (probably aff his knee in a 3-1 reverse to the champs!)) but as you rightly say,over the course of a long hard season,a decent goal per game ratio is needed.If the much vaunted trio recently aqcuired by Wattie dont hit the ground running there could be uproar by Xmas...Long may be ever thus ;@)
BTW..Where in Donegal are you?
67

celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 11:51:40
#77 ya wee raskol
and i suppose you were present at said transfer as you have quoted verbaTIM the conversation
ye could not make it up

well actually you could
keep dreamin myshkin
68

celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 11:54:36
# 83 swordie
ye've got it wrong for once
asbo bhoy isn't from donegal
he's from notlegal
69

Bosco Bhoy,

10/07/2008 11:56:23
83 Swordsman

15 minutes north of L'kenny in a wee village called Milford.

Son and daughter in Glasgow right now doing CFC summer footie course at Rouken Glen. Son telling me on phone last night the coaching is superb,even better than you da's i asked,.

The same coaches are heading to Japan next month for a 6 week tour coaching all over the country.

Isnt it great having a truly GLOBAL fan base that just doesnt constitute Troon and Ballymena.

Hail Hail
70

Stanley,

10/07/2008 11:57:30
#79 that and the famous Martin Hayes transfer perchance? He's for sale for 100K ok here's 650K!!
Very good
71

CHUCKY,

10/07/2008 11:57:39
Look at the grief the likes of JJ on here gives JVOH for ONLY scoring 20 goals in an injury disrupted season.

He'll no be happy wi KM's 5-7 will he?
72

Bosco Bhoy,

10/07/2008 11:58:11
85

So obsessed by the mighty Celtic Football Club you have our club name in yer own.

Muppet or what eh?
73

Stanley,

10/07/2008 11:58:22
#86 forfuxake et tu BB!!??
GLOBAL!!
in the name of the wee man!
74

Swordsman,

Dublin 10/07/2008 12:01:30
Ah Milford...Was staying in Rathmullan (Check out the Brazilian/Irish fusion place,I kid you not!)for a week recently...Nice place but very few decent places to eat..on asking a local where there was any other good eateries locally ,he replied that there was a good Chinese Take away in Milford...Great!
75

celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 12:07:16
# 89 asbo bhoy
my name is a wee nod to the greatest scottish sporting headline of all time plus a belly laugh at the spelling prowess of the great unwashed

oh by the by what you doin on a rangers thread
obsessed or what?
fail fail my fhriend
76

Bosco Bhoy,

10/07/2008 12:08:49
91 Swordsman

What about Rathmullan House and the Waters Edge?

2 fine restraunts in the very town you were staying in.
77

Bosco Bhoy,

10/07/2008 12:10:27
92

How is it the teenagers say it..... yeah whatever!

Now toodle on as real men are chatting about adult stuff.
78

celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 12:13:04
the headline says miller motivated by smiths faith
but i'd have a motza on the motivation being more of the i'll show yez all kind
will be very interesting in the next month or two to see how things pan out
wasn't keen to see him back but i'd love to see him prove people wrong (me included )
79

Bosco Bhoy,

10/07/2008 12:14:14
"greatest scottish sporting headline"


Surely that was penned on the night of 25th of May 1967?
80

celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 12:17:02
# 94 asbo bhoy
yeah whatever
great kop out
"real men are chatting about adult stuff"
sounds like celtc boys club to me

each to their own
have a nice day!
81

KILBOWIE,

10/07/2008 12:20:41
Swordsman, If the Milford Inn & the Silver Tassie don't satisfy your culinary needs, you are a hard man to feed.
They were only about 10 or 15 minutes away from you when you were in Rathmullan.
82

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10/07/2008 12:20:45
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83

celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 12:21:54
# 96 asbo bhoy
wasn't that headline about fhans invading the field!!
oh sorry that would be celtc fhans and that doesn't count
they were only there for the craic
funny that
84

Swordsman,

Dublin 10/07/2008 12:25:14
Kilbowie..Along with the Waters edge they are all owned by one company thus the grum is similar...Add to the mix my Veggie diet and I am indeed,a hard man to feed..Thanks for the info though...Now back to the footie!
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Daillyman,

10/07/2008 12:25:49
83 Swordsman

RE. KM goals to senior matches ratio, I believe I read not so long ago that KM has played approx. 315 senior games scoring 94 times.

For Scotland 11 goals in 36 matches.

So we can expect KM to score approx. every 315 minutes going on his career average.

I can only hope!
86

big bucks,

10/07/2008 12:28:02
I see the bookies have made Celtic favourites to win the spl and make it four in a row,and Celtic have only signed one player.I guess the bookies are not to impressed with Walters signings .
Say hello to four in a row
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celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 12:28:45
# 102 swordie
a vegetarian alcoholic
song moment
courgettes and alcohol
88

Swordsman,

Dublin 10/07/2008 12:31:29
#105..Nice one...My excuse is that I have to get Carbohyrates from somewhere so Guinness seems a healthy lifstyle choice...
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glen urquhart,

10/07/2008 12:35:26
#104 - the bookies had rangers as unbackable favourites as well to win the spl at one point only months ago so what do bookies know.

#11 and others: go to rangers official site - the terminology used is 'season ticket'. So there!
90

celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 12:45:57
if km can do for kb what davies did for bazza it will be well worth the price
hope to hell we can sign davies asap
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CHUCKY,

10/07/2008 13:14:31
Breaking news on the Evening Times tells us that he who cannot be booked under ANY circumstances.....Bawwy Ferguson.....Is out of action for the next 3-4 months due to an ankle injury.

Not like Wattie to knacker a players health, well being, and career when his is on the line......is it?
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mybestmatesa,

10/07/2008 13:18:54
#72
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Rangers Football Club are an association football team based in Glasgow, Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. They have won 51 league titles,[2] a world record, and have won more major trophies than any football club in the world.[3]

Hows that for an alternative history?
93

celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 13:19:27
# 109 clucky
and you believe the evening tims!!!
the sky is falling the sky is falling
fail fail
94

Swordsman,

Dublin 10/07/2008 13:20:45
Another wee hitch in Davis' price if I were the Fulham Chairman...
95

Jealousy,jealousy,

10/07/2008 13:39:34
#88 Chucky

Its not his overall goal scoring record that im critical of. Its the poorness of his overall play, his lack off application and bar a few occasions his failure to do anything in big games. Now if he was a 1m pound player fair enough bu the guy is a 4m international.
If you are happy with a return of 2 CL goals and 1 against us thats up to you. Il put it in perspective. Adam has the same.
Surely THE worst player ever to pull on a Holland top.
If you sign Samaras as well you better hope wee McDonald doesnt get injured cos neither of them frighten me.
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Swordsman,

Dublin 10/07/2008 13:46:50
JJ..Worst player to pull on a Holland top?..Konterman,Blinker spring to mind first..
97

Daillyman,

10/07/2008 13:49:22
Keep reading WS looking to sign another centre half for us.

My question is why? We have Cuellar, Weir, Papac, Webster, and Daily and Leadfoot in an emergency.

With the injury to BF and the lack of midfield players being brought in, I would think the middle of the park would be our priority this off season.
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Bosco Bhoy,

10/07/2008 13:56:47
113 JJ and 115 Dailyman

If its true about the injury to Ferguson and him being out for 4 months do you not feel this could have a profound effect on RFC title aspirations?

97 Cetlic r

Shame on you with yer child abuse gag.
How tragic is that we need to share a FOOTBALL forum with trash like you
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CHUCKY,

10/07/2008 14:14:16
#111 Thats not yer glasses steaming up, it's clouds ya muppit hahaha.

Bawwy will be out until Christmas.....at least, then your new manager McCoist will herald him as a new signing who will get the side back on track to fight for 3rd place and a UEFA spot.

I think that's bad news as Wattie might for once get spawny in the transfer market, i'd rather have ferguson in the side
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CHUCKY,

10/07/2008 14:15:56
#113 JJ......You have Miller and i'll have JVOH and we're both happy, OK?
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sonofcosmos,

glasgow 10/07/2008 14:23:03
if ferguson didnt have so much power..well he got rid of plg..walter would not have been frightened of him and would have sent him for his operation on may 25th..and that would be nearly 2 months of his recuperation done..
102

celtc r atrocious,

sydney 10/07/2008 14:28:11
So one of you idiots reported the post about my boyfriend and had it removed? Homophobic as well as dhim are you?
103

celtc r atrocious,

10/07/2008 14:29:48
You keep having it removed and I'll keep having it replaced. NOBODY puts bobby in the background.
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10/07/2008 14:38:31
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105

celtc r atrocious,

10/07/2008 15:06:24


The Scotsman are now also saying Bazza is out for 3 months. They're as bad as the evening tims. Trust me, as I said earlier, it's all bull.
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rorie,

alloa 10/07/2008 15:13:28
if wee bazzie is oot fur three months,who is goannie pick the team? eftur aw, is wee bazzie no the main man,man.
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Swordsman,

Dublin 10/07/2008 15:17:14
Sky Sports report a 3 month break due to ankle problems compounded by an abcess for the f@rt...but he will return with a form of Tourettes where the involuntary shouting of Japanese Motorbike Manufacturers are a curious symptom...Or as we all know Abcess makes the f@rt go Honda!
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jerrymanders,

10/07/2008 20:48:45
#123

He's out!