Brightside 41 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Craig Beattie says he’s ‘disappointed’ not to join Rangers after signing talks with the club came to an end.The former Hearts and Celtic player had trained with Ally McCoist’s men at Ibrox along with ex-Tynecastle team-mate Ian Black.However Beattie says he won’t be making a permanent move to the Glasgow side.Speaking to the Daily Record he said: “I’m disappointed things didn’t work out.“The situation dragged on and I don’t want to go into too much detail but it’s important I clear one or two issues up.“There seems to be a perception the deal fell through because I was holding out for more money – and that could not be further from the truth.“I was prepared to drop down the divisions not to make a fast buck but because I wanted to be part of something big.“I wanted to play my part in getting Rangers back to the top of the Scottish game. I felt I could score the goals to get Rangers back up the league and was prepared to accept all the criticism that would have come my way because of my time at Celtic.“I spoke to Ally and was under the impression he really wanted me on board and that excited me.“But in the end, it became obvious he and Green were not on the same wavelength. I don’t want to say any more than that.”Hmm, sounds a bit mysterious. Bit of unnecessary shit stirring from Beattie I'd say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightside 41 Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Source was stv news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 He should have taken the first offer in stead of fannying about Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1872 43 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Green not wanting to sign ex-Cellik players? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Green not wanting to sign ex-Cellik players? Back to old traditions Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 His interview reeks of bitterness cause we wouldn't match his wage demands.Knew he wasn't signing as soon as Sandaza and Kyle signed anway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Good on you Charlie boy,we can do better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGers 425 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I think it's more like ally n green would have offered more had he not signed long face and Jeremy Kyle, but as it turned out, they signed and quite frankly we aren't that desperate from strikers anymore Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Maybe when Edu n Bedoya shift off the wage bill they'll go back in but I highly doubt it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky_ 893 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 i wouldn't have minded him, he's not rangers level at all but he would score for fun in the 3rd division given the nature of the gamei nthe lower scottish leagues, a physical and pretty fast front man like him would tear the fat baldy centre backs we'll be up against to shreds.given this transfer embargo though i think it's important we keep pulling in signings before this fucking thing starts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian 4,281 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 A bitter statement calculated to try and put a wedge between Green and Ally.Now watch as the conspiracy theorists try and make something of it.Even if it was true, there aren't many managers who will get every player they want.I'd much rather Green pulled the reins in than went on a reckless spending spree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 his comments shouldn't just be cast aside, it'd be good to clarify what they didn't agree on; wage demands? budget spent? no more in till another goes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ShadesofBlue 667 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We have plenty of options up front now with Jig, Little, McKay, Sandaza, Kyle and even Shiels. What we could really do with is another center midfielder and a winger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 his comments shouldn't just be cast aside, it'd be good to clarify what they didn't agree on; wage demands? budget spent? no more in till another goes?I think it may be his poor injury record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 his comments shouldn't just be cast aside, it'd be good to clarify what they didn't agree on; wage demands? budget spent? no more in till another goes?The rumour was that Beattie wanted the same wage as Black and if true Green rightly said no regardless of what McCoist wanted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,461 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Enjoy notts county or wherever U end up Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 his comments shouldn't just be cast aside, it'd be good to clarify what they didn't agree on; wage demands? budget spent? no more in till another goes?I for one am going to worry about his comments for he next 40 days and 40 nights...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny_01 2,007 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 from one his mates in Airdrie, i was told he was offered pay as u play deal, a contract similar to K Kyles, were he was to prove his fitness for the year, then would be offered a further 2 years. i reckonsuper made a list of strikers and the others all signed up within seconds , Green done job, leaving Beattie thinking McCoist didnt get his number 1 target! Sandaza or Beattie? the Spanish tim will do me instead of another JUMPADITE Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzalivesforever 1,985 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Someone's been munching on too many lemons. Bitter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Let him go and we go to tje next target just like Ally.Next who wants to play for the best Club in the World. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Ally had at least 3 deals on the table for strikers. Maybe, just maybe, Green thought enough's enough?Jeez. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBagalag 712 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Ally and Green aren't on the same wavelength? We are doomed I tell you. Pack your things and run for the hills!What a complete non-story, I imagine this is how things went.Ally: Can we sign BeattieGreen: Naw, he's a greedy cunt. You can have the other two you asked about.Ally: Fair enough.The End Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,894 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Awell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Force One 30 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I'm a wee bit disappointed that he didn't sign. If he'd been included in our options up front, I would have put money on him bagging the most goals in the Third Division, depending of course on whether or not he was first choice. And someone else touched on it already - we ought to pull in as many players as we can before the embargo kicks in, within financial reason. That said, it's no major loss not getting Beattie considering who we already got in for that position. I would have taken him over big KK though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glesgabear81 24 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Too injury prone for my liking, so is Kyle, I 'd like to see at least one more striker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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