Marky. 6,923 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Quote Rangers attacking midfielder Dean Shiels has told The Scottish Sun that discussions over a new contract have begun. Shiels has been on the books of Rangers since 2012 and has a contract until June 2016. The 31-year-old Northern Ireland international has revealed that talks over a new deal have started. However, Shiels has made it clear that his main priority at the moment is to help Rangers win the Scottish Championship title and gain automatic promotion to the Scottish Premiership at the end of the season. “There have been discussions but there’s no rush,” the former Hibernian attacking midfielder told The Scottish Sun. “There are a lot of games and other things happening so that can wait. “Obviously, I want to get the league won this year and right now that’s all I’m focused on personally. I’m very relaxed about things at the minute so I’ll just take it as it comes.” Rangers are at the top of the Scottish Championship table at the moment with 59 points from 23 matches. Mark Warburton’s side are eight points clear of second-placed Hibernian, who have a game in hand. The Gers will return to action on Saturday afternoon when they take on Alloa Athletic away from home at the The Indodrill Stadium in the Scottish Championship. Rangers will head into the game on the back of a goalless draw with Kilmarnock at Ibrox in Glasgow in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. Must admit, this does surprise me. I think Law and Shiels are certainly players required just now for first team action perhaps for Law and depth from Shiels, but I'd not have expected either of them to be at the club for next season, as much as I'd have given Nicky Law a contract. Out of the two, I couldn't see Shiels staying. What are your thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 think he will go but wouldn't be against him staying on a wage in line with the others who have came in Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,595 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Surprised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Would be happy for him to stay so long as it is on a greatly reduced terms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,790 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Sake Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsden bear 2,376 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Surprised tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky. 6,923 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Do find it a little strange. Especially with the number of midfielders that will be on our books come next season. Anybody have any idea what he's actually on wage wise? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,681 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Does anyone know what he actually earns,? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky. 6,923 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just now, Straight-Edge-Loyal said: Does anyone know what he actually earns,? Too much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,681 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, Marky. said: Too much! lol I don't think he will be on that much and as a low wage back up he will do just fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,321 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, Straight-Edge-Loyal said: Does anyone know what he actually earns,? I have no idea, but will pluck a figure out of thin air and anyone who doesn't like him can use it as a stick to beat him with as has done before on here. So, £20,000 a week according to the voices in my head. I like Dean and he does a good job as an impact sub. Doesn't play as well when he starts right enough. Still good player all the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerod 358 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 As a squad player with wages appropriate to this then no objection to a new contract Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,916 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Slightly disconcerting, much prefer giving his wage to someone younger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,350 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Warburton has spoken highly of him and Kenny as experienced players who train well. Might be looking at a new deal on reduced terms as he adds 'value' off the park? Still be suprised if he stays. Doesn't deliver often enough for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Like Dean but feel we need much better players for next season if we have ambitions to compete at the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,770 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Think he does still have a place in the team, albeit as an impact sub and not as a starter. The energy that he injects to our side after being brought on in 60+ minutes when the opposition is starting to get worn down is actually really good. He is a good asset to have, I'd say he warrants a 2 year deal at most but in the mean time definitely look for different midfielders because their doing a iffy job as it is. We need work there for sure, Holt is good, Halliday is alright but he's out of position there, Law is hit or miss, Shiels is an impact sub and Ball is leaving this season(I think). and due to the way we play we do need a strong midfield. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso is King 64 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Will be interesting to see if Law signs a new contract then. Perhaps Shiels is in their because otherwise we'd be light in numbers there with only Holt and Windass. We really need another creative passing CM in the summer though. Hopefully Shiels is also on reduced wages and then I wouldn't be opposed. I think he could be considering his age and the fact that him and his agent know he wouldn't go more or the same elsewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 If he has to stay a one year deal on less money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyRice1872 105 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Shiels > most other SPFL midfielders | if he was at Killie, County, etc he would be the star of their team Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp9 753 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Get rid of the dead wood. Use any money thats freed up from his wages on younger and hungrier players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky. 6,923 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 12 minutes ago, TonyRice1872 said: Shiels > most other SPFL midfielders | if he was at Killie, County, etc he would be the star of their team We don't want the star of County/Killie... We want someone too good for teams like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyRice1872 105 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Marky. said: We don't want the star of County/Killie... We want someone too good for teams like that. Shiels is a quality impact sub option that no-one else would want to be mate, if you bring in a younger, more quality no 10 they will want to start every game instead of the bench Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Deacon 55,127 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Talks may have started Hi dean - lets talk about your new deal.... you aint getting one. This is a sound bite to drum up interest for him from other clubs. nothing more IMO Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,613 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Sensible approach to see what he'd be looking for and whether MW believes that is the best "value" he can get for that money. It's discussions, he's not saying there's a contract offer there. I can imagine MH not wanting another complete overhaul this summer and maybe wanting Shiels and Law to be here another year. I'd let him go but can get why there's discussions being had to keep him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 52 minutes ago, Straight-Edge-Loyal said: Does anyone know what he actually earns,? Just make something up and go with it, that's how it works on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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