Rangers midfielder Dean Shiels says that discussions over a new deal have begun.

[Young Bob 1,360]

He is a good option to have.

[SasaPapacLoyal 348]

Would much rather resign Law than Shiels. Can't see us resigning both of them though 

[Heshootshescores 1,904]

Can't disagree with most comments on here. But his old man was quoted a few weeks back saying how Rangers have held him back and 'cost him caps'. So why not move on?

There's been occasions where he has come on and looked great, then got a start next game and has done very little. I really can't see him ever being a consistent starter,  especially when we sign '5 or 6 players'  in the summer. 

[Young Bob 1,360]

1 minute ago, Heshootshescores said:

Can't disagree with most comments on here. But his old man was quoted a few weeks back saying how Rangers have held him back and 'cost him caps'. So why not move on?

There's been occasions where he has come on and looked great, then got a start next game and has done very little. I really can't see him ever being a consistent starter,  especially when we sign '5 or 6 players'  in the summer.

From what I recall it was more McCoist than Rangers being made out to be the problem. Was Dean not one of the first to say that things were much better under Warburton?

[Bluejim55 24]

1 hour ago, Marky. said:

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?

Bang on...

[Heshootshescores 1,904]

12 minutes ago, Young Bob said:

From what I recall it was more McCoist than Rangers being made out to be the problem. Was Dean not one of the first to say that things were much better under Warburton?

You could be right.  On his day he's definitely a good player,  if MW thinks he's worth a new deal then it's good enough for me. 

[KingKirk 25,633]

only way I'd be happy is a 1year deal on less money. Maybe 1-2k pw

[Ivybank 4,580]

Dead wood,part of the old regime,which would be OK if he was a decent player,but contributes absolutely 

nothing to the team,and as a constant sub he's hardly going to look good for 15 or 20 mins

[Dazzler 2,428]

I'm surprised they are offering him a new deal. I thought he would have been a cert to go.

[Shuggy 1,308]

I presume he's on £5k to £7k per week.

 

[Bluepeter9 5,167]

2 hours ago, Drunk and disorderly. said:

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. 

He needs to be brought in line with all the other newbies!!

 

So a wage increase then .....

[TMB 14,167]

Shiels and Miller shouldn't be at the club next year.  

I also believe  guys like Shiels will be high earners.  Guys like him, Temps, Sandaza were given four year contracts with the amount earned going up each year.  Shiels and Temps are on the 4th year of their deals and are probably some of our highest earners.  They didn't come here as standouts in the SPL to earn buttons.

[TMB 14,167]

1 hour ago, Shuggy said:

I presume he's on £5k to £7k per week.

 

When he first signed.  At this point it must be upwards of 10k/wek.

[K.A.I 36,183]

I'm surprised.

But ...

If he's happy taking a reduced wage and being a bit-part player then I'm not totally against it. He's a luxury as a 7/8k per week player the moment so as I said bit-part player on reduced wages I could reluctantly accept.

He sometimes looks good against teams in these lower leagues but against half the teams in the top flight he'll be lost. That's my worry.

[Smile 26,600]

Not against this as we see now we are not going to get the investment to get in better than him, so seems sensible to offer him a deal.

[The Dude 20,026]

Resigning over thirties...Warburton out. 

[The Dude 20,026]

4 minutes ago, Smile said:

Not against this as we see now we are not going to get the investment to get in better than him, so seems sensible to offer him a deal.

We're not going to get investment to bring in better than someone that in 3/4 years has been largely a bit part player? 

There was me thinking we'd already brought in a number of players who are better than him for much less. Unless you think he's better than Holt, Halliday and Crooks.

[Big Al 55 9,248]

As others have said, doesn't seem capable of playing a good 90 minutes any more, undoubtedly most effective as a sub.

If MW thinks he is worth a new deal then I trust him to get the appropriate "value".

[Turnberry18 3,204]

Shiels is a bit under-rated, but not sure he should be kept with us. He doesn't look entirely comfortable with our style. Like Law, I think he lacks the versatility required for our team. Good players though, but it would be nice if we were aiming higher next season.

[K.A.I 36,183]

I think what's telling too (in regards to a more resonable contract for Shiels price wise) was that Warburton specifically mentioned value/budget when talking about it. That tells me he has one eye on the budget and won't be giving Shiels the reported 7/8k a week if he wants an extension.

[TMB 14,167]

Go after Kenny McLean and give him Dean's wage.  We can get another CM who is almost 10 years younger and has more ability.

[Big Al 55 9,248]

Just now, THE_MIGHTY_BEARS said:

Go after Kenny McLean and give him Dean's wage.  We can get another CM who is almost 10 years younger and has more ability.

Plus the 500k (minimum) to buy him of course.

[K.A.I 36,183]

1 minute ago, THE_MIGHTY_BEARS said:

Go after Kenny McLean and give him Dean's wage.  We can get another CM who is almost 10 years younger and has more ability.

Aberdeen would (rightly) want over a million for him. We had our chance to get him, a good Prod, cheap - likewise with James Mcarthur - 200k a piece and went down different routes.

For the money we'd have to spend on McLean - we'd get much better value spending that money in England.

[WilliamFyfe 1,438]

I'll trust Warburton on this but I'd rather see Murdoch or Thompson come on and play at 60 minutes 

[Wawrinka 88]

I don't get Warburton's love of Shiels. Think he's pish if i'm honest. Every single time he starts, he's awful.