Popular Post Leeds_Bear 8,110 Posted January 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2019 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11788/11602921/jermain-defoe-says-steven-gerrard-played-a-big-part-in-his-decision-to-join-Rangers Last Updated: 09/01/19 4:17pm Jermain Defoe says there was interest from Crystal Palace in signing him but he wanted a "different challenge" with Rangers. The experienced forward has joined the Scottish Premiership side from Bournemouth on an 18-month loan deal and will link up with former England team-mate Steven Gerrard, who took charge at Ibrox in the summer. Asked if Palace had also tried to sign him, Defoe said: "There was interest, I had to weigh it all up, and I fancied something different to be honest, I fancied a different challenge. "It is a massive football club and I am coming into an environment where everyone is confident. "The Palace one was lingering for years - I know a lot of people down there, (coach) Mark Bright, a lot of the players. It is obviously a fantastic football club, with a top manager (Roy Hodgson). "But I spoke to Stevie and decided to come here, because it is a great opportunity for me. "When he got the job, it did make me think a little bit, and so far he is a natural." Gerrard has guided Rangers to second in the Scottish Premiership, behind celtic only on goal difference, and Defoe is looking forward to playing a full part in their title bid, having featured for just 22 minutes at Bournemouth this season. With Jermain Defoe joining Rangers on an 18-month loan deal we look back at ten of his best Premier League strikes. "22 minutes? I thought it was less to be honest," said the forward. "It happens to the best players in the world - for whatever reason, you don't play. "I was always professional and it got to the stage where I probably sacrificed my own happiness for the team and the younger players, helping others." Defoe played just 22 minutes for Bournemouth this season before leaving on loan Defoe is now 36 years old but thinks he has enough left in the tank to help Rangers. "I am always sharp and I will always try my best," he said. "I am not superhuman and, as you get older, the body changes but, when you get in and around the box, nothing changes." Laudrup1984, RockwellGers, Gandalf the Blue and 9 others 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thebluedoo 2,652 Posted January 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2019 Thought this was a story about a knighthood , thought wow thats fast he not even kicked a ball in anger for us yet Laudrup1984, SteveEarle, tannerall and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I’m sure Stevie alluded to this when he said Jermain had the offer of a relegation battle or helping us win something. Leeds_Bear, Blumhoilann and Siam69 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Well we are a much bigger club jackg93 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyrshireBlue 449 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 The panel discuss how Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez could fit in at.............. Arsenal.. ffs 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 37 minutes ago, AyrshireBlue said: The panel discuss how Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez could fit in at.............. Arsenal.. ffs 😂 It's just a link to another story but doesn't show as a link when you copy and paste.........ffs 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,110 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Misteral said: It's just a link to another story but doesn't show as a link when you copy and paste.........ffs 😂 It doesn't actually when you paste onto here, but removed it for you all the same Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Leeds_Bear said: It doesn't actually when you paste onto here, but removed it for you all the same Haven't a clue what you're on about. It didn't bother me at all, as I knew what it was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOO72 4,372 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Such an honest guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave30 8,701 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Remember the days when absolutely no cunt would be even remotely impressed that a player had knocked back a no mark club like palace to play for the famous? Changed times indeed. Glad he is here regardless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Made one appearance at the Palace already, and was suitably staunchly dressed for the occasion. BouncyBluenose87 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,522 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I’d rather board with Blondey McCoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 From checking stats in play when I'm betting Palace seem to create some amount of chances aswell but struggle to score from them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracle 7,790 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Blueray 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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