Boab 73 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 JEROME ROTHEN has revealed that he wants to be even more popular at Ibrox than his former team-mate Dado Prso. The Rangers winger was a colleague of the Croatian's when both men went all the way to the Champions League final with Monaco in 2004. Rothen is well aware of Prso's reputation - Alex McLeish once described him as the best buy he had ever made - as a former Ibrox favourite and is desperate to emulate the feats of his friend. "I hope to be as popular as Dado here - maybe even more popular!" said Rothen. "I only wish Dado was still playing. He was a guy I always tried to emulate and someone I got on with immediately when I moved to Monaco. "He had a serious injury at the time but was always in a good mood and was never one to complain. "He's a warrior, he didn't even have any ligaments in his knees and yet he still worked so hard for the team, running everywhere on the pitch to help his team-mates. "I'm going to try to make as good an impression at Rangers as he did. "He was happy for me to sign here because he knows I have the same mentality as him." Rothen, meanwhile, is adamant that Rangers can enjoy a successful Champions League campaign this term. The club have got off to a great start having taken a point from their trip to Stuttgart. It was the Ibrox side's involvement in the tournament that persuaded Rothen to make the move to Glasgow and he is determined to make the most of the opportunity. "I had opportunities to go to Germany or England last month and as the phone call came from Rangers asking me to come to Glasgow, PSV were even in negotiations with Schalke 04. "But none of the teams who wanted to sign me were involved in the Champions League and that was important. "I'm 31 now and as the years pass you think to yourself, Will I get the opportunity to play at that level again?' This is a fantastic chance. "There is no doubt we can pass from the group section this season. Our main objective is to finish first or second in the group and when you get down to the knockout stages, home and away, who knows what might happen. "We are definitely good enough for the last 16." Publication date 22/09/09 http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/displa...be_like_him.php Maybe he was a bit stagnated, great move for both parties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costablancabear 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 JEROME ROTHEN has revealed that he wants to be even more popular at Ibrox than his former team-mate Dado Prso. The Rangers winger was a colleague of the Croatian's when both men went all the way to the Champions League final with Monaco in 2004. Rothen is well aware of Prso's reputation - Alex McLeish once described him as the best buy he had ever made - as a former Ibrox favourite and is desperate to emulate the feats of his friend. "I hope to be as popular as Dado here - maybe even more popular!" said Rothen. advertisement "I only wish Dado was still playing. He was a guy I always tried to emulate and someone I got on with immediately when I moved to Monaco. "He had a serious injury at the time but was always in a good mood and was never one to complain. "He's a warrior, he didn't even have any ligaments in his knees and yet he still worked so hard for the team, running everywhere on the pitch to help his team-mates. "I'm going to try to make as good an impression at Rangers as he did. "He was happy for me to sign here because he knows I have the same mentality as him." Rothen, meanwhile, is adamant that Rangers can enjoy a successful Champions League campaign this term. The club have got off to a great start having taken a point from their trip to Stuttgart. It was the Ibrox side's involvement in the tournament that persuaded Rothen to make the move to Glasgow and he is determined to make the most of the opportunity. "I had opportunities to go to Germany or England last month and as the phone call came from Rangers asking me to come to Glasgow, PSV were even in negotiations with Schalke 04. "But none of the teams who wanted to sign me were involved in the Champions League and that was important. "I'm 31 now and as the years pass you think to yourself, Will I get the opportunity to play at that level again?' This is a fantastic chance. "There is no doubt we can pass from the group section this season. Our main objective is to finish first or second in the group and when you get down to the knockout stages, home and away, who knows what might happen. "We are definitely good enough for the last 16." Publication date 22/09/09 http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/displa...be_like_him.php Well the lad 'talks the talk' and has shown glimses of quality - so lets hope 'walks the walks' or rather runs and crosses and becomes as popular as 'Daddy' - which is a big ask but you never know ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'd not piss about and put Lafferty in there for Boyd after the past two performances. Rothen's balls in are begging for someone to attack them. I long for an affordable Drogba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'd not piss about and put Lafferty in there for Boyd after the past two performances. Rothen's balls in are begging for someone to attack them. I long for an affordable Drogba. Lafferty and who? Its Lafferty and Boyd for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'd not piss about and put Lafferty in there for Boyd after the past two performances. Rothen's balls in are begging for someone to attack them. I long for an affordable Drogba. Lafferty and who? I'd have Lafferty and Boyd for me. Lafferty and Naismith. Naismith's on form, neither Miller or Boyd are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'm not defending Boyd's performances which have, undeniably (even by McBoyd ) been abysmal, but any striker would have struggled with the service the forwards are getting right now. Saying that, when the service is poor, Kris Boyd is as good as being a man down. Bring in Lafferty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis 1 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Rothen seems to be talented and a few more games should maybe see him settle in the team/spl and improve his fitness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemeanie6 3 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 i like rothen i think his hes got a good attitude and he'll do well for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 He's got the ability, he showed that a few years back at Monaco, the Jerome Rothen who helped Monaca get to the CL final was one of the finest, and most underrated wingers in Europe. If we can get him enjoying his football again, we will have one hell of a player on our hands! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,498 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'd not piss about and put Lafferty in there for Boyd after the past two performances. Rothen's balls in are begging for someone to attack them. I long for an affordable Drogba. Don't we all. Don't we all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 More often than not, if Rothen is in the team then I'd have Boyd in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 More often than not, if Rothen is in the team then I'd have Boyd in the team. Careful now, you'll set off the "Boyd can't score headers" crowd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costablancabear 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 More often than not, if Rothen is in the team then I'd have Boyd in the team. Careful now, you'll set off the "Boyd can't score headers" crowd. I agree Boab - No wan can say Boyd wouldn't profit from great deliveries - and Rothen is the man to provide IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancedeangers1 287 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Great to hear him speak highly and enthusiastically about his feelings with the move. I like the wee dude and so far he has certainly given his all with a great attitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Is Laffert back for the sheep.?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 After Boyd's recent performances he doesn't deserve to be in the startin line up. Rothen will be a good player for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 "I had opportunities to go to Germany or England last month and as the phone call came from Rangers asking me to come to Glasgow, PSV were even in negotiations with Schalke 04. "But none of the teams who wanted to sign me were involved in the Champions League and that was important. "I'm 31 now and as the years pass you think to yourself, Will I get the opportunity to play at that level again?' This is a fantastic chance. "There is no doubt we can pass from the group section this season. Our main objective is to finish first or second in the group and when you get down to the knockout stages, home and away, who knows what might happen. "We are definitely good enough for the last 16." Publication date 22/09/09 http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/displa...be_like_him.php Maybe he was a bit stagnated, great move for both parties. Who the fuck is sub-editing for the Evening Times these days. Fuckin hopeless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 If he can be as half as popular as Dado Prso I will be happy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper1989 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Rothen is a different level than almost all of the current squad. You can see it by the way he holds the ball, very cool and pure quality in his crosses. Great addition for us -- and good for him too! EDIT: Big KYLE has to take Boyd's place. Boydy is good for the QOS match.. his level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'd not piss about and put Lafferty in there for Boyd after the past two performances. Rothen's balls in are begging for someone to attack them. I long for an affordable Drogba. Lafferty and who? I'd have Lafferty and Boyd for me. Lafferty and Naismith. Naismith's on form, neither Miller or Boyd are. I agree. Maybe some of the lads out there are in some wee comfort zone with no players coming in (bar Rothen) during the Summer. Some of them need a rocket up their arse. Naismith has played really well lately. Maybe not as much Against Killie. And Lafferty looked good before he got injured as usual. So i would go with them upfront. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidorfc 6,685 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'd not piss about and put Lafferty in there for Boyd after the past two performances. Rothen's balls in are begging for someone to attack them. I long for an affordable Drogba. I think we all do mate drogba against spurs was sensational. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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