Kirk Broadfoot to sign this afternoon

[gleem 14]

on bbc radio they said he is on his way to rangers :scared:

[Danny 9]

Keredine Idesane says it's unclear whether it's pre-contract but his understanding is we're gonna sign a St Mirren defender Kirk Broadfoot.

All I can say is 'u wot'.

[Frankie 505]

Young lad who has made himself a decent reputation over the last few years.

Can play anywhere across the defence so would maybe be a decent signing for next to nothing for next year's squad.

[Boab 73]

I went to see St Mirren 2 seasons ago and was was impressed with Kirk. He reminded me of a 'modern day libero'. Ie, an attacking Central defender in the mould of Franz Beckenbauer.

I think it could be a good signing, Gus seems like a good guy to learn from and aye, good from me.

Lastly, slightly surprised at Danny's comments I thought more of him than that tbh or maybe it was a go at the unclear reporting from the BBC reporter.

[Danny 9]

Lastly, slightly surprised at Danny's comments I thought more of him than that tbh

*sigh*

Ok, yet someone else having a go at me

What have I done now!

[Boab 73]

I really didn't want it to sound as if I was havin' a big at ye, honest! I just sayin I was surprised

[Danny 9]

I really didn't want it to sound as if I was havin' a big at ye, honest! I just sayin I was surprised

'Thought more of him than that'

Me = lost.

[Boab 73]

Ok, perhaps a bit harsh. Robert apologies. There's a wee exclusive!

[Danny 9]

Ok, perhaps a bit harsh. Robert apologies. There's a wee exclusive!

Still a bit lost, but apology accepted

[Ibroxblue 122]

I've seen him make a few blunders, sometimes through overconfidence. But he's still young and would probably be worth a go on a Bosman.

[Wreckedroy 33]

From what I've seen of Broadfoot, which admittedly isn't too much (couple of games live & and a few on tv), he struck me as a journeyman and no better than that. If he IS coming to us then I hope I'm wrong, but surely there are better players out there?

[Ted E Bayer 485]

I know nothing about him but:

Do the manks really have no scouts, why are they always linked with players we're linked with?? A prime example:

Football transfer rumours about Kirk Broadfoot

Rumour Date 03/Mar/2007

To Club Rangers

News Paper Daily Star

Transfer Amount 75k

St Mirren defender Kirk Broadfoot could be set for a £75,000 move to Rangers

Rumour Date 24/Feb/2007

To Club Celtic

News Paper Daily Record

Transfer Amount

St Mirren defender Kirk Broadfoot is poised for a summer switch to Celtic

Rumour Date 09/Feb/2007

To Club Rangers

News Paper The Express

Transfer Amount

http://www.footballtransferleague.co.uk/fo...=Kirk+Broadfoot

Annoying stinky bastids!! :mellow:

[docspiderman 1,254]

Shows how poor our youth development was in the past few years! Under 19's are showing promise but there is nothing in the reserves at the moment or for the past couple of years.

[californiadreamin52 339]

Daily Express said Rangers had informed St Mirren that they were inviting Kirk to signing talks next week with obviously a view to signing him, also I believe he is an x-hibby

[Thermopylae 15,287]

So as a squad player is he a 21st century version of that 20th century boy Gary Bolan?

[mac444 6]

tbh I haven't seen any of this player so can't really pass judgement on him, but if its true then I trust Walter 100%, he generally has a decent record with identifying defenders.

[Danny 9]

St Mirren manager Gus MacPherson has confirmed that Rangers have made an enquiry about defender Kirk Broadfoot.

The 22-year-old, who can play at left-back or in central defence, has been with the Buddies since 2002.

The Scotland Under-21 international will be out of contract in the summer and is therefore free to talk to other clubs about a move.

However, MacPherson told BBC Sport that he was not aware of any agreement being reached with Rangers.

[J_RFC87 761]

tbh I haven't seen any of this player so can't really pass judgement on him, but if its true then I trust Walter 100%, he generally has a decent record with identifying defenders.

[Duffy86 0]

Gus mcpherson says in his interview today that walter smith has made enquires on the avalibility of kirk Broadfoot who i understand to be out of contract in the summer. Is he good enough to be a rangers player week in and week out?

[justiston 91]

Probably notat the moment, but he's young, half decent, and versitille, basicly another Ian Murray....

[Boab 73]

He's much more skilful than Ian Murray imo

[justiston 91]

I'M much more skillfull that Murray!! :-)

[Albahighlander 0]

So, who do you think WS views as our main rivals for second place next year ?

[Briton 394]

He's much more skilful than Ian Murray imo

I bloody hope so!

I notice this: MacPherson said: 'He is just a kid, he is still learning the game'...he's 22 FFS. Is this peculiar to Scotland I wonder? OK, you're always learning the game, (same applies to anything as we all know), but kid at 22?

[BlueSuedeSambas 54,247]

I don't think he can really be considered a journeyman at the ripe old age of 22.

I think most managers consider players to still be learning at that age simply becuase most players don't reach their peak until they hit their mid twenties.

Seeing people questioning what the guy can offer us when they have seen very little of him and he hasn't even played a game yet really disapoints me. People not backing the guy from the word go will probably make him more likely to not make it as a Rangers player.

Some people can't grasp the fact that we need to build a squad who can compete in 4 competitions each year. There is no garuntee that Broadfoot will command a first team spot every week, but he is a reliable defender who can come in an do a job. Yes we already have players that can do that but at least Broadfoot knows the SPL inside out and will as a Scottish lad know what it means to be a Rangers player.

I trust Walters judgement. Broadfoot's an under 21 international so the chances are that Walter has seen him play many times when he was at the SFA. I am certainly not going to judge the boy until I have seen him play and I think more Bears should take that approach.