Stu1993 101 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 RANGERS have today signed James Beattie on a two-year contract, with an option for a third, from Stoke City for an undisclosed fee.And the striker will go straight in to Walter Smith's squad for tomorrow's SPL opener against Kilmarnock at Ibrox.Beattie, who has five caps for England, was given a VIP tour of the stadium and Murray Park yesterday and met his new New signing James Beattie teammates this morning before putting pen-to-paper.His decision to move north of the border will be a huge boost for Smith who admitted that he had to bolster his attack with experienced players following the departure of Kris Boyd to Middlesbrough.At 32 Beattie has enjoyed a lengthy career playing in the English Premiership and Championship and will no doubt prove to be a quality addition to a Rangers squad hungry for more success in 2010/11.After starting his career as a trainee at Blackburn Rovers, and making his debut at 18 alongside Chris Sutton against Arsenal, a £1million move to Southampton followed in July 1998.During his six-and-a-half years at The Saints he helped the club reach the FA Cup final in 2002/03 but a 1-0 defeat to The Gunners took the shine off a campaign in which the striker scored 23 goals, a tally which made him the third highest scorer in the Premiership.Five years ago Everton smashed their transfer record when David Moyes shelled out £6million for the player before Sheffield United spent £4.5m in another club record deal in August '07.Eighteen months in the English Championship followed and after bagging 33 goals in the country's second tier he returned to the top flight to Stoke for £3.5million where he scored nine goals.More to follow...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Papa Sasac 164 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Cookie for the first person to have him as avatar/sig! Go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Me then was going to go for a sig but too busy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Throw him straight in with Miller up top! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Deserved winner. Congratulations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanRain 2,845 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Can't wait for tomorrows game now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 he doesnt look as cool as Albertz in the new top but Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flecky1 4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 nice looking boy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henders82 544 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 He looks fit - I wonder how much of a pre-season he has had Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 We should build up a team of cool players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muz333 361 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Looking forward to seeing him in action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 He looks fit - I wonder how much of a pre-season he has hadsaid that in the other thread, he looked like he lost a bit of weight form last season in yeserdays pics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGers93 388 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 From the Rangers websiteBeattie Joins Gers! RANGERS have today signed James Beattie on a two-year contract, with an option for a third, from Stoke City for an undisclosed fee.And the striker, who has been given the no. 19 jersey, will go straight in to Walter Smith's squad for tomorrow's SPL opener against Kilmarnock at Ibrox. Beattie, who has five caps for England, was given a VIP tour of the stadium and MurrayPark yesterday and met his new New signing James Beattie teammates this morning before putting pen-to-paper.His decision to move north of the border will be a huge boost for Smith who admitted that he had to bolster his attack with experienced players following the departure of Kris Boyd to Middlesbrough.At 32 Beattie has enjoyed a lengthy career playing in the English Premiership and Championship and will no doubt prove to be a quality addition to a Rangers squad hungry for more success in 2010/11.After starting his career as a trainee at Blackburn Rovers, and making his debut at 18 alongside Chris Sutton against Arsenal, a £1million move to Southampton followed in July 1998.During his six-and-a-half years at The Saints he helped the club reach the FA Cup final in 2002/03 but a 1-0 defeat to The Gunners took the shine off a campaign in which the striker scored 23 goals, a tally which made him the third highest scorer in the Premiership.Five years ago Everton smashed their transfer record when David Moyes shelled out £6million for the player before Sheffield United spent £4.5m in another club record deal in August '07.Eighteen months in the English Championship followed and after bagging 33 goals in the country's second tier he returned to the top flight to Stoke for £3.5million where he scored nine goals.More to follow...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 666 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 reckon he will get a hat trick tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboyblue 61 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thank fuck, he'll score for fun up here, to the vermin "WATP" bringin back the thunder my arse lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flecky1 4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 doubt he will start tmrw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieranger 52 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 He looks fit - I wonder how much of a pre-season he has hadI was reading the other day that he has had a really good pre-season under his belt and was ready to go, this was around the time first hints of us being linked with him, he basically said he was looking forward to the new EPL season and contributing better than last year after his fallout with Pulis. All in all he's ready to go so all the better for us, i personally think he will be a big success for us and glad he has signed, i do believe a few more will follow. Welcome to ibrox big fella, all the best for the future, he will score a good few for us!!as for you dirty lurking mhanky tims on here GIRFUYWE WELCOME THE CHASEWATPAR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGers93 388 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thank fuck, he'll score for fun up here, to the vermin "WATP" bringin back the thunder my arse lolWait for the Lennon "Panic Buy" now splashing out for a shite player their defence will be ripped apart with Beattie and Miller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithysmudger 6 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Good on you Stu a bit of good news at last Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Your user name title thing is out of place now Stu... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo 708 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Welcome to the world's most successful club James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncingBear 23 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Excellent news, no idea how chuffed a new signing makes ye! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Yeah i know mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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