GazelleDZ 0 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 OUF! That's an expression of exascerbation all Algerians use, and it certainly fits the legions of rumours floating around about Madjid Bougherra. And this latest post is just another. It is amazing to see how many people just love to gossip-especially when the one they gossip about is miles away in Spain hoping to get fit to play in the match between Algeria's Fennecs-for which Boughi is THE Defence-and Morocco's Atlas Lions on June 4th. (If you'll recall, Boughi got a nasty challenge from a Killie on the way to the Rangers' third in a row Championship Cup, one that has him still in pain.)Facts trump rumours any day....and the facts are that Boughi has another year on his Rangers'contract, the Rangers want to keep him, and Boughi himself has made it clear that he will honor the contract, but is open to discussions about new challenges. (Everyone likes new challenges, so why should Boughi be any different?)My suggestion to some of you is to ignore rumours and not to stir up hornet's nests. Boughi's challenges could well lie in the Champions League matches, ensuring the Rangers can retain the SPL Championship for a fourth time, and help our Fennecs to get to the 2012 African National Cup, not to mention his mewest duties with the UN as Ambassador for UNICEF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 If we push them to something in the £4 Million region, we could easily replace him with someone just as good, and look to spend the change elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,285 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 There's no chance of him signing a new contract. He's already said that he'll stay for another year if he can't get a move, but he won't sign a new contractI'd accept anything over £4 million but unless we got a £4 million bid, i'd keep here for the final yearReally? And throw 3ish million down the drain? Crazy! Also, bear in mind that we'd be losing him for a chunk of next season to the African Cup of Nations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Really? And throw 3ish million down the drain? Crazy! Also, bear in mind that we'd be losing him for a chunk of next season to the African Cup of Nations.Good point can also pick up more injuries, which suddenly become better when international duty strikes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogbg 20 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 When thinking of a minimum acceptable price, I guess it makes sense to think about it in terms of how much we would be willing to pay to sign Bougherra for a year. If we reject any bid, then that is us losing out on that money whilst having Bougherra for a year, so it's the same thing as paying that money to buy him for a year. I would never pay £4m to sign Bougherra for a year so the idea of keeping him unless we receive £4m is a bit daft. If what we get is more around £1m then I'd think of keeping him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,436 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 We rejected a bid of that from them in 2010, I wonder if the French mob have just taken it from there and made a new story Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoniram 1,919 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I think the exact oppositeUnderrated by people because they think he isn't committed enoughI totally agree. When a player makes noises about leaving then his performances and committment are immediately analysed and criticised.This stat may not be 100% accurate but Davie Weir played 51 games in all competitions for Rangers this season. Bougherra played in 47 of them compared with 22 the previous season.One of the best defenders in British Football but like a lot of Rangers players this season perhaps didn't hit the heights of previous seasons performances....but was still good enough for us to win the League.Yes we may well get better than him if he chooses to go but i would have no complaints if he signed a 2 year extension as we know what we are getting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I don't know how true this is but if there was no takeover and someone bid £3.5m for Bougherra then he would already be off.Although a bid of £4m and I would be happy with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Isn't our manager on holiday or is he mixing business with pleasure while braving the rapids? No bid. No rejection. No story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesaidnototheprovos 75 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sold!!! He is one of our best players I know but the guy doesnt want to be here and has made it perfectly clear!! In 6 months he will be worth 0.5m so sell him now!With the 3.5 buy BARTLEY instead of loaning him!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab_Rangers 38 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'd sell for £3.5 Million. Thats a fair price for someone in the last year of their contract. We won't get much more than that I wouldn't think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'd sell for £3.5 Million. Thats a fair price for someone in the last year of their contract. We won't get much more than that I wouldn't think.You never take the first offer its a water tester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I totally agree. When a player makes noises about leaving then his performances and committment are immediately analysed and criticised.This stat may not be 100% accurate but Davie Weir played 51 games in all competitions for Rangers this season. Bougherra played in 47 of them compared with 22 the previous season.One of the best defenders in British Football but like a lot of Rangers players this season perhaps didn't hit the heights of previous seasons performances....but was still good enough for us to win the League.Yes we may well get better than him if he chooses to go but i would have no complaints if he signed a 2 year extension as we know what we are getting.Agreed.Just ask Wayne Rooney how good Bougherra is, given the evidence of their last three encounters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,607 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 well we now must be in pole position to sign cuellar as bougherras replacement perhapsSSN report cuellar is out for 3 months after having knee surgery, that immediately interests rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballingrybear 2 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 my thoughts double it and sell him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a new star 9 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 4-5 MILLION id sell at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillwallLoyal 284 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 £5m to Arsenal with Bartley coming to us for £1m apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillwallLoyal 284 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Repost Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 £5m to Arsenal with Bartley coming to us for £1m apparently.So, is that Bartley plus £4m for Bougherra then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillwallLoyal 284 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 So, is that Bartley plus £4m for Bougherra then? Thats what i was told. Would take that at a glance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thats what i was til, would take that at a glance.Cant see it. Im sure we would all take that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillwallLoyal 284 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Not saying its a done deal or anything, and to be honest was a bit wary posting it. Was told on Sunday by a gooner who claims to be 'in the know' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,285 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Bite Wenger's hand off!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,436 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 He's never going to Arsenal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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