TheMotor 2,208 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Article in the Danish tabloid Ekstra Bladet this morning. Says it is a translation from an interview in the Herald but I can't find it on the Herald website. Apologies if the original has been on already:Brian Laudrup revealed that he said no to joining Barcelona while he was at Glasgow Rangers, and Rangers coach Walter Smith was stunned when he refused Johan Cruyff's offer. Laudrup also admits that his move to Chelsea was a mistake. - I could have signed a contract with Barcelona after five months at Rangers, said Brian Laudrup to the British newspaper The Herald. - I told Walter that I wouldn't go. He looked at me and said, "Brian, you've said no to Barcelona." - I said I'd rather play against Falkirk. My years at Rangers were the best in my career. Finally, I had a coach who told me I should play freely. Compared to Milan, where Capello dictated that I should be on the right side and just run back and forth in straight lines. - Capello was tough and very difficult to come to grips with, while you would walk onto the pitch for Rangers and feel that you owed Walter a good result. One reason that Brian said no to Barcelona, were the experiences older brother Michael had at the club. Michael Laudrup was a part of the squad that won the Champions League in 1992 and four Spanish championships in a row. Michael was at odds with Cruyff and two years later was sitting in the stands when Barcelona met Brian Laudrup's Milan in the Champions League final in 1994. Brian Laudrup did not fancy having another demanding coach after Capello at Milan, so he stayed at Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine! 15 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 A good find. Laudo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 the interview was on here last friday or saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudrupno1 3,932 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 read it in the record last wk Laudrup :praise: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coplandbear11 1,087 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 My hero Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 He said no thanks you diving wanks, Walking in a Laudrup wonderland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibroxgers25 18 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 laudrup 1 of the best ever to wear the blue strip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggaman88 10 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I told Walter that I wouldn't go. He looked at me and said, "Brian, you've said no to Barcelona."- I said I'd rather play against Falkirk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,287 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I never knew this. And so, he goes up yet another notch.............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Laudrup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 To be able to watch him and Gascoigne in the same team in my lifetime is something I'll never forget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Imagine him in this Barcelona side.Laudrup---Messi---Villa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Luther 53 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 He also wanted to leave in the last season at Ibrox.But sir David Murray said no. what was it that you said David something like "I dont care if a team offer 20 mill for him he aint going anywhere"Ah those where the days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibroxgers25 18 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 To be able to watch him and Gascoigne in the same team in my lifetime is something I'll never forget.think i saw 2 play at ibrox at walter smiths testimonial match with liverpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H72 265 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxibear87 129 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Good find, 1st I've read that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyibell 1 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Where is Lauders now and why the fuck are we not employing him as Rangers head motherfucker. Vineyard ownership and TY punditry are below GODS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 To be able to watch him and Gascoigne in the same team in my lifetime is something I'll never forget.Looking back and you can add Goram to that list as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,390 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Article in the Danish tabloid Ekstra Bladet this morning. Says it is a translation from an interview in the Herald but I can't find it on the Herald website. Apologies if the original has been on already:As reposts go mate, this is one of the best ever! Don't apologise for posting quality like this! Laudrup! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 He also wanted to leave in the last season at Ibrox.But sir David Murray said no. what was it that you said David something like "I dont care if a team offer 20 mill for him he aint going anywhere"Ah those where the days.Aye, another ego-driven boast that came back to haunt him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilstonloyal 186 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 FANTASTIC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BawdeepLoyal 94 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 To be able to watch him and Gascoigne in the same team in my lifetime is something I'll never forget.I hope I am wrong Goat, but it's unlikely we will ever see such a pairing ever again. They were amazing times indeed, and I had a great view from the East Enclosure - happy days!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Laudrup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Laudrup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 The only "no" ill ever rememeber this guy for is:"No gaffer, my lower back is still killing me. No I cant play. But ill make a magical recovery just in time for the summer tournament and a wee transfer to Chelsea" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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