WillemBear 17 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Rangers got it absolutely right not to re-sign Kenny Miller from Bursaspor. There is no doubt in my mind that he would have been a great addition to the squad, in the SHORT term. However, to have signed him Rangers would have needed to have compromised on THREE issues :-1. Paid CONSIDERABLY more than Rangers received for him just six months ago,2. Paid him upward of £25,000 per week,3. Put him on a THREE year contract.Taking point 1.If Rangers had done this, then Rangers would have been shown themselves to be a "rollover" in any future transfer negotiations.Taking point 2.Rangers have just secured the services of three of their best players on a salary not dissimilar to £25,000 per week. To have been forced into paying MORE to mercenary whose LOYALTY must be in question, would have sent entirely the WRONG signal to the squad.Taking point 3.There is NO way that Kenny Miller would have re-signed for Rangers on anything less than a TWO year contract (and more probably THREE). That would make him 33 going on 34 years before the expiry of said contract, with absolutely NO sell on value.Cardiff City have signed a guy that will no doubt do a decent job for them in The Championship, but I'm willing to bet that SHOULD they achieve their ambition and get promoted to The Premiership then one of the first players to be replaced by younger and better, WILL be Kenny Miller. Well done Rangers, you dodged a bullet !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irwin Sparkes 97 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 If this was anyone of Kenny Miller's stature other than Miller himself, nobody would be saying £1 million for a near 32 year old was a good dealWe should not be signing over 30s at all in my opinion, unless they play a position where being over 30 isn't really much of a hindrance like goalkeeper or centre half Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Come home King Kenny Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemc 306 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Can see where your coming from and agree with you even though i like Miller it would be a bit pointless imo to sign he for a third time when we could get a younger player for a bigger fee and sell him on and make a profit from the sale Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Rangers got it absolutely right not to re-sign Kenny Miller from Bursaspor. There is no doubt in my mind that he would have been a great addition to the squad, in the SHORT term. However, to have signed him Rangers would have needed to have compromised on THREE issues :-1. Paid CONSIDERABLY more than Rangers received for him just six months ago,2. Paid him upward of £25,000 per week,3. Put him on a THREE year contract.Taking point 1.If Rangers had done this, then Rangers would have been shown themselves to be a "rollover" in any future transfer negotiations.Taking point 2.Rangers have just secured the services of three of their best players on a salary not dissimilar to £25,000 per week. To have been forced into paying MORE to mercenary whose LOYALTY must be in question, would have sent entirely the WRONG signal to the squad.Taking point 3.There is NO way that Kenny Miller would have re-signed for Rangers on anything less than a TWO year contract (and more probably THREE). That would make him 33 going on 34 years before the expiry of said contract, with absolutely NO sell on value.Cardiff City have signed a guy that will no doubt do a decent job for them in The Championship, but I'm willing to bet that SHOULD they achieve their ambition and get promoted to The Premiership then one of the first players to be replaced by younger and better, WILL be Kenny Miller. Well done Rangers, you dodged a bullet !!And u know he would be offered more than others, how ? or is it guess work there Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 But Dunny says.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
USGER 16 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 At his age he is one bad injury away from being finished and regardless he would have had no sell-on value .Poor investment plus Cardiff buying Miller perhaps makes Goodwillie easier for us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Was always a mental move going back for this waster ........and Whyte knew it ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillemBear 17 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 And u know he would be offered more than others, how ? or is it guess work thereNo, what I am saying is that given he was on £50,000 per week at Bursaspor, in order to get him to sign, Rangers would have NEEDED to have offered him more than £25,000. Something I am glad to say that Rangers ultimately thought was NOT value for money, for the reasons stated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,972 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Sign him up Cardiff City Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 No, what I am saying is that given he was on £50,000 per week at Bursaspor, in order to get him to sign, Rangers would have NEEDED to have offered him more than £25,000. Something I am glad to say that Rangers ultimately thought was NOT value for money, for the reasons stated.yeh but no but, how do you know he wont accept 25k? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Rangers got it absolutely right not to re-sign Kenny Miller from Bursaspor. There is no doubt in my mind that he would have been a great addition to the squad, in the SHORT term. However, to have signed him Rangers would have needed to have compromised on THREE issues :-1. Paid CONSIDERABLY more than Rangers received for him just six months ago,2. Paid him upward of £25,000 per week,3. Put him on a THREE year contract.Taking point 1.If Rangers had done this, then Rangers would have been shown themselves to be a "rollover" in any future transfer negotiations.Taking point 2.Rangers have just secured the services of three of their best players on a salary not dissimilar to £25,000 per week. To have been forced into paying MORE to mercenary whose LOYALTY must be in question, would have sent entirely the WRONG signal to the squad.Taking point 3.There is NO way that Kenny Miller would have re-signed for Rangers on anything less than a TWO year contract (and more probably THREE). That would make him 33 going on 34 years before the expiry of said contract, with absolutely NO sell on value.Cardiff City have signed a guy that will no doubt do a decent job for them in The Championship, but I'm willing to bet that SHOULD they achieve their ambition and get promoted to The Premiership then one of the first players to be replaced by younger and better, WILL be Kenny Miller. Well done Rangers, you dodged a bullet !!Ever heard the expression 'there's an elephant in the room'? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillemBear 17 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 yeh but no but, how do you know he wont accept 25k?Unless he were to agree to re-sign on a rolling ONE year contract, or similar terms to those that he was on when he left, then anything else would represent bad value for money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillemBear 17 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Ever heard the expression 'there's an elephant in the room'?...yes, but explain it in THIS context. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Unless he were to agree to re-sign on a rolling ONE year contract, or similar terms to those that he was on when he left, then anything else would represent bad value for money.Its funny folk think he would last 1 season, like he wasnt good enough when he was comingback the last time, it would be odeal for rangers and he dont have to play every game throughout every season, and it would make a few scummy bastards worry a bit, get me, but that wasnt the point, u said we would have to offer more than any other player is on when that is tripe imo unless you stick to the fairy tale that he is only wanting big wages and he is a money whore Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillemBear 17 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 ... he is only wanting big wages and he is a money whoreWhy else did he go to a second rate Turkish team, if THIS was not the case. You have answered your OWN question ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 ...yes, but explain it in THIS context.I have no idea what information you are looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Why else did he go to a second rate Turkish team, if THIS was not the case. You have answered your OWN question ! lol who forced that deal ? what was the circumstances Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Stop typing in bold, twat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa_Papac_No1_Fan 605 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Rangers got it absolutely right not to re-sign Kenny Miller from Bursaspor. There is no doubt in my mind that he would have been a great addition to the squad, in the SHORT term. However, to have signed him Rangers would have needed to have compromised on THREE issues :-1. Paid CONSIDERABLY more than Rangers received for him just six months ago,2. Paid him upward of £25,000 per week,3. Put him on a THREE year contract.Taking point 1.If Rangers had done this, then Rangers would have been shown themselves to be a "rollover" in any future transfer negotiations.Taking point 2.Rangers have just secured the services of three of their best players on a salary not dissimilar to £25,000 per week. To have been forced into paying MORE to mercenary whose LOYALTY must be in question, would have sent entirely the WRONG signal to the squad.Taking point 3.There is NO way that Kenny Miller would have re-signed for Rangers on anything less than a TWO year contract (and more probably THREE). That would make him 33 going on 34 years before the expiry of said contract, with absolutely NO sell on value.Cardiff City have signed a guy that will no doubt do a decent job for them in The Championship, but I'm willing to bet that SHOULD they achieve their ambition and get promoted to The Premiership then one of the first players to be replaced by younger and better, WILL be Kenny Miller. Well done Rangers, you dodged a bullet !! calm down wae the bold only put the most important stuff in bold even everything you wrote in this is a load of bull because you are not pickin the team mcciost is and who ever he wants rangers fans should follow whos care if he would be on 25k a week we are not moanin bout shager davis or whitts on that are we. just take a chill pill mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillemBear 17 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Stop typing in bold, twat.No! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 i'm pretty gutted to be missing out on him tbh. We know him and jela would wreck havoc in the spl. The wages being talked about are never going to be paid by us. In sayin that, i think if we got him 4 in a row would have be a guarentee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 1) Doesnt matter what we sold him for, it was a different era and a different regime running things and not for the betterment of the club.2) £25k a week? So on a par with the likes of Brooninho, Hinkel and Ledley and up there with our highest earners too? Well worth every penny when you see what Kenny brings to our table. 3) I have no problem with that, i dont believe in short term contracts unless the player is in his very late 30,s. Kenny has many season to go as a footballer. If we got 2 cracking seasons out of him he would have deserved a 3rd.A chance missed, really wished we had took him back. And for a poxy £200k. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irwin Sparkes 97 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Even if we'd had a bid accepted, if Cardiff offered better wages than us, Miller would've went there. He's proven time and again in his career that it's money first, everything else second Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 that record is broken i tell ye Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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