We Are The People 62 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Nikica Jelavic insists he did not force his transfer from Rangers to Everton and only left Ibrox because the club decided they wanted the cash.Jelavic, who netted 17 goals for the Scottish champions this season, joined Everton for a fee reported to be around £5.5million on transfer deadline day.In an open letter to supporters on Rangers' website as Jelavic was finalising the switch to Goodison Park, club chairman Craig Whyte said: "One, the player wanted to leave and there is no point in trying to keep a player who no longer wants to be at Ibrox."Two, the club is simply not in a financial position to turn down offers for players which give the club a good return on its original investment."However, Jelavic claimed on Thursday that Rangers ultimately had the final say in his departure.He said: "My dream was to play in the English Premier League but I never forced my transfer."I spoke with Ally McCoist and said if the president wants me to stay I'll stay and if they need money and want me to leave, I'll leave - the club decided."Jelavic also expressed concerns over the troubling times his former club is facing but backed Rangers to overcome a difficult period.The Glasgow giants continue to face financial uncertainty as they await the verdict of a tax tribunal, which could leave them with a bill as high as £49million if they lose the dispute with HMRC.Whyte this week also issued a denial over allegations he used season ticket sales to fund his takeover of the club in May.Jelavic added: "It is a difficult situation for them I know and I heard inside information about them having problems."It is still my team and my friends are there and I am worried about the situation but I think they will find a solution because they are a big institution."Rangers were unable to secure a replacement for Jelavic ahead of Tuesday's deadline after failing with a bid to sign Norwich striker Grant Holt.But Jelavic believes McCoist's men can still retain their SPL crown this season despite his departure, while paying tribute to his former team.He said: "It was difficult for me but we are professional and that is football."It was difficult because they gave me a beautiful 18 months, two trophies, many goals and it was not easy. This is football and we are all professionals."I just want to say thanks to everyone from Rangers, they will have a special place in my heart always."With or without me I don't see why they shouldn't win the championship - they are a good team and there are plenty of games to go."Meanwhile, assistant manager Kenny McDowall has predicted an entertaining tussle when Rangers host Dundee United in the fifth round of the William Hill Scottish Cup this weekend.He told the Gers' official website: "It's an SPL standard game but with the wee bit of added spice because it's a cup tie."United are always difficult opponents. Peter Houston and Paul Hegarty always have them well organised and we know they'll work until the last minute."It's a game that we need to be patient in but we know we need to try to get ourselves in front in the game and take it from there."It was good to get back to winning ways at the weekend. We were obviously disappointed about the result against Aberdeen but I think the boys came out and did well."http://www.teamtalk.co.za/scottish-premier/7475281/Jelavic-denies-forcing-moveI hold no grudges, Good luck Nikica! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 http://www.teamtalk.co.za/scottish-premier/7475281/Jelavic-denies-forcing-moveI hold no grudges, Good luck Nikica!So the club, not the player, forced the issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz 306 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 A gentleman.It was hard watching him parade around Goodison, he was one of my favourite players. But best of luck to him. I hope he does brilliantly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Good luck, Nik . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLYBOY50 1,638 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 dont think going to everton is the right move for jela. but good luck to him anyway and thanks for all the goals you scored for the rangers especially the winner you scored in off the post against the scum we are the people.step up and play mervan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 "It is still my team and my friends are there and I am worried about the situation but I think they will find a solution because they are a big institution."Brilliant to hear that. "It is still my team": that is some statement. All the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiprfc 1,799 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I hope some of the fannies who've been running their mouth about him leaving and not saying anything will now apologise. Good luck, Nikica! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treble99 64 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 A gentleman.It was hard watching him parade around Goodison, he was one of my favourite players. But best of luck to him. I hope he does brilliantly.Was fuckin brutal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MenHadADream 122 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Wish him all the best for his future career, and I hope that he can move higher than Everton within a couple of seasons. Scored some great goals, gave us some great memories and drove us the title last year. Over to Healy, Lafferty et al. to step up to the plate and fill the void. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 667 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 So who is lying , jelavic or whyte ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Are The People 62 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 That reminds me, I need to change my signature lol.Goodbye Jela. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Are The People 62 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 So who is lying , jelavic or whyte ?Please, not another court case coming up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I felt I could hardly watch him being paraded at Goodison; it did not seem right. I am not sure, but I think I had to turn it off. Him leaving was not right; but if it in some way is for the good of Rangers then so be it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Bye.Mon the Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Good luck....another 1/4 truth from whyte exposed ....jack Irvine needs to up his game.Even jack must be finding this one tough..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Nikica Jelavic insists he did not force his transfer from Rangers to Everton and only left Ibrox because the club decided they wanted the cash.I stopped reading at this sentence, lying cnut. If you believe that then you truly are of the hard of thinking!Did Rangers force his agent to hawke him round the EPL for a year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Good luck nik Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 We needed money Jelavic wanted to play in the EPL.Suited us both i think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogbg 20 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I think there's probably a bit of truth in both accounts of the story - Whyte's and Jelavic's. Jela never forced the transfer but he probably would have preferred it to go ahead. At the same time I don't think he wouldn't have taken the huff if he was asked to stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I hope some of the fannies who've been running their mouth about him leaving and not saying anything will now apologise. Good luck, Nikica!They were al Bheasts anyway do no chance Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 We could have sold him in the summer remember Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrox_Nights 429 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 There are varying degrees of forcing the hand of a club to let you go. I don't think that he did another `Rapid Vienna´ by demanding a move and not being willing to play, however, I don't doubt for a minute he was desperate to move to the EPL and his mind was fully focused on Glasgow Rangers. The type of player who would do what he did at Vienna isn’t suddenly going to have a cathartic moment, if we weren’t as willing to selling as we were given our financial state, I don't doubt for a second Jelavic would have done something similar to us. I'd suggest the truth sits somewhere in between. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,687 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 That reminds me, I need to change my signature lol.Goodbye Jela.Fuck, that was supposed to be Jela ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 3,734 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I don't think either side is lying here. Jelavic didn't force his transfer, but he was happy to leave if we accepted a bid that we felt we had to take. We've reportedly taken a 6m bid rising to 8m with add-ons, and Jelavic, who wanted to play in the EPL, gets to achieve his dream. It's really as simple as that, IMO.I've always thought he's spoken well when interviewed and he's done so again, makes good reading. Good luck to him at Everton, and I'll always welcome him back up here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 667 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I think that he knew he would get his move and it would have been in January or the summer so he would have been ok to stay for another 6 months But we accepted the bid and it didn't happen that way , so all the best jela Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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