Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Rangers striker Dean Shiels desperate to stay at Ibrox despite lack of first team action, says agent 8 Jan 2014 07:50 SHIELS has played just 15 minutes of first team action in two months but agent Sam Morrow insists the player is not looking to move on. Dean ShielsBill Murray / SNS GroupDEAN Shiels’ agent is seeking talks with Rangers boss Ally McCoist to discover whether his client has a future at Ibrox.The 28-year-old has played just 15 minutes of first-team football in the last two months – despite being fit for all of that time.The Northern Ireland forward suffered medial-ligament damage against Annan in March and came back too early in August, managing only three games before suffering a relapse with his knee.But agent Sam Morrow insists Shiels has been raring to go since November and is baffled as to why McCoist hasn’t picked him more.After last month’s 4-0 win over Dunfermline, the Ibrox boss shot down rumours that Shiels had been told to find another club.Now Morrow wants to speak to McCoist in person after revealing Shiels is desperate to stay with the team he loves.He said: “Dean has been fit for two months now. He has been working hard and doing extra training – he’s champing at the bit to play again.“We’re in the dark as to why he hasn’t featured more often. I left a message for Ally last week but he hasn’t got back to me yet.“I appreciate this has been a hectic schedule for the club and I’m not trying to tell him how to do his job. I’m just looking to have a chat so we can help Dean to stay focused.“You can become disillusioned when you’re not playing. It can be difficult doing all the hard graft during the week and then having nothing to show for it on a Saturday.“In Dean’s case, there is added frustration because he wasn’t left out due to a loss of form but because of injury and it has been a long time since he was playing regularly.”Shiels signed a four-year deal at Ibrox after leaving Kilmarnock in 2012 and has no intention of moving.But Morrow admits his client’s international career will suffer if he continues to be left on the sidelines by McCoist this season.He said: “All Dean wants to do is play for Glasgow Rangers, the club that he loves.“I’m sure Ally will get in touch with me whenever he gets a minute but we’re just looking for a littlereassurance from him.“There were rumours the other week that Dean had been told he could leave if he could find another club but that’s absolute rubbish. I saw Ally has confirmed that too.“His position is different from fringe players who haven’t been getting a game for other reasons. I’m sure that it’s just a matter of time before Dean is playing for Rangers again.“He’s a talented boy and it’s just over a year-and-a-half since PFA Scotland shortlisted him as one of the four best players in the top flight.“Dean wants to show the fans what he is capable of and there is also his situation with Northern Ireland to be taken into consideration.“He was a regular starter under Michael O’Neill when he was fit but he needs to be playing for Rangers to be considered.”Meanwhile, Kenny Miller could see his hopes of a third spell with Rangers dashed because of a transfer stand-off with his Vancouver strike partner.The 33-year-old has admitted he would love to return to Ibrox but Miller is unlikely to be allowed to move in this month’s window.The former Scotland star will be needed at his MLS club after Brazilian striker Camilo Sanvezzo was at the centre of a transfer mystery.The 25-year-old – who is believed to be unhappy he earns just a quarter of Miller’s wages – has been pictured undergoing a medical at Mexican side Queretaro FC, despite Vancouver claiming he’s still under contract for another year.Whitecaps are desperately trying to get the ‘transfer’ declared void after president Bob Lenarduzzi said: “It’s unacceptable and inappropriate.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I don't see him at training, but he came on the other week there for the last 10-15 mins, and was all over the pitch and looked hungry. Surprised he hasn't featured since that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Of course he isn't nice contract that he hasn't a chance of getting elsewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,855 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 How did this guy go from being SPL player of the year to absolute shite in a matter of months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimmetnDrawers 47 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Why does his agent have to air this in public ? Surely Dean Shiels can knock on the Managers door and ask if he has a future rather than Morrow running to the Media to get a response out of Ally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,410 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 How did this guy go from being SPL player of the year to absolute shite in a matter of months.I think it's a combination of the higher expectations at the club, more consistency required and he hasn't really had the chance to play the position or be the main man like he did at Kilmarnock.I had high hopes for Shiels when we signed him but he's become a glorified squad player for us.I expect he'll be at Morton or back in the SPL before the end of January. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwellGers 14,790 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I like Deano. I fear he won't be around long though, he simply hasn't done enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Dunno about the article but that flags a fuckin belter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 75,035 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 7 grand a week for doing fuck all..No wonder he wants to stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko89 507 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Take a pay cut then Dean, simple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 How did this guy go from being SPL player of the year to absolute shite in a matter of months.Played out of position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopter 310 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Should be offloaded if anyone wants him. I thought he was a decent player who would have breezed it for us but hasn't really shown enough to justify a big salary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muirheadbear 1,483 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 They should have negotiated basic and pay as a you play contracts for Shiels, Sandaza etcOf course he wants to stay. Where else is he going to get 7k a week?Take a pay cut Deano, then you might be able to stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Had the same conversion with one of my relatives on Saturday. The manager seems to have abit of favouritism with certain players. No matter how bad they play they always start. I see no reason that andy little can be played out of position over an attacking midfielder. Shiels is a good passer of the ball and has an eye for goal. Very rarely rubbish ones either and when at his best he makes watching our matches alot better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 7 grand a week for doing fuck all..No wonder he wants to stay.7 grand my baws. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,410 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 They should have negotiated basic and pay as a you play contracts for Shiels, Sandaza etcOf course he wants to stay. Where else is he going to get 7k a week?Take a pay cut Deano, then you might be able to stay.Players in the "peaks" of their careers aren't going to accept pay as you play contracts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgoalie 637 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Had the same conversion with one of my relatives on Saturday. The manager seems to have abit of favouritism with certain players. No matter how bad they play they always start. I see no reason that andy little can be played out of position over an attacking midfielder. Shiels is a good passer of the ball and has an eye for goal. Very rarely rubbish ones either and when at his best he makes watching our matches alot better. Agree with this,Sheils is a very clever player,especially tucked in behind the strikers.....can make things happen and has shown he can pitch in with the odf goal or two.Woulf be one of the first on my teamsheet..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersFanBase 611 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Pay cut for Shiels anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,639 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 He won't get the same wage anywhere else, of course he wants to stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy millar 107 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 The guy is an intelligent player who likes fitba`,no room for that type at Ibrox! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 7 grand my baws.Sure it was well documented at the time he was a high earner on something like that Believe it or not he knocked back champions league football to sign for us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Sure it was well documented at the time he was a high earner on something like that Believe it or not he knocked back champions league football to sign for usIf we offered 7k a week to someone in the third division, then someone at Ibrox deserves shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 He's on a very healthy wage at Rangers. Talking £5k a week or maybe even more. I'd be happy to see him go but then he was decent at Killie when played as a forward. Maybe take Daly off or Clark once in a while and give him a run out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,260 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Average player at Hibs, did nothing down south, one of Killie's better players for a few months,got a massive wage increase when he signed for us, a few good games against poor opposition, fell over his feet a lot,tailed off, got injured and now a bench sitter.Looking for a pay off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutonblue 1,974 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I hope he gets a chance , the boy has some talent . Don't think he has been 100% fit from day one Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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