Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Rangers target Scott Allan: I've always prayed I'd get a second chance at Ibrox May 22, 2014 08:18By Scott McDermott6 CommentsTHE former Dundee United and West Brom midfielder has spoken exclusively to Record Sport about his potential move to Rangers.32 SharesShare Tweet +1 Email John Clifton/Action Images Scott Allan in action while on loan at Birmingham City SCOTT ALLAN left Murray Park two and a half years ago and vowed one day he’d return to play for Rangers.Now as Ibrox gaffer Ally McCoist weighs up a second move for the playmaker Allan has refused to rule out joining his boyhood heroes after being freed by West Brom.As Record Sport revealed yesterday the Rangers boss is keen on snaring the 22-year-old this summer after failing to land him in 2012.Allan insists he’s hungry for a new challenge and despite interest from clubs in England and Portugal the talented midfielder admits he’d be open to another round of talks with McCoist.Having grown up near Ibrox, Allan is a Gers fan who as a kid idolised Paul Gascoigne.And that’s why returning to Glasgow as a Rangers player would see the former Dundee United and Scotland Under-21 star achieve a lifelong ambition.Allan said: “I’m a Rangers supporter and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.“They were interested before I left United and meetings took place with my representatives. I was worried they wouldn’t have the money to buy me and that’s what happened.“I went to West Brom but even then I still felt that one day I’d like to play for Rangers.“I grew up two miles from Ibrox and always hoped I’d get a chance to play there.“The first game I went to was against Aberdeen at Ibrox when Gazza scored a hat-trick to win eight in a row.“I was only five so can’t remember too much about it. But Gazza was my hero growing up then I loved watching Gio van Bronckhorst in the Dick Advocaat era.“It wouldn’t faze me if I played in the Championship with Rangers because they’re only one year away from the top flight. As long as there’s an opportunity for me to develop and get regular football I’d take it.“But I need to weigh up my options. There’s also interest from England and abroad so hopefully I’ll have a choice and big decisions to make over the summer.“Going abroad really appeals to me and I feel my game is suited to Europe. If that came up I’d have to think about it too.”Allan was hailed as a potential superstar at Dundee United and earned his £300,000 move to The Hawthorns where Roy Hodgson was manager.He was loaned to Portsmouth where he excelled under Michael Appleton in the Championship. But after a string of temporary deals fell through Allan found himself at MK Dons then Pompey again – but in League One under a different boss.Last term West Brom farmed him out to Birmingham where, after shining early on, manager Lee Clark dropped him, accusing him of lacking workrate.But Allan grafted back into Clark’s plans as Birmingham escaped relegation on the final day of the season.The Scot said: “I’ve been unlucky in England. Some managers take a liking to you and others don’t.“Getting dropped at Birmingham was hard to take but I worked hard and at the tail end of the season forced my way back in when the gaffer really needed someone like me in the team.“The only run I had was at Portsmouth and it’s no coincidence it was my best spell of form.“It was because I had a manager who trusted me. Michael Appleton let me play my own game. He’s a top coach and he’s highly rated by a lot of people.“When other moves fell through I found myself back at Pompey the following season but this time they were in League One. That was really frustrating.”Allan admits fans north of the border might think his career has gone off track since joining West Brom where he failed to make it into the first team.But he’s adamant he’s a much improved player now from the one who left Tannadice in 2012.He said: “I can understand why people in Scotland might have forgotten about me.“They’ve seen me playing well for the Scotland Under-21s and after that good spell at Portsmouth they would have expected me to kick on. I did too.“But it just didn’t happen for me. A few things were supposed to materialise regarding loan deals but they didn’t. West Brom killed it for me because of the loan fees they were looking for.“But I can assure people I’m a much better player now than when I left United.“I’ve added so much more to my game – I just haven’t had enough minutes on the pitch.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 He's only 22?Get him signed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Sounds fairly positive.....hopefully its a deal that can be done AND fairly quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,705 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Hopefully he has sorted out his attitude.If he can get that under control he would be an ideal signing...Kenny Miller can get to fuck though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,489 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Looks like there is interest from both sides. Hopefully we move quickly to tie this one up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant_1986 73 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Hopefully he has sorted out his attitude.If he can get that under control he would be an ideal signing...Kenny Miller can get to fuck thoughTo be fair, I think I'd have an attitude problem if I missed out on a move to Rangers and ended up at Birmingham / Pompey. Get him signed Ally! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
one55 1,510 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Get him signed! Don't want Miller back or any other old useless dinosaur of a player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,821 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 He seems eager enough! Get him signed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corkinator 611 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 McCoist will ruin him, best moving elsewhere till he's gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 McCoist will ruin him, best moving elsewhere till he's gone.I've certainly got apprehensions about Ally's ability to discipline players Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I've certainly got apprehensions about Ally's ability to discipline playersOr developing players..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Or developing players.....Or playing players in the correct positions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Or playing players in the correct positions?Tbh we could end up with a rather long list here.He would be great bringing on his karaoke skills though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinty 1,445 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 This guy has done precisely nothing since leaving the Arabs, not been mentioned at all on this forum as far as I can see, been released by his current club.Why, exactly, should we be considering signing him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 given he'll be offered a measly wage due to the club having to fund kenny millers fake tan as part of his contract, i can see him staying down south. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,297 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Cant afford him even if he plays for free. Which he won't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 It's a no brainer on a free really, if he does well he's young enough we can move him on at decent profit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,705 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 To be fair, I think I'd have an attitude problem if I missed out on a move to Rangers and ended up at Birmingham / Pompey. Get him signed Ally!No his attitude has been an issue since his time in Scotland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Another Dundee Utd superstar who goes on to fail miserable in the game you'd think people would not buy the hype by now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethemighty 186 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Id rather he went abroad for a couple of seasons get experience of a different league then come back and sign for us...he'll be wasted under Ally imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 665 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 He was left out the birmingham team because he had a bad attitude so unless he is going to change that he we shouldnt be going for him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Another Dun utd flop who took the advice of everyone to sign for anyone as long as its not us.Hes also crap , fuck him . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 The type of player we should be signing, young with sell on value, get Kenny McLean in as well partner the 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevotrueblue 382 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 He is young talented and could be a really good signing for the future,, thing is with any player who might have attitude problems they need a firm manager who will quickly nip it in the bud,,,,not one thats idea of punishment is taking them oot for a beer and a singsong Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Ally will sign him when hes 33 and half crocked Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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