ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 On Rangers.co.uk KYLE LAFFERTY has become Rangers' second official signing of the summer so far after the deal bringing him to Ibrox was concluded this evening. The 20-year-old follows fellow forward Kenny Miller to the Light Blues and they will be joined by Andrius Velicka when he becomes a Gers player on July 14. Lafferty has moved for a fee in excess of £3million and penned a five-year contract with the club, tying him to Walter Smith's side until the end of the 2012/13 season. The Northern Ireland international first came to light when he debuted for Burnley in a 2-1 defeat at Crewe Alexandra in August 2005. He was soon sent on loan to Darlington and scored three times in nine games for them before returning to Turf Moor to net his first goal for the Clarets against Luton. In total, Lafferty scored 10 times for Burnley before his long-projected move to Glasgow was confirmed today. The 6' 4" youngster has also claimed five goals in 16 appearances for his country against Finland, Sweden, Liechtenstein and twice against Georgia. His work-rate has been cited as a major factor in David Healy's magnificent goals return for the Province. And it is clear Rangers - who have beaten off interest from other leading clubs to land Lafferty - have secured themselves a player with great potential. Gers' latest recruit will meet his new team-mates when they gather at Murray Park for the start of pre-season training next week. When the new campaign begins, he will then challenge Miller, Velicka, Kris Boyd, Daniel Cousin, Jean-Claude Darcheville and Nacho Novo for a place up front. No mention of Gow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,659 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 welcome to glasgow rangers kyle i hope your stay is a very successful and trophy laden one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely 58 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hope he does well. Wish him all the best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lad 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Second? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely 58 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 it's not on SSN yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
excoriate 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 "Other leading clubs"? Are Wolves even the best team in Wolverhampton!!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zander222 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I reckon he may just surprise us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxblue 122 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Gow is not part of this deal but is still talking to Burnley: http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Ne...1331047,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledWeegie123 1,269 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 you convenienty left out the part that says "Light Blues winger Alan Gow is not part of the deal but he is still free to join Burnley and talks are continuing." good luck kyle and welcome to the family Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 KYLE LAFFERTY has become Rangers' second official signing of the summer so far after the deal bringing him to Ibrox was concluded this evening. The 20-year-old follows fellow forward Kenny Miller to the Light Blues and they will be joined by Andrius Velicka when he becomes a Gers player on July 14. Lafferty has moved for a fee in excess of £3million and penned a five-year contract with the club, tying him to Walter Smith's side until the end of the 2012/13 season. The Northern Ireland international first came to light when he debuted for Burnley in a 2-1 defeat at Crewe Alexandra in August 2005. He was soon sent on loan to Darlington and scored three times in nine games for them before returning to Turf Moor to net his first goal for the Clarets against Luton. In total, Lafferty scored 10 times for Burnley before his long-projected move to Glasgow was confirmed today. The 6' 4" youngster has also claimed five goals in 16 appearances for his country against Finland, Sweden, Liechtenstein and twice against Georgia. His work-rate has been cited as a major factor in David Healy's magnificent goals return for the Province. And it is clear Rangers - who have beaten off interest from other leading clubs to land Lafferty - have secured themselves a player with great potential. Gers' latest recruit will meet his new team-mates when they gather at Murray Park for the start of pre-season training next week. When the new campaign begins, he will then challenge Miller, Velicka, Kris Boyd, Daniel Cousin, Jean-Claude Darcheville and Nacho Novo for a place up front. Light Blues winger Alan Gow is njot part of the deal but he is still free to join Burnley and talks are continuing. http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Ne...1331047,00.html Gow not part of the deal! Welcome to the club but you have a hell of a lot to show and prove. Now can we please get some quality in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbir 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Didnt want him to sign, but imwilling to give him a chance like everey player who signs. Welcome to the club big man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lad 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 So gow can go for free now? FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Just hope our manager plays him as a striker and not out wide left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Good stuff Welcome to Rangers Kyle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Now can we please get some quality in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Welcome to Rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briton 394 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Welcome Kyle, and good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnesweaton 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 welcome big man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnesweaton 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 So gow can go for free now? FFS. feckin hope not!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 See if Gow doesnt leave, I wonder what the conversation will be like in training Welcome to Ibrox Please prove me wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoastbear 122 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Just hope our manager plays him as a striker and not out wide left. What's his natural position? Don't think I've ever seen him play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely 58 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 So gow can go for free now? FFS. No one said that mate. He is still in talks with Burnley, but now that he isn't part of the Lafferty deal I am sure he will go for some money. Maybe around £750,000 to 1 million???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoastbear 122 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 So gow can go for free now? FFS. No one said that mate. He is still in talks with Burnley, but now that he isn't part of the Lafferty deal I am sure he will go for some money. Maybe around £750,000 to 1 million???? I'll bet you two bob it's for an undisclosed fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely 58 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 So gow can go for free now? FFS. No one said that mate. He is still in talks with Burnley, but now that he isn't part of the Lafferty deal I am sure he will go for some money. Maybe around £750,000 to 1 million???? I'll bet you two bob it's for an undisclosed fee. More than likely mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbus1 1 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 welcome to the gers, hopefully he wil hit the ground running!!!!now we need to get rid of the dead wood and buy a midfiedler who has a touch of class about him.......wont be easy on our budget, but if u get rid of adam, lee m, cousin, hemdani, jcd, buffel, gow, and dnt go for davis for 3 mill, use this money wisely and buy a quality midefielder for 4-5million. lets see what happens..... WATP........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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