Chef 436 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 CHARLIE ADAM has been told he can LEAVE Rangers when the transfer window opens. SunSport can reveal that the home-grown midfielder is the latest star to be made available in January. Adam, just two seasons into a five-year contract, has failed to hold down a regular place and it’s understood he was given the shattering news by boss Walter Smith yesterday morning. The left-sided star has hit 18 goals in 85 top-team games but has never been a favourite among the Ibrox faithful. Now Adam, who turned 23 yesterday, has been told he can find another club as Gers seek to reduce the wage bill. They have also stalled on fresh contract talks with Scotland defender Kirk Broadfoot. Boss Smith was ready to hand the stopper a bumper new deal more than five weeks ago. But Broadfoot’s agent Tom Callaghan insisted last night that all attempts by his representatives to get in touch with Gers chief executive Martin Bain have fallen on deaf ears. It is understood Gers DO want to hold on to the 24-year-old. Ibrox sources claim the delay is down to the fact they want to slash their ballooning wage bill before offering anyone improved terms. Yet that message hasn’t been relayed to Broadfoot or his agent. Callaghan said: “We’ve made numerous attempts to speak to Rangers about Kirk’s future. But at this moment they aren’t prepared to talk about it. “There isn’t anyone who is more of a Rangers man than Kirk. “He dreams of winning things with the club and maybe even captaining them one day. I just hope he gets a chance to live out those dreams.” Broadfoot penned a contract until May 2010 when he joined from St Mirren 18 months ago. But he has since established himself in the side and won three caps. It is believed he wants a deal on a par with some of Gers’ other established stars — thought to be an increase of around £3,500 a week. SunSport revealed yesterday that a number of Gers’ fringe players will go next month. They could include Chris Burke, Steven Smith and Christian Dailly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juno 2 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 PARTY! I'LL BRING THE RUM, YOU GET THE VODKA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I would be incredibly happy if this happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 feeling more festive as the days go bye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigy 0 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sounds promising. If McCulloch is on his way too, I think I might cry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rabbusby Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Hallelujah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 The transfer related news coming out of the club in the past week or so has been extremely positive. I'm pleasantly shocked at this one though. I always got the impression that Smith thought highly of Adam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'll drive him to whichever poor bastard takes him, even if it's Queensland Roar down in Oz, I shit you not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltonLoyal 2 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Just read that again and it says he was told yesterday morning he could go and he turned 23 yesterday? I bet he's had better Birthdays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'll drive him to whichever poor bastard takes him, even if it's Queensland Roar down in Oz, I shit you not. Heh heh, i can just imagine him and Charlie Miller taking the A-League by storm with their vigorous midfield performances for The Roar. I reckon we could command a fee for him, mind you. A young-ish player with international honours who has scored a couple of goals in the Champions league as well as the UEFA Cup. If Celtic can get over £1.5M for Craig Beattie, we should be able to get at least that for Charlie Adam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigy 0 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'd get rid of Broadfoot aswell if he's expecting a wage increase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue1872 2 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Is this a very early April Fools? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'll drive him to whichever poor bastard takes him, even if it's Queensland Roar down in Oz, I shit you not. Heh heh, i can just imagine him and Charlie Miller taking the A-League by storm with their vigorous midfield performances for The Roar. I reckon we could command a fee for him, mind you. A young-ish player with international honours who has scored a couple of goals in the Champions league as well as the UEFA Cup. If Celtic can get over £1.5M for Craig Beattie, we should be able to get at least that for Charlie Adam. We could send out a DVD of Charlie's best free kicks against acne-ridden Hibs keeper Andy McNeil. He musta put 5 past the poor sod in the space of 6 months Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'd get rid of Broadfoot aswell if he's expecting a wage increase. If he's expecting something OTT, couldn't agree more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 CHARLIE ADAM has been told he can LEAVE Rangers when the transfer window opens. SunSport can reveal that the home-grown midfielder is the latest star to be made available in January. Adam, just two seasons into a five-year contract, has failed to hold down a regular place and it’s understood he was given the shattering news by boss Walter Smith yesterday morning. The left-sided star has hit 18 goals in 85 top-team games but has never been a favourite among the Ibrox faithful. Now Adam, who turned 23 yesterday, has been told he can find another club as Gers seek to reduce the wage bill. I think we can question the validity of the article if its using terms like "star" in relation to Charlie Adam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigy 0 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'd get rid of Broadfoot aswell if he's expecting a wage increase. If he's expecting something OTT, couldn't agree more If it's the £3.5k being reported then he can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'll wait till the're gone before I'll celebrate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macka1990 0 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 i might be the only one but i would be sad if adam left. . . i think given his chance at centre mid he would devlop into a class act to slow and deffo notryt stylr to play on winger . . . love too see bk of mcculoch daily and burke though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I also feel he could be a decent central midfielder but I think it is better if he leaves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiadreamin52 339 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 It would appear no fee would be involved and as he has atleast 3 years left on his contract we`ll have to pay him off to get rid of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sounds like more journo pish - another made up story. I dont think that 2 young players who are on long term contracts and team regulars would be anyway near our priority for getting rid of - there are plenty more fringe players who never even see the bench that we can get rid of before these two. Its a non-story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddrock 107 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS ALL DAY LONG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootSpeedKillLight 0 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 So apparently Broadfoot wants to captain Rangers some day? Hmmm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossf 0 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 but whos gona buy any of these players? especialy adam and daily Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 21 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 It has to happen but I still feel a bit sorry for him. Its always good to see young Scots breaking through the ranks, its just a shame he couldn't quite make the grade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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