Ibroxblue 122 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Rangers are considering making a loan move for Northern Ireland hero David Healy. The Sunderland striker is one of a number of names on an Ibrox hit-list as Walter Smith attempts to improve a squad that has fallen seven points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premier League title race. Smith is interested in bringing Aberdeen striker Lee Miller and Hearts right-back Robbie Nielson to the club on a permanent basis, but the Gers boss must sell before he can buy in a major clear-out, therefore at the moment is weighing up loan deals. And that’s where Healy comes in. The 29-year-old has been linked previously with a move to Rangers when he was in the middle of that record breaking scoring run for Northern Ireland in the 2008 European Championship qualifying campaign. Last year the Glasgow giants signed two of Healy’s international team-mates, Steve Davis and Kyle Lafferty. It would be quite a hat-trick if they recruited Healy, even if it was on a temporary basis. At present though all Healy, who has scored 35 goals for his country, is concerned with is playing on a more regular basis for Sunderland. Since signing for the Black Cats, he has endured a frustrating time, sitting on the sidelines, although he did make a return to first team duty last weekend, coming on as a substitute in the 3-0 Premier League defeat at Everton. Tomorrow Sunderland host Bolton in the third round of the FA Cup and the Killyleagh man is hoping to be involved. Writing in his Belfast Telegraph column today, Healy said: “I want to play for Sunderland more in 2009. “I was delighted to join Sunderland from Fulham in the summer because it is such a big club with a passionate support, but I have not played nearly as much as I had hoped. “I was pleased to come off the bench for 15 minutes against Everton last Sunday, although losing the game 3-0 wasn’t in the script. “It had been a while since I played in the first team and it was great to get a game again. “I don’t want to just be playing a game every two or three weeks though. “My aim is to be involved all the time. “Hopefully I will be involved in our FA Cup tie at the week end against Bolton.” http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...y-14127273.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted E Bayer 484 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'd take him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigy 0 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 He's not good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezrfc1 26 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'd take him un proven at club level and we dont need strikers id rather take him than lee miller tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 mibbe a chance he wud play his best for us too, got the lot but dont really show it down south. fuck me a signing that we could have already had, better late than never Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxblue 122 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Wouldn't mind him on loan - especially if Novo and/or Velicka go in addition to JCD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 No thanks - the last player we need. I wouldn't even play him ahead of Boyd or Miller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I would give my left arm for him, whats the big deal anywiy he will be on loan so theres no reason we shouldnt go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Where does he fit in, unless Boyd is out the door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Stars Bearette 1 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 why another striker??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezrfc1 26 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Where does he fit in, unless Boyd is out the door. velicka's reserve strike partner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Where does he fit in, unless Boyd is out the door. velicka's reserve strike partner Maybe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 What has he done at Fulham and Scumderland to show that he'd be a good signing for us, even at Leeds he was a dissapointment - I couldn't give a fcuk if he's a big Rangers man, he's simply not good enough inho. I'm not a Boyd fan but I'd take him over Healy every day of the week. Why not give Lafferty a shot in his proper position? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 why another striker??? knowing Walter, he'll probably be lined up as a Left winger for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I rate Lee Miller higher than David Healy. Another totally uninspiring target. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Well he spent a lot of his time at Leeds out wide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 What has he done at Fulham and Scumderland to show that he'd be a good signing for us, even at Leeds he was a dissapointment - I couldn't give a fcuk if he's a big Rangers man, he's simply not good enough inho. I'm not a Boyd fan but I'd take him over Healy every day of the week. Why not give Lafferty a shot in his proper position? As you say, at club level he's been poor. All i can think of is SDM, Walter and Ally thinking, lets get Healy in to take the pressure off us and boost shirt sales. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I would take him for 6 months. Proven goalscorer at International level and if he could just transform that into club level a lot of teams would be in for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 He's not even all that for Northern Ireland these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 In the last 5 seasons, he's managed a massive 33 goals at club level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edranger 0 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Where does he fit in, unless Boyd is out the door. His he not more a kenny Miller type player than Boyd Unless Novo or some other players go there is no point in him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Where does he fit in, unless Boyd is out the door. His he not more a kenny Miller type player than Boyd Unless Novo or some other players go there is no point in him Walter will never drop Miller, the only place he would fit in would be in place of Boyd. If he did sign him David Healy is not going to sit on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Boyd and Healy would not be able to play together. They are too similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauie 0 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 As a fan, I want him at Rangers, but would he play? Would he be very good if he did play? I actually want it to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Brown Brogue Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 He can fuck off, dont care if he's a Rangers fan or not, his goalscoring record at club level is atrocious and I can't see why that would change with us given the number of clubs he has flopped at. We'd be better off keeping Novo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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