pauld1 0 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Was just thinking of when rangers were linked to Seth Johnstone, typed it into google....... Rangers track £7m hardman Johnson « Previous « PreviousNext » Next »View GalleryPublished Date: 07 June 2001 By Stephen Halliday Rangers chairman David Murray last night confirmed that the club are interested in signing Derby County’s £7million-rated England midfielder Seth Johnson. The combative 22-year-old player is viewed as an ideal summer recruit for Dick Advocaat as the Ibrox manager sets about rebuilding his midfield after the departures of Jorg Albertz and Tugay, with Giovanni Van Bronckhorst also expected to leave. JohnADVERTISEMENTson is on holiday, and no deal is imminent, but Advocaat is expected to pursue his interest in the Birmingham-born player before the end of the month. "We have definitely made an inquiry about this player, but no bid has been made," said Murray. "It is totally up to Dick Advocaat whether or not we follow up that inquiry with a concrete offer for the player. We are currently looking at all our options in terms of strengthening the squad." Murray was clearly irritated that Rangers’ interest in Johnson had been made public earlier in the day by Derby manager Jim Smith, who maintains that he would like to hold on to Johnson. But suspicion exists that the English Premiership club are seeking an auction to maximise profit on a player for whom they paid £3million to Crewe Alexandra in 1999. "I just wonder why this story has come out," said Murray. "Has it been leaked for ulterior motives?" Smith said: "Rangers are having a big sniff at Seth. We turned down a bid during the season. They did not want Seth immediately, but tried to reach an agreement to sign him during the summer. We said no. Rangers are coming back now, but I am keen to keep Seth. However, I realise Rangers might make a bid we’d find impossible to refuse." Murray dismissed a report linking Rangers with a move for Austrian midfielder Markus Schopp, and another which claimed Arsenal had made a £12million offer for Ibrox captain Barry Ferguson. "We have no interest in Schopp whatsoever," said Murray, adding: " I can categorically state there is no truth in the story claiming Arsenal made a bid for Barry Ferguson." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 We dodged a bullet with not signing Seth Johnson for £7million Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,397 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 We dodged a bullet there. Leeds eventually paid the 7 million asking price. They also gave him a contract worth 37k a week and he never really esthablished himself due to a succession of injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauld1 0 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 We dodged a bullet with not signing Seth Johnson for £7million aye, am not saying he was great player, but just remeber the days we could compete with most clubs in england for players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 He was injured for about 4 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,709 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 aye, am not saying he was great player, but just remeber the days we could compete with most clubs in england for players Whats yer point caller ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,970 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 aye, am not saying he was great player, but just remeber the days we could compete with most clubs in england for players and Europe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,709 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 aye, am not saying he was great player, but just remeber the days we could compete with most clubs in england for players Na nuthin has changed, the bheggars are still scum and WE ARE THE PEOPLE ! :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauld1 0 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Whats yer point caller ? No point just interesting article thts all :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Ahh, Seth Johnson. Raul Tamudo apart, i can't remember a potential signing that was so dead set against signing for Rangers. Does anyone remember this story? When Johnson arrived at Leeds to discuss his contract, his agent wanted to hold out for £13,000 a week. Peter Ridsdale entered the room and said "Right, I'm sorry but I can only offer you thirty thousand a week". Johnson's agent uttered some exclamation of disbelief and so Ridsdale said "Alright, thirty-seven thousand then". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauld1 0 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Na nuthin has changed, the bheggars are still scum and WE ARE THE PEOPLE ! :unionflag: Very true, but right now they are laughing at us, and goin for 4 in a row, thinking about that makes me feel sick! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,397 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Ahh, Seth Johnson. Raul Tamudo apart, i can't remember a potential signing that was so dead set against signing for Rangers. Does anyone remember this story? And people wonder why Leeds nearky went under Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,481 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Ahh, Seth Johnson. Raul Tamudo apart, i can't remember a potential signing that was so dead set against signing for Rangers. Does anyone remember this story? That's a belter if true!! No wonder Leeds went tits up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,709 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Very true, but right now they are laughing at us, and goin for 4 in a row, thinking about that makes me feel sick! How can a club and their support who covered up paedophilia laugh at anybody ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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