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Manchester City trio Martin Petrov, Benjani Mwaruwari and Sylvinho will all leave Eastlands this summer after the club opted not to offer them new contracts. All three were used only sparingly by boss Roberto Mancini last season and their departures were expected, with the Italian set to bring in a number of players during the close season. Petrov was signed by Sven-Goran Eriksson from Atletico Madrid in 2007 and enjoyed an impressive debut season on the wing But the Bulgarian's time at City was blighted by injuries and he leaves having made 57 starts, scoring 15 goals. Bolton will lead the chase for the serial-assister, but they will face competition from Aston Villa, Everton and West Ham. Out on his ear: Benjani Out on his ear: Benjani Striker Benjani was another Eriksson purchase, arriving from Portsmouth in January 2008 after netting on a regular basis during the first half of the season. He made an instant impact by scoring the winner on his debut against Manchester United but he faded out of the picture and spent the end of this season on loan at Barclays Premier League rivals Sunderland, where he failed to score in eight matches. Brazil defender Sylvinho joined City last summer after helping Barcelona win the Champions League but the 36-year-old was restricted to only nine starts. Youngsters Jack Redshaw, Tobias Johansen and Karl Moore have also been released. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1284935/Martin-Petrov-sparks-bidding-war-Bulgarian-winger-released-Manchester-city-Sylvinho-Benjani.html#ixzz0qJISTZU8

The Andrew Ellis takeover of Rangers has been agreed in principle and could end Sir David Murrayââ?¬â?¢s reign as owner of the club by Friday afternoon. Sportsmail has obtained a copy of a secret memo to key personnel in the Ã?£33million deal that will all but wipe out the clubââ?¬â?¢s debts. And now Murray seems certain to relinquish control of Rangers at noon on Friday, with Middle East cash having helped to fund the Ellis bid. The remarkable blueprint is nicknamed ââ?¬Ë?Project Charlotteââ?¬â?¢ ââ?¬â? a play on Murrayââ?¬â?¢s business HQ in Edinburghââ?¬â?¢s Charlotte Square ââ?¬â? and the takeover trail runs from Guernsey to London to Qatar. Former Leeds United figurehead Chris Akers, who once made Ã?£301m by selling a company he initially founded for just Ã?£25,000, is involved in tandem with Ellis and has put together the takeover package following visits to Dubai and Qatar to source finance. Last month, Sportsmail exclusively revealed Akersââ?¬â?¢ involvement in the deal. Now manager Walter Smith, who signed a one-year contract with Rangers only a fortnight ago, could be handed a Ã?£10m summer transfer window war chest to prepare for the SPL title defence and the Champions League. The documents issued suggest Ellis and his partners will wipe out Ã?£20m of debt held by Lloyds Banking Group. It is believed Rangers, after recent cutbacks, are presently Ã?£27.5m in the red. Murray is in line to receive Ã?£3.1m for his majority shareholding in the club but is expected to retain a small percentage under the blueprint and could land a role as honorary president. Ellis, who had a two-month spell in charge of Northampton Town, registered his interest in Rangers in early March. Murray had formally put his 90-per-cent stake up for sale last October after stepping down as chairman in August of that year. It is not clear yet how the proposed change in ownership might affect senior figures like chairman Alastair Johnston, chief executive Martin Bain and the football management team of Smith, Ally McCoist and Kenny McDowall. Ellis and Johnston clashed in public less than a month ago and any changes in the chairmanship or directorship of Rangers will have to be processed through the SFA and meet certain criteria. Just a month ago, Ellis said: ââ?¬Ë?I am confident there will be serious developments in the next three to four weeks. ââ?¬Ë?Should I gain control, I intend to offer Walter Smith a new contract, as his experience and knowledge is invaluable. ââ?¬Ë?It is also only fitting that former chairman Sir David Murray should be offered the role of life president, as what he has done for the club can never be forgotten.ââ?¬â?¢ Smith, who reacted angrily to Ellis offering him a new deal via the media, signed his one-year contract since those comments and seems unlikely to be shifted in his resolve to leave Rangers for a second time in May 2011. But what looks odds-on is that after leading Rangers for more than two decades, the former rugby player from Ayr will finally relinquish his controlling interest Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1285161/End-game-Andrew-Ellis-consortium-closing-33m-Rangers-takeover.html#ixzz0qJCMxckD

RANGERS idol Nacho Novo was hailed a hero last night after he saved a wedding guest from choking to death on a bacon roll. The Spaniard was at former team-mate Steven Davis's wedding reception when a fellow guest turned blue as he tucked into the late-night snack. And Nacho immediately used his first aid skills, grabbing the man and performing the Heimlich manoeuvre on him before clearing his windpipe by pounding on his back. Rangers goalie Neil Alexander told the Record: "There's no doubt Nacho saved the guy's life. "He was first to react when the guy began to pass out. I'm really glad he knew what he was doing because everyone else was panicking. "After the Heimlich manoeuvre didn't work, Nacho just battered him between the shoulder blades and a big bit of bacon came flying out." It's understood that the guest, a former neighbour of Steven's from his days at Fulham, was none the worse for his ordeal. Striker Nacho, 31, played for Rangers for six years but has now moved back to his homeland with La Liga team Sporting Gijon. He joined Ibrox pals Ally McCoist, Allan McGregor and Kyle Lafferty at Steven's wedding reception at Dundas Castle in South Queensferry on Saturday. Steven wed childhood sweetheart Tracey Moore earlier at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh. His Northern Ireland team-mates David Healy and Aaron Hughes were also at the reception in a marquee in the castle grounds. Modest Nacho didn't want to comment on the bacon roll drama. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2010/06/08/former-rangers-star-nacho-novo-to-the-rescue-as-man-chokes-at-pal-steven-davis-s-wedding-86908-22318273/

HEARTS tsar Vladimir Romanov has launched an outspoken attack on Aiden McGeady and Celtic. The Russian-born Jambos owner has hit out after Spartak Moscow tried to land the Hoops wing king with an �£8.3million bid. Romanov blasted: "If McGeady moves to Spartak he will have to finally start playing football, not just pushing other players like in Scotland. "Also in Russia there are only 11 players in a team on the pitch, not 12 like in the Glasgow clubs." Mad Vlad's latest rant could spark a fresh probe from the SFA. It's also set to enrage Celts as they fight hard to keep hold of McGeady. Former Rangers and Russia winger Andrei Kanchelskis has warned McGeady it would be tough to settle in if he heads east. He said: "In Russia, everything initially would seem different - beginning with food at the training base and ending with relations between the people. "The pitches are mostly of worse quality than in Scotland - especially in spring and autumn. The teams play differently. Patience is going to be necessary to get used to it all. "A lot will depend upon his resolve to stay in Russia. To master at least the basics of the language is a must." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3003949/Vlad-rant-over-Aiden.html#ixzz0qFSpQEMl

Well we don't have much choice, except to hope

I said something similar @ the beginning of last season:), maybe Boyd leaving will be the catalyst to Lafferty finally arriving @ Rangers FC:)

Personaly I think he deserves a chance,I do think he can be a decent striker for us and is young enough not to be written off,if he works hard he may just come good

Manchester United's owners are �£1.1bn in debt - �£400m more than previously known - after borrowing extensively against their shopping mall business. BBC Panorama has found evidence that the Glazer family's debt levels may threaten their hold on the club. A spokesman for the American family has said it holds more than �£2bn in assets. But the extent of the debt owed by the Glazers is likely to fuel a continuing revolt by some supporters, who oppose their ownership of the club. Green and gold Details of the financial arrangements of the owners also come at a time when the sport's governing bodies are facing questions about Premier League debts that have reached a combined total of �£3.4bn and the growing popularity of leveraged buyouts in English clubs. Continue reading the main story These are people who tell us not to worry about Manchester United debt because they are great businessmen. In their core business in the US they got it absolutely wrong Andy Green City Analyst and Man U supporter Mortgage documents seen by the BBC show that the Glazers have borrowed �£388m ($570m) against shopping malls and �£66m ($95m) against their American National Football League team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In addition to their mortgages in the US, a portion of the Glazer family's �£700m Manchester United debt will soon see them charged interest at a rate of 16.25%. Fans fear that, despite the club's record of success on the pitch, the Glazers' leveraged buy-out of United has saddled the club with debt and that may mean that there is no spare money in the future to buy a new generation of star players. Disappointed fans have launched the "green and gold" campaign that resurrects the original team colours in protest over the Glazers' ownership. Their numbers have reached 158,000 and former United star David Beckham has signalled his support. They point to the �£80m sale of star striker Cristiano Ronaldo last year and note that he has not been replaced by a player of similar quality. Yet ticket prices have gone up by more than a third. The club's management denies any lack of commitment to buying new talent and says that cash is available for Sir Alex Ferguson to buy players. Negative equity City analyst Andy Green, 37, is the disgruntled Manchester United supporter who first uncovered the extent of the Glazers' debts. Mr Green said: "They borrowed more money at inflated valuations right at the top of the cycle. "These are people who tell us not to worry about Manchester United debt because they are great businessmen. In their core business in the US they got it absolutely wrong." Man U's Nani The Glazers have defended their ownership of the team The debt levels at the club are also drawing the attention of other prominent football figures. Dave Whelan, Chairman of Wigan Athletic, told Panorama: "I don't think anybody can be satisfied with how Manchester United are being run... they have got somewhere in the order of three-quarters of a billion pounds worth of debt. That has got to be eliminated and eliminated quickly." The Glazer family's main assets are the shopping centre business in America, First Allied Corporation, along with Manchester United and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. First Allied is a private business and its accounts are not publicly available. But Mr Green discovered that the Glazers' shopping mall mortgages had been bundled with other loans as Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities. Those bundles are publicly traded and therefore require the Glazers to provide detailed information on all the mortgages, which are then publicly available in the US. Mr Green found mortgages - confirmed by the BBC - on 63 of 64 First Allied shopping centres, totalling �£388m ($570m). Most of those were taken out with Lehman Brothers before the US investment banking giant went bankrupt, triggering the global banking crisis in 2008. 'Watch list' While Lehmans collapsed, the Glazers' mortgage debt lived on and many of those shopping centres are not generating enough income to keep up with interest payments. With falling commercial property values, many are also now in negative equity. Banks have put 28 of the shopping centres on a watch list, meaning they are worried about the loans. Four shopping centres - one each in Ohio, New Mexico, Texas and Georgia - have already gone bankrupt. When they bought Manchester United in 2005, the Glazer family borrowed �£500m and paid the remaining �£272 million in cash. Mr Green found that the Glazers had remortgaged 25 of their shopping centres in the six months before the takeover. He believes the family borrowed against their US properties to pay for United: "At the time when they had to present a huge amount of cash over here in the UK they borrowed a huge amount of extra money in the US and publicly they didn't buy anything else that year." A spokesman for the family did not respond to questions about the mortgages taken out by First Allied. But with properties now worth about �£380m ($550m) but mortgages valued at �£395m ($570m), the shopping mall company now appears to be worth next to nothing. 'Commercial expertise' That financial picture has analyst Mr Green questioning how the Glazers will service their �£1.1bn debt. A green and gold supporter sells scarves Fans are wearing green and gold in protest over the Glazers' ownership United chief executive, David Gill, has said: "We're very confident the business model we have in place will ensure the club can continue to compete at the top of football for many years to come. "The owners have been true to their word since they took over the club in 2005. They've brought commercial expertise and commercial benefit to us in a numbers of areas, and we've seen our revenues grow significantly." The Glazers' most troublesome debts are held by Red Football, the parent company that owns Manchester United. They are payment in kind loans, or PIKs, worth �£200m and the interest owing on them will soon rise to 16.25%. Mr Gill told the BBC in January: "We don't worry about the PIK repayment. That's nothing to with the club." A spokesman for Manchester United told the BBC last week that the club stands behind Mr Gill's assertion that the debts will be repaid without involving the club. But sources close to the Glazers have confirmed that Red Football may use cash from Manchester United to pay off the PIKs in the future. The Glazers are said to be "comfortable" with the PIKs. The situation at Manchester United reflects the wider issue within the Premier League, where clubs like Liverpool and West Ham are struggling with huge debts and FA Cup finalists Portsmouth barely staved off bankruptcy. Both the Premier League and the FA declined requests for interviews on the subject of debt in football. Panorama: Man United - Into the Red, BBC One, Tuesday, 8 June at 2235BST and then available on the BBC iPlayer . http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/10237268.stm

Hopefully Bougherra has a good WC and we can get a decent price for him and replace him with somebody with more commitment to Rangers FC

KYLE LAFFERTY has changed the laws of world football - thanks to an x-rated challenge that he got away with. Lafferty's horror studs-up tackle on Celtic's Andy Hinkel in January's Old Firm game led to widespread criticism of Old Firm debut ref Steve Conroy. He only booked Lafferty for the flashpoint - which the Hoops defender later claimed "could easily have broken my leg". But now world football bosses have passed an SFA proposal to alter the laws of the game to give the fourth official more power to direct the referee over tackles like Lafferty's. Until now, the fourth official could only bring cases of violent conduct or mistaken identity to the attention of the referee. But 'Lafferty's Law' means the man on the sidelines will be able to emphasise specific incidents to officials to help guide them in the same manner as assistant referees. SFA head of referee development Hugh Dallas masterminded the proposal, which was passed by the International Football Association Board meeting in May and became law on June 1. It's understood the Lafferty incident was the catalyst for change and Dallas said: "We felt this was something that would give the fourth official more authority and aid the referee in his decision-making, which is the bottom line. "In the past his input to the referee has been limited to specific matters but this will allow him to become more involved." http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/scottish/scottish_sport/838127/Studs-up-tackle-against-Celtics-Andy-Hinkel-sparks-rule-move.html

Hibs strike gold after Fletcherâ��s record move to Wolves Steven Fletcherâ��s move from Burnley to Wolves has seen Hibs rake in a healthy bonus. The Scotland striker agreed a multi-million pound move to Molineux on Thursday that will see him playing in the English Premier League again next season. The Edinburgh club had inserted a sell-on clause in the agreement they reached with Burnley when Fletcher moved south in 2009 and will now receive a cash injection that could boost John Hughes transfer budget. Burnley paid Hibs �£3 million for Fletcher last summer as they strengthened their squad for the English top flight. The club was relegated but the Scottish forward impressed, scoring 13 goals for the Clarets. Hibs are thought to be due 25 per cent of any profit Burnley made on the sale of the player and with Wolves having paid approximately �£7 million for the striker, the Easter Road club will be expecting around �£1 million. Wolves have not confirmed the exact fee but said that Fletcher matched the club record fee paid for Kevin Doyle. Molineux chief executive Jez Moxey said the club were delighted to have captured the 23-year-oldâ��s signature. "We are delighted to complete the signing of Steven Fletcher," Moxey said. "He was one of Mick's main targets for the summer and - just like last season with Kevin Doyle - we were able to register our interest early and get the deal done. "He is a Scottish international who has been heavily scouted by our management and scouting team and is an excellent player whom, despite his relatively young age, already boasts plenty of experience at the top level in both England and Scotland.â� Fletcher said he was keen to hit the ground running at his new club and said he was thrilled to be playing in the Premier League again next season. "I'm delighted to have completed the move and already looking forward to getting back for pre-season and meeting the other lads," said Fletcher. "There's been a bit of speculation about myself for quite a while now but I'm pleased it's all done and dusted and I can get off and relax now. "I always wanted to play in the Premier League when I was up the road in Scotland. "It's great that I've got another chance to do that next season.â�

As I said,I haven't seen enough of him to make any sort of judgment

I am certainly never been one for judging young players too soon and will always give them a decent chance if played in their proper position,however I can't see anything in Little that says he has something,I'm still not saying he won't come good as I have seen very little,no pun intended,of him

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Andy Gray is still lauded whenever he returns to Molineux. The former Scotland striker bagged the Wembley winner for Wolves in the 1980 League Cup Final. He'll forever be revered alongside legends like Derek Dougan and all-time top scorer Steve Bull. But Gray believes reborn Wolves have landed a new strike star for a new era. Steven Fletcher sealed his record-breaking �£7million switch last night just a year after leaving Hibs in a �£3m switch to Burnley. Sky Sports pundit Gray says he deserves to stay among England's elite following the Clarets' relegation. Gray said: "Owen Coyle signed him last summer and Steven vindicated the decision very quickly. "Some people said it was a risk but I didn't think it was too much of a gamble. "In today's transfer market, �£3m isn't a big fee - even for a newly-promoted side like Burnley. "It was the biggest signing in their history but Steven proved he was worth it. "When you go from Scotland to England, you want to make a big impact. "My memories of my own move - a long time ago - are of being determined to show people I could play. You want to prove to everyone that you can do south of the border what you did north of the border. "Steven's performances for Burnley last season have upped the ante now. "The transfer fee has also put him on the radar far more than he was, but I'm sure the move will be something he relishes." Just 12 months ago, Fletcher was a �£3,000-a- week SPL striker with Hibs. His career was transformed after Coyle forked out �£3m to take him south. The 23-year-old bagged 13 goals last term. It wasn't enough to save the Clarets from an instant return to the Championship. But the Scotland striker's sparkling form was sufficient to ensure he'll stay in the top flight with Mick McCarthy fighting off the likes of West Ham, Stoke and Birmingham for his coveted signature. The fee makes Fletch the second most expensive Scottish striker of all-time behind Duncan Ferguson. It eclipses Wolves' club record signing of Republic of Ireland international striker Kevin Doyle. And according to former Rangers ace Gray, it ensures he'll be a marked man when he pulls on the famous Old Gold strip next season. He said: "The fact Steven scored goals in the Premier League and won this move will make people sit up and take notice. It'll also make defenders sit up and pay closer attention to him next season. "He'll be under more pressure to produce the goods now Wolves have bought him for so much money. "But I don't think Steven will see that as something to worry about. "I'm sure he'll just view it as a new challenge which he'll enjoy. "He has done alright since he came down to England. "It's never easy coming from Scotland into the Premier League. "And it's certainly not easy coming into a struggling side. "But he has impressed people and his goals tally was good for a first season. "In fact, given Burnley were in their first season in the top flight it's a very good tally indeed." Hibs will land a �£1m bonanza with chairman Rod Petrie inserting a clause into the original sale which sees them bank 25 per cent of any fee in excess of the �£3m they received from Burnley. Fletcher's development curve has been impressive since his big breakthrough at Easter Road. He scored a double in the 5-1 League Cup Final win over Kilmarnock in 2007. He made his Scotland debut against Croatia on his 21st birthday in 2008. Advertisement Quantcast Last year he got his big move to Burnley and now Fletch, who has seven caps, has seen his earning power rocket to �£30,000-plus a week. Gray said: "Burnley have a fantastic history but, for me, Wolves is a bigger club. "They have a purpose-built stadium which seats 35,000 - almost twice what Burnley get at Turf Moor. "Wolves have been up and down in recent years and until this year they hadn't managed to stay in the top flight. "But now they seem able to invest some cash in the squad in a bid to really consolidate in the Premier League. "The owners are happy that Mick has kept them up and are giving him a few bob to invest. "He's spent �£7m on a frontman and I don't think it'll prove to be bad business." Gray had a four-year spell at Molineux after his �£1m switch from Aston Villa in 1979. He spent every season in the top tier of the English game and would love to see Fletcher help Wolves back into the top ten. He said: "Unless you have the spending ability of Manchester City or Tottenham, it's very difficult to challenge for the top four. "But if Wolves could consistently reach the top ten, it would be incredible progress and a huge success story." But could Fletcher emulate Gray by bagging a cup final winner for Wolves? Gray said: "I would never say it's unachievable for any Premier League team to win the League Cup. "You need a little more luck to win the FA Cup but if Portsmouth can win it then get back to another final, there's always a possibility." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/2999331/7m-Fletcher-can-be-Molineux-great.html#ixzz0ps6WlcHB

Grosso breaks German hearts. 6min 20sec in http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8721500.stm

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Good luck to him,it is a good move for him and could be just what he needs. He has been very unlucky with injuries, no doubt when he first broke into the Rangers first team he did look a better prospect than Hutton,the difference is Hutton upped his game and improved immensely,but one thing is for sure Smith is a far better crosser of the ball than Hutton and can hit a great dead ball,which Hutton can't. The guy has a fantastic attitude to the game and I for one hope he goes on to have a great career @ Norwich.

Celtic have won the race to sign Hull midfielder Jimmy Bullard. Bullard has agreed to join the Scottish giants on a 12-month loan deal after Newcastle dropped their interest in him. The former Wigan and Fulham star will undergo a medical and is expected to complete his move to Parkhead before the end of the week. Bullard would have preferred to have remained in the Premier League but Newcastle were the only club to show interest in the injury-prone star, before manager Chris Hughton decided to look elsewhere. The cash-strapped Tigers have been desperate to get their record �£5m signing of the wage bill to ease the financial crisis at the KC Stadium, where Bullard earns �£45,000-a-week http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Celtic-win-the-race-for-Hull-star-Jimmy-Bullard-article444825.html

The MOPES using our scouting system again!!!,shock horror

I don't recall anyone saying both these players are world class:), I'll stick by what I said both Naismith & Lafferty have more to offer than Riordan has,especially for Rangers

Have to disagree with that shout,Naismith & Lafferty have a lot to do to show they can reach a certain standard required to play for Rangers, but in my humble opinion the both of them are better than Riordan and are champions,thanks but no thanks.

May 26 2010 By Scott McDermott DADO PRSO left Ibrox in tears, on crutches and broken-hearted that his time at Rangers - and his career - was over. Given the chance he would never have left Glasgow, having grown to love the city and the club in the space of just three years. The big Croatian striker was signed by Alex McLeish on a Bosman but was an instant hit with the light blue legions for his all-action style and eye for goal. He was devastated when a knee injury cut short his time at Rangers and he was forced to hang up his boots at 33. That's why he can't understand current hero Kris Boyd opting to leave the club he loves for pastures new. Due to the perilous financial state at Ibrox Boyd has decided to reject a new contract offer to try his luck in the English Premiership next season. After four-and-a-half years and 132 goals for Gers he won't be wearing the No.9 shirt in Govan next season. And his former strike partner feels he's making the biggest mistake of his life. Prso insists Boyd will experience a whole different ball game in England compared to what he's used to in the SPL and has urged his old pal to perform a U-turn and stay in Glasgow. Along with Nacho Novo, who also left Rangers by signing for Spanish side Sporting Gijon last week, he thinks the pair are wrong to jump ship for more money elsewhere. Prso said: "Boyd was born to play for Rangers and to play in Scotland. If I was him, I'd never leave Ibrox. If he wants to listen to me, I'd tell him not to go anywhere and stay put. "I can understand the attraction of playing for Alex at Birmingham but he should never leave Rangers. He was born to score goals for that team. "England will be very difficult for him - it's a different game altogether. I'm not sure if he can succeed in the Premiership and he will find it a lot harder. "It's the same for Nacho going to Spain. Scottish football is totally different to the Spanish or English game. "Both of them will find it difficult. I understand Nacho is Spanish and he wants to try La Liga. But he's also half-Scottish! "Boyd can go on to be a big striker in Scotland for Rangers so why leave? When something's working why try to change it? Especially when you're already at a huge club like Rangers. "He will make more money in England but that shouldn't be important. It should be about what's important to you in life, not about how big your house is. "Boyd is young and he has time on his side. He can still earn a lot of money, win titles and play in the Champions League. That's special and he must realise that. "I left Rangers earlier than I wanted due to injury. I'd have given everything to have the chance he has to stay. "When I was there I used to tell him and the other players to never leave. They all know what I think." Prso enjoyed a productive partnership with both Novo and Boyd but his pairing with the Spaniard proved particularly successful under McLeish when Rangers won the SPL title in 2005. He was surprised to hear that Novo had opted for a return to his homeland but offered Gers gaffer Smith hope that by finding players like Prso and Novo for a combined total of �£300,000 Eck proved you don't need money to achieve success. Dado said: "I have great memories of playing beside Nacho. I'm disappointed to hear he has left as I think it would have been best for him to finish his career at Rangers. "He did a great job for the club and he'll be a big loss. When you sign someone new you never know how much time he's going to need to succeed. "It can take months, years or sometimes it never happens. With Nacho you knew what you were going to get every time he went on the pitch. "We had an excellent partnership and I enjoyed playing beside him. It was difficult in the beginning but after we got to know each other it was brilliant. I like Nacho's mentality. "I know of the financial problems there and Walter doesn't have money to spend on players. "But Alex proved by signing myself and Nacho, you don't need it for success. I was a free transfer and Nacho cost �£300,000. "You need to find the guys who really want to come and play for Rangers - they must have the mentality we had. "Walter will do that, I'm not worried. You will always find players wanting to play for a club like Rangers. Even with no money, you can still achieve success. "When I was there we had tough times. But with hungry Scottish players we succeeded, not with the foreigners."