Dr Preston Burke 0 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 The only way i can see this happening is if the takeover is complete and as a signal of intent, we offer new contracts to Bougie and Davis, or at the very least tell them they won't be leaving for at least another 12 months Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra has reiterated his desire to remain at the club after starring for Algeria in this summer's World Cup finals. "I'm happy. Everybody asks me but I've two years left on my contract and am going to enjoy them. I hope I can win the title again," he told BBC Scotland. "At the moment I don't have this (the thought of leaving) in my head. When I signed for Rangers my life changed. "It's fantastic here for me and I hope to do it again next season." Bougherra joined Rangers from Charlton in 2008 on a four-year deal and has enjoyed a successful partnership with David Weir at the heart of the team's defence. In recent years, Ibrox defenders Jean-Alain Boumsong and Carlos Cuellar have made quick departures to the English Premier League after impressing in Scotland's top flight, and there has been speculation that the Algerian would follow the path south. But speaking on Chick Young's World of Football on BBC Radio Scotland, the 27-year-old centre-half dismissed the notion. Listen to Bougherra on Chick Young's World of Football Asked if he had a message for Rangers supporters, he said: "Thank you for everything, but I don't say this because I am leaving! "The fans have been very good to me and have pushed me to do more. "On the pitch when you feel the fans behind you, you give more. For footballers, when the fans love you, it's fantastic." Bougherra's career has taken off since arriving at the Govan club. He said: "I have won trophies, with Algeria we qualified for the World Cup and got to the African Cup of Nations semi-final, and there's the Champions League." The player hopes to be fit to face Dundee United in the Scottish Cup on Sunday, after struggling to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in the recent Old Firm derby. Bougherra was a guest on Chick Young's World of Football At stake is a place in the semi-finals and the chance for Rangers to continue their quest for a domestic treble. With a 13-point advantage over Celtic in the league, Bougherra acknowledged that the Scottish Premier League title is within reach. "Our destiny is in our hands," he said. "I think we need five or six wins so we must do our best in these games and we'll be champions." At the end of the season he will join his Algerian team-mates as they prepare to take on England, the USA and Slovenia in Group C. Bougherra will be tasked with keeping Wayne Rooney at bay, but this will not be their first contest - he was pitched against the striker in his first game for Charlton, but lost the match 2-0. "At the moment he is the best. He is the top scorer in England and in the Champions League he showed that he can score with headers - he has everything," said Bougherra of the England star. And the Rangers defender believes Fabio Capello's team are one of the favourites to lift the World Cup. "It's a great chance for me and the players to see if we have the level to play against these big players," said the Algerian. "Everybody is ready to show Algerian players to the world." 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,529 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yeah, agree your conclusion mate... Having heard the same words from Carlos Cuellar almost 2 years ago, I won't be buying my season 2010/11 Bougherra Rangers merchandise just yet... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim White 0 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Defender Madjid Bougherra has hinted he is looking to see out the remainder of his Rangers contract. More... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmck 117 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Too late Jimbo! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOneAmoruso 0 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yeah, agree your conclusion mate... Having heard the same words from Carlos Cuellar almost 2 years ago, I won't be buying my season 2010/11 Bougherra Rangers merchandise just yet... I realise that but Bougherra said the same last year and is still here... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,529 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Depends on who is really interested in him, at what price and what replacements we have lined up... For continuity reasons I'd rather keep him but given his regular international breaks and injury issues, I'd be happy to sell for around �£7million. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Preston Burke 0 Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Keeping him next season makes little sense unless he signs a new contract. If he stays next season and ultimately has a year left on his contract, we'll be lucky to get �£3 million for him 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Saying that you're happy where you are is a good tactic for players looking to move. I'm not doubting that Bougherra is indeed happy here, but there's no way he'd refuse a big money offer to move if it's to a quality EPL side. We'll really just have to wait and see what happens. If he has a good World Cup, there's a fair chance we'll get good offers coming in for him. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 0 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Despite my personal feelings on his attitude and character, I think he's a player we should pull out all the stops to hold onto. Increase his wage up to the level of the club's top earners - if he isn't already there. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 0 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Saying that you're happy where you are is a good tactic for players looking to move. I'm not doubting that Bougherra is indeed happy here, but there's no way he'd refuse a big money offer to move if it's to a quality EPL side. We'll really just have to wait and see what happens. If he has a good World Cup, there's a fair chance we'll get good offers coming in for him. tbh this summer could see wolves coming in for him, McGregor, Wilson, Davis, Thomson, Miller - in other words our best assets. New ownership could allow us to keep most if not all of them. I also think we're kidding ourselves if we think any players in the SPL, never mind just Rangers ones, could get a move to any team better than a Sunderland at best. Other than Eck's obvious interest in the best the OF have to offer, no teams in the upper middle echalons of the EPL are interested in SPL players. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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