Celtic Reject Audacious Rangers Bid
Jonathan Wolstenholme has rejected an audacious 3.6m bid from Old Firm
rivals, Rangers, to take Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink to Ibrox. Whilst
Celtic have already accepted bids, thought to be around 4m, from
two unnamed French clubs, they are unwilling to do business with their
old foes.
31.7.07 18.00 PM
Smith Has Faith in His Players,
Rangers manager, Walter Smith, has defended his decision not to
bring in any new faces this Summer. He says that the squad which
came so close to beating Celtic to the title last year will be even
better prepared and more determined this season.
26.7.2007
11.00 AM
Romanov Predicts Hearts Glory,
Hearts' flamboyant chairman, Vladimir Romanov has predicted that the
season will end in glory for his team. He says that Angel
Chervenkov's men will be the surprise contenders for the SPL title
and will make a statement of intent at Parkhead on the opening day.
23.7.2007
20.00 PM
Irons: Can't Wait for New Season,
Gretna manager, David Irons, admits that he cannot wait for the new
season to get underway. Gretna face a glamorous opening day fixture
at home to Rangers, but their excitement is placated somewhat by
their dire financial situation which means they could go out of
business before the end of the year.
20.7.2007
12.35 PM
Long Road Ahead for St. Mirren,
Gus MacPherson has admitted that he is pensive ahead of the new SPL
season. With little money available with which to add to an already
threadbare squad, he is already consigned to a relegation battle.
 Newcastle
Sign Frings
Newcastle have signed German international, Torsten Frings for 9
million.
The defensive midfielder has arrived at St. James' Park with a big
reputation, following a successful spell with Bundesliga team, Schalke,
and is expected to play a big part in the Magpies quest for European
football.
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Sarioglu Joins Birmingham
Premier League new boys
Birmingham have broken the bank to sign Turkish international Sabri
Sarioglu, from Galatasaray.
The versatile defender had been linked with Rangers before
settling on a move to the Midlands.
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