McLeish Admits He Almost Went For Dane

[BrianCappellieri]

ALEX McLeish, the Rangers manager, admitted yesterday that he came close to tabling a bid for Celtic target Ulrik Laursen when he took over at Ibrox. But he insisted he won’t challenge Martin O’Neill for the signature of the 26-year-old Hibernian defender...
The Scotsman (http://www.sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=810252002)

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theres a clear trend developing rejects from big clubs go to teams like dundee, hibs, livinston and the old firm and some midway premiership clubs are stupid enough to think that its because they are good and not because the rest of the league is rubbish.

[JayTBhoy]

Originally posted by ads_uk
theres a clear trend developing rejects from big clubs go to teams like dundee, hibs, livinston and the old firm and some midway premiership clubs are stupid enough to think that its because they are good and not because the rest of the league is rubbish.

Well, I can only speak on Celtic here, but those moves seem to have paid off.

Agathe certainly has proven his worth many times over. Douglas played very well last year, especially in a couple Champions League matches. Sutton was considered a flop at Chelsea, but played so well last year that people were calling for him to make the England squad.

Just because the rest of the league might be considered 'rubbish' by some, doesn't make those players any less good.