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Lafferty: I'm not at Rangers to warm the bench



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RANGERS newcomer Kyle Lafferty has no intention of sitting on the sidelines and admiring the view at Ibrox.
The 20-year-old is one of three forwards brought to Ibrox this summer for a combined total of around £7 million, alongside ex-Hibs star Kenny Miller and former Hearts striker Andrius Velicka.

Provided no forwards leave, they face competition from last season's top scorer, Kris Boyd, Jean-Claude Darcheville and Daniel Cousin, the strikers Walter Smith used most in the club's run to the UEFA Cup final.

Lafferty is determined to hold down a regular place but he will not mope on the touchline if he is left out. "I'm not just looking forward to bidding for a place in the side," the former Burnley forward said.

"I don't really want to play two or three games at a time then get dropped for a couple as well.

"It is important for me to make a good impression, although I know how difficult that will be with the number of strikers that are at the club. I'm not 21 until September so I know I'm at the stage where I'll have to work my socks off to get into the team."





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  • Last Updated: 10 July 2008 11:29 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Rangers FC
 
1

Glorious Hearts,

10/07/2008 12:41:39
I'd like to wish our former player Andrius Velicka good luck for the new season, he's a guy I never wanted to see leaving. However, I can't help thinking he'll play no more than 5 or 6 games.
2

Daillyman,

10/07/2008 12:54:48
1

I think Velicka could turn out to be a terrific signing and with a run of matches and some decent service could pot 20-25 goals this season
3

LaurieD,

Angus 10/07/2008 15:46:11
I didn't want to see Velicka leave as he was the best striker we had at the time. However I was surprised that Rangers signed him, and Kenny Miller too. I mean don't get me wrong they are both reasonable players (Yeah OK Miller possibly not...) but I don't think they are any great improvement - if at all - on what Rangers already have. Lafferty may well be one for the future but I don't think Andrius and Kenny really improve what Rangers already have. Although Darcheville and Cousin may well be out the door before the new season kicks off.

 

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