Preston Target Scotland
Sunday, 23rd Dec 2012 10:15

League One Preston North End want out-of-favour Blues striker Jason Scotland on loan in January. The 33-year-old hasn’t played at all since Mick McCarthy took over as boss, although was on the bench during his first three games.

But has now the former Trinidad and Tobago international has dropped behind Ronan Murray in the pecking order, the Republic of Ireland U21 international having been included in the 21-man travelling party which made the trip to Leeds last week ahead of the ex-Swansea and Wigan man.

Scotland, whose contract is up at the end of the season, was also left out of the reserves side which faced a Nike Academy XI in a friendly last week with McCarthy fielding fringe players he felt were nearer to his first team.

Meanwhile, one of this morning’s tabloids claims the Blues will face opposition from Turkish side Kayserispor when they look to secure midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker on a longer-term contract next month.

The 28-year-old’s three-month deal is up on January 12th with manager Mick McCarthy keen to keep his current squad together.

On Friday, the Blues boss had praise for the former Bolton, Aston Villa, West Ham and Wimbledon man: “Nigel Reo-Coker gives us that experience and he’s good around the place, he’s a good pro and he’s played well when he’s played.”

Elsewhere, departing French midfielder Cheick Kourouma seems to have enjoyed his time with the Blues despite failing to make the first team and having his contract terminated by mutual consent on Friday with new boss McCarthy believing he is "not good enough for us".

The 20-year-old, who famously was the first to break the news of former manager Paul Jewell's departure, tweeted: "I love Ipswich, [I will] never forget this country."

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martleshamitfc added 10:29 - Dec 23 Looking forward to a busy January with several players in and out?
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Guthrum added 10:51 - Dec 23 Don't want too many "players in and out", as feel that the constant turnover in the squad ("churn" is a good word) has been one of the factors contributing to our poor form over the last few seasons. A bit of stability - albeit with perhaps not the most highly-ranked players - would be a good thing, as McCarthy himself seems to be saying.
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bigolconnor added 10:55 - Dec 23 Poor Cheick. What a lovely thing to say. Good luck young man.
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JustSpivvyChops added 11:22 - Dec 23 Well, they won't be needing any long range missiles for the job.
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manualthetisfanclub added 11:29 - Dec 23

Good pro is Jason,feel sorry for him really.personally rather have him on the bench than chopra who quite frankly has offered practically nothing all bar off field grief this season! As for reo-joker,wasn't any competition for him in the summer,has done nothing since he's been with us also,not at all bothered if he stayed or not to be honest,can't believe there would be that many takers for him anyway!

PimsNumber1 added 12:01 - Dec 23 NRC can go. Looked very poor every time he plays. Doesnt look anywhere near fit and too negative. Does he pass the ball forward ? I would also prefer scotland to chopra.More likely to make something happen. Must have fallen out with MM otherwise he would be on the bench.
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bluemikey100 added 12:07 - Dec 23 in the sun it says tommy miller scored the equaliser lol cmon reporter
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arc added 14:50 - Dec 23 I am trying to remember if Kourouma ever made it onto the subs' bench (maybe for a League Cup match). Hopefully, all the work that was done on the paperwork will not have to be repeated when he finds his next club! Well done, MM, for being honest. Good luck, lad.
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jas0999 added 14:55 - Dec 23

I feel Scotland has been unlucky. No worse than Chopra in my opinion. However, at 33 his best years are clearly behind him and if not part of MM's long-term plans, would be best for all parties to move on.

Nigel Reo-Coker - can leave as far as I'm concerned. Very poor and clearly only with us to get fit.

Finally, best wishes to Cheick Kourouma, although I'm afraid I agree with MM - nowhere near good enough for us. Saw him play a couple of times (not competitive matches mind) - and looked out of his depth. I still find it remarkable that Clegg and PJ spent so much time on trying to sign someone who wasn't up to it!

Wickets added 15:32 - Dec 23 Chopra 2 very late on winning goals this season, i seem to remember now thats a big contribution for me,would not wont to lose those 4 points now!! Good luck Jason you always made a good effort to shoot and hit the target when given the chance but about the right time to move on.
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itfcjc added 17:26 - Dec 23 Is there a way of getting Preston to take Ellington?
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ChrisMakin2012 added 18:04 - Dec 23 Keep Scoto. Ditch Chopra Ditch Coker
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wessextractorboy added 20:32 - Dec 23 Swap Scotland out with Stuart Beavin at Preston. I reccomended him to the club about 3 years ago. Strong and Rooney like.
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blueblood66 added 20:38 - Dec 23 I will drive Nigel to Turkey personally!
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Talbs77 added 21:36 - Dec 23

I think we will see a lot of change in the squad with I suspect more going out than coming in.

I dont think we will see Sidebottom, Moshni, Scotland here post January and question marks remain over whether we will be able to sign Campbell or Henderson.

I think he will try to get Reo Coker but I agree with everyone on here, he hasn't done enough to earn anything and the fact we have Drury and Hyam, we should let him go.

Berts_chin added 00:13 - Dec 24 I've always preferred Scotland to Chopra, far more energy and commitment. But I guess we need to keep Chopra on the books if only to see a return of the monies made available to him to bail him out of his gambling debts.
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h32 added 12:40 - Dec 24 Surprised that Scotland isn't currently in MM's 'short term' framework - always capable of coming of the bench and turning a game.
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