McAuley Had Agreed Terms With Town
Monday, 3rd Sep 2018 10:40

Former Blues skipper Gareth McAuley had agreed terms with the Blues last week before opting to join Scottish Premiership Rangers instead.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard confirmed after yesterday’s 1-0 Old Firm defeat to Celtic that the 38-year-old, a free agent following his release by West Brom at the end of last season, is set to join his club, probably later today.

“I hope that’s going to be the case,” he said. “There is no major rush, he’s been called up by Northern Ireland, so we won’t see him for a couple of weeks.”

The Blues held talks with McAuley towards the end of last week and had agreed terms, however, the Northern Ireland international ultimately decided to join Rangers, the club he supported as a boy and who previously showed interest in him during his time at Town.

McAuley, who also held talks with Hearts and had also been interesting Aberdeen, made 126 starts and one sub appearance for the Blues between June 2008 and May 2011.

Yesterday, Town boss Paul Hurst confirmed that Town had also held talks with former West Ham defender James Collins last week and would speak to the Welshman again in the days to come.

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SamWhiteUK added 16:04 - Sep 3 clint_eastwood.... how many do you think we have? I count Chambers, Nsiala and Pennington....
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leftie1972 added 17:43 - Sep 3 That was naughty of him!
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an23 added 20:25 - Sep 3

West Ham Confirmed tonight on various fans websites (being a hammer) that Collins won't be offered a contract, there was a slight chance due to 8 home grown players rule, alas they registered only 24 players not 25 for Premier League. Brighton was another option, however the commute from Bishops Stortford wasn't an option Brighton were happy with. Collins was one of our best last year. Lost pace but understanding of game and support for so many youngsters was a credit to him. Like Walters yesterday, this signing could help the club for a number of years as well as improving Hurst's management experience. Another addition should be Richard Wright on the GK coaching.

busterjames1 added 22:11 - Sep 3 Why was Bart dropped ? I dont rate Gerkin either !
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JimBaxter added 07:25 - Sep 4 This was a no brainer for McAuley...playing in front of 50000 every other week, European football, boyhood club and the chance to work with Stevie G versus a long season in a transitional team...
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