Scottish Premier League - Smith: Boyd is staying

Eurosport - Fri, 18 Jul 10:41:00 2008

Rangers boss Walter Smith has ruled out using out-of-favour striker Kris Boyd in any deal to sign Cardiff defender Glenn Loovens.

FOOTBALL 2007-2008 SPL Rangers Kirs Boyd - 0

Smith has confirmed his interest in signing Dutchman Loovens after a move for Watford's Danny Shittu broke down.

Reports have suggested Rangers were prepared to include Cardiff target Boyd in a player-exchange deal to persuade the Welsh side to sell Loovens.

Cardiff have held a long-term interest in Boyd and have already seen one bid rejected for the Scotland international this summer.

Bluebirds chief Dave Jones claims the club have rejected a bid from Rangers from Loovens as they look to keep hold of the highly-rated central defender.

Smith is keen to land Loovens, but he is admanant he will not include Boyd to push through a deal.

"We've been looking to get in another central defender and Loovens is a player who has been recommended and we are taking a look at," Smith told the Daily Record.

"But if I can't get the right ones we'll just go with what we have.

"It got a wee bit frustrating for Boyd last season with him not playing and I can appreciate that but I don't want to let him go.

"We have a few strikers and I'm sure one or two may go but Boyd is not one I'd want to let go."

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  1. Higher standerd of games with cardiff lol thats a good one is that the same for Gavin rae and Steven thomson who never got in the first team at Rangers. Kris Boyd is Premership standard not championship and Walter keep him and he will get the goals.

    From lizclark778, on Sun 20 Jul 9:38PM

  2. If he comes to Cardiff he'll get games (in most cases of a higher standard than he'll get with Rangers), Walter Smith is not doing him or Scotland any favours.

    From jnstev545, on Sun 20 Jul 9:38AM

  3. Boyd's 10 times better than Kenny Millar!

    From m.r.tucker, on Sun 20 Jul 9:18AM

  4. you better keep boyd walter because he will do the job for gers if you play all the time give him a chance

    From cunninghamk32, on Fri 18 Jul 11:46PM

  5. I'd love to see him stay, as i think he's a great finisher. As long as Walter gives him a game. If not i agree with Sharon that we should let him go, instead of wastinghis career on the bench. (James, Glenrothes)

    From J, on Fri 18 Jul 11:22PM

  6. LET HIM GO OR GIVE HIM A GAME WALTER FOR SCOTLANDS

    From sharonmclaughlan, on Fri 18 Jul 2:00PM
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