ALLY McCOIST says it’ll be the end of the week before he knows if he’s going to be in a position to be able to offer trialists Steve Simonsen and Sam Kelly deals at Rangers. Both players are still training with the squad and in keeper Simonsen’s case that means he’s into a third week at Murray Park. McCoist has been happy with the way both have gone about their business and he seems keen to secure each on a contract. But whether the 50-year-old is able to or not is likely to be determined by movements elsewhere within his squad. The manager has discussed the prospect of recruiting each player with chief executive Craig Mather in the last few days. Now the intention is to have them working at Auchenhowie for a little longer until a resolution is found one way or another. McCoist said: “Both of them are here for another week and I’ve had a chat with Craig regarding them. “The fact they’re here once again would indicate that they’re certainly doing well and that we’re happy to have them here. “In terms of maybe offering them something longer term, it’ll maybe be Thursday or Friday before we know any more on that.” McCoist remains keen on other players too, with an as-yet unnamed striker one of his targets along with Bosnian defender Boris Pandza. The former Mechelen stopper is someone Rangers have been interested in recruiting for a number of weeks now following a recommendation from ex-Light Blues star Sasa Papac. Although talks have stalled, McCoist remains optimistic an agreement can be reached to bring the 26-year-old to Glasgow. He added: “Not all transfers are clear cut and can get done in 24 hours. This one is obviously longer and it has taken a little bit of time. “But I’m still very hopeful. My job as manager is to improve the squad when and where I can and there are certainly one or two players I would like to bring in. “I’d like another centre back and another forward as well because they are areas where I feel we are sparse in terms of dealing with injuries and suspensions if they come.” John
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:52:47 +0000
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