Kilmarnock Football Club News

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Killie concern for Naismith

03 Aug 2007 - 08:58:44

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Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies has voiced his concern at Celtic's failure to follow up a verbal offer for Scotland forward Steven Naismith.

The two clubs have agreed a fee for Naismith, but as yet talks have failed to materialise to push the deal through.

Jefferies said: "What is a little bit concerning is that we haven't heard anything yet.

"They might be busy or have other things on, but if they ask to speak to him then it's only courtesy that they speak to him quickly.

"I've kept Steven up to date with everything, but it has caused a lot of anxiety for him and it's not fair.

"Steven intimated that he would be willing to speak to Celtic and, after giving them permission, we would like to find out what they are doing.

"One thing that it has never done is affect his training. That's why I have never had any problems playing him in the first team."