Source: Team_Talk
Broadfoot hints at loan exit
Kirk Broadfoot admits his future may lie away from Rangers if he is not given the chance to hold down a first-team place by Ally McCoist.[LNB] The defender, who can play in any position across the back four, spent a large chunk of last season out of action through injury and has no intention of spending any more time on the sidelines.[LNB]Now fully fit, Broadfoot concedes he may have to consider a loan spell away from Ibrox if his opportunities to earn game-time are likely to be limited next term.[LNB]Asked if a loan move could be an option, he replied: "If I'm not seen as a first-team regular, then yes.[LNB]"I need to know where I stand. I've missed enough football and I don't really want to be here just covering positions to be honest.[LNB]"I want to be playing week in, week out. I'm at the age where I need to be doing that."[LNB]Broadfoot, 26, added: "I came here as a young boy from St Mirren and I expected not to play any games whatsoever and ended up playing in every game in Europe all the way to the UEFA Cup final.[LNB]"If it's a challenge, I'm up for the challenge and I'm ready to go.[LNB]"But, at the end of the day, if I'm not given that chance to prove that I'm good enough to play week in, week out, then I would have to look elsewhere."[LNB]A foot injury means Broadfoot has not featured in a competitive match since the Champions League clash with Manchester United last November.[LNB]But he says he is more than ready for the new Clydesdale Bank Premier League season, which gets under way with the visit of Hearts on Saturday.[LNB]He said: "Pre-season has been short so I came back four or five weeks early to make sure I was ready to go.[LNB]"I've been unlucky with injuries over the last three seasons so hopefully this year I can get over that and move on.[LNB]"I love playing football and missing games frustrates the life out of me to be honest.[LNB]"It is part and parcel of being a footballer and you just have to be strong, deal with it, and get on with it."[LNB]So far, Rangers' only summer business in the transfer market has been the capture of Spanish midfielder Juan Manuel Ortiz from Almeria.[LNB]But Carlos Cuellar could be set for a return to the Scottish champions after McCoist confirmed at the weekend that a fee has been agreed with Aston Villa.[LNB]Despite the prospect of further competition from the defender, Broadfoot would welcome the move.[LNB]He said: "We would love to have Carlos back here. Not only as a player, he is also a nice person.[LNB]"You can see the quality he has and that's why he went to the Premiership. I don't know if it's done yet but, if it is, then it can only be good for Rangers.[LNB]"If we get Carlos in and maybe another one, I think we will be defensively secure and we can hopefully get some bodies for elsewhere.[LNB]"As players, you always look at your own position and think it will be harder if new players come in.[LNB]"But it's a long season. When you look at last year, we were down to the bare bones at one point.[LNB]"Everyone in the squad will get used at some point so the more bodies, the better for us.[LNB]"It's a long season and, if we do pick up a couple of injuries, it could leave us short. We do need bodies in and I'm sure that will happen."
