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Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou quashes speculation linking Matt McKay with an A-League return
The Socceroos midfielder has only managed three appearances for the Gers since his move to Scotland, prompting talk he could leave during January
Jan 31, 2012 5:36:00 AM
By Kosuke Kato
Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou has rejected speculation concerning the possible return of talismanic midfielder Matt McKay, currently at Scottish Premier League giants Rangers.
Scottish website STV claimed this week the A-League were keen on McKay but Postecoglou denied making an approach for him, making it clear the club was in no position to sign the 29-year-old.
“I’m not convinced Matty (McKay) wants to leave at the moment. There’s not enough certainty there for us to pursue it, but we’re working hard to bring someone in this period,” Postecoglou told reporters.
“If he becomes a free agent, we’d obviously have a look into it. From our point of view unless there’s a clear indication he’d be released there’s no point talking about it.”
Rumours continue to surround the future of the Australia international, who has struggled to make an impact at the Glasgow club with made only three appearances this season.
McKay, who earlier this month rejected a loan move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ittihad, is reportedly determined to continue fighting for a starting spot in Ally McCoist's side.
Having played a key role in Brisbane’s victorious 2010-11 A-League premiership campaign and Australia’s surge to the 2011 Asian Cup final, the lack of competitive match time may threaten McKay’s position in the national team.
Scottish website STV claimed this week the A-League were keen on McKay but Postecoglou denied making an approach for him, making it clear the club was in no position to sign the 29-year-old.
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“I’m not convinced Matty (McKay) wants to leave at the moment. There’s not enough certainty there for us to pursue it, but we’re working hard to bring someone in this period,” Postecoglou told reporters.
“If he becomes a free agent, we’d obviously have a look into it. From our point of view unless there’s a clear indication he’d be released there’s no point talking about it.”
Rumours continue to surround the future of the Australia international, who has struggled to make an impact at the Glasgow club with made only three appearances this season.
McKay, who earlier this month rejected a loan move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ittihad, is reportedly determined to continue fighting for a starting spot in Ally McCoist's side.
Having played a key role in Brisbane’s victorious 2010-11 A-League premiership campaign and Australia’s surge to the 2011 Asian Cup final, the lack of competitive match time may threaten McKay’s position in the national team.
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