LICENCE TO PRINT MANNY

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- BY SCOTT McDERMOTT

the time about how he was our worst player and all that nonsense.

“But he just needed a chance to prove himself at that level and Rangers fans are now seeing that.

“We knew that if they had faith in him and he got an opportunity that hed be a top player up there.

“There was real competition to sign him when Rangers came in, from Europe and the Championship. We had a £3m bid from Norwich City for Manny, which we nearly accepted, but he turned that move down.

“Then we had Italian and Belgian clubs interested as well.

“That's why it took us around five weeks to get the deal done with Rangers.

“But we got a good deal, which includes a sell-on and a few add-ons including goals.

“But, trust me, Rangers will make millions on Manny.

“It’s great watching him up there every time he scores a goal.