Savage dream! I'll come out of retirement to play for Rangers for free, says Robbie



Robbie Savage has offered to come out of retirement and play for Rangers for free as the Ibrox club plans for life in the Third Division.

The controversial former Welsh international, now working as a television and radio pundit, insisted his offer should be treated seriously and said he had contacted Ibrox chief executive Charles Green ‘to ask Ally if he needs help’.

Savage, 37, began his career playing in the Manchester United youth set-up alongside the golden generation of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. He ended his playing days last year after a spell with Derby in the English Championship but insisted fitness would not be a problem.

An offer they can't refuse? Robbie Savage says he'll play for Rangers for free

Speaking on Twitter, Savage said: ‘On a serious note, if Rangers are struggling for players I would come out of retirement and play for nothing ... could do a job in scot div 3! It would be a privilege to play for a great club ... only retired a year ago.

‘Sometimes you need to give back, it’s a great club, still only 37. Holding midfielder still a piece of p***. Is it worth me ringing Ally?

‘I might be mad thinking I can but if their desperate for players, I’ll go up there and play for nothing!

‘You think I’m joking, I’m serious ! I’ve sent a text to Charles Green already to ask Ally if he needs any help!! The offer is there we will wait and see !!’

Whether manager Ally McCoist is prepared to take Savage up on his offer is another matter. The Ibrox boss is desperately looking to strengthen his depleted squad ahead of a transfer embargo which begins on Saturday, September 1.

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Already, former Hearts players Ian Black and Craig Beattie have been training at Murray Park ahead of their prospective signings with Dean Shiels — on loan at Kilmarnock last season — and Steve Jennings — at Motherwell last term — also on the McCoist wish-list as he prepares to offer lucrative contracts stretching to in the region of £7,000 a week.

Former Scotland international striker Kevin Kyle remains another who could feature among the new arrivals.

No transfer dealings can be completed, however, until the club is handed membership of the Scottish Football Association.

Green had spoken confidently of that deal being signed and sealed yesterday but negotiations with the football authorities dragged on and a decision with the SFA may now not be reached until the end of the week.

The Ibrox club, meanwhile, intend to pursue English Championship side Hull City for cash after they signed Sone Aluko on a two-year deal.

The 23-year-old former Aberdeen midfielder joined Rangers last November on an initial deal until the end of the season and was a goalscoring revelation but refused to allow his contract to transfer to the newco.