'CITY'S LONGEST SERVING PLAYER LOOKING FOR MOVE AWAY'

Wednesday 23rd October 2013

KEVIN McNaughton hopes Saturday’s home clash with Ipswich Town will not be his last for Wanderers.

The Scottish full-back has been a rock in the Whites defence since his arrival from Cardiff City on loan but will return to South Wales after this weekend unless his deal is renewed.

McNaughton admits the prospect of regular football is slim under Malky Mackay in the Premier League but he is yet to be told whether his Reebok stay will be prolonged.

“I don’t really know what is going on to be completely honest,” But I know I’m not really getting a look in at Cardiff and all I want to do is play football, so that’s my only aim at the minute.

“If the manager wants to extend it then brilliant, I’d love to stay on for longer. But I’m under no illusion, I’ll have to do well for the club first.”

Dougie Freedman indicated before Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday that he would be seeking talks with his opposite number Mackay over extending McNaughton’s stay, but would also need the deal to be ratified by owner Eddie Davies and the chairman Phil Gartside.

“It’s no use me saying I’d love to have him because there are a couple of hurdles that we need to get over first,” said Freedman.

“Kevin seems to be happy and he’s doing well. But Malky’s got one or two situations so I haven’t been in contact yet. When it comes about I’ll sit down and talk to them and take it from there.”

McNaughton is Cardiff’s longest-serving player and signed a new one-year contract in the summer.

But he has been out of the picture since the arrival of Kevin Theophile and John Brayford in the transfer window and could be available in January.

“I couldn’t even see myself getting into the squad and travelling, never mind the team,” the 31-year-old said.

“That became a bit of a problem for me, but when the gaffer told me he had been speaking to Dougie and that he was interested in taking me for a month, it was ideal.

“I knew the situation Bolton were in but I knew they were a good team last season and they still have the same players.

“Clubs can very easily find themselves in that difficult situation, it happens.

“But it didn’t stop me wanting to come here and see how it went.”

I know testimonials are meant to be for ten years but players staying with clubs for even a couple of years is rare these days.

judging so far id have rather us have kept kev over brayford!

Can't blame the guy if he wants to remain at Bolton for the forseeable. But I'll be more than gutted if he doesn't appear for us in the Prem, having worked so hard and gone through thick and thin to help get us there...

SuperKev=City Legend. 'That' promotion picture is iconic. I feel a t-shirt launch coming on........

Deserves a testimonial.

Deserves a testimonial.

yeah awesome servant for us

Can't blame the guy if he wants to remain at Bolton for the forseeable. But I'll be more than gutted if he doesn't appear for us in the Prem, having worked so hard and gone through thick and thin to help get us there...

Agreed...We have a steady eddy on the left side with Taylor..In some games would like one on the other side.. Theophile? great going forward against Hull and Fulham...other games? (mmm leave that to you)...think Norwich will target our right side on Saturday as possible weak link, may not of seen last Super Kev. yet!

Don't blame him, He wants to play football we can't offer him that here right now. A city legend

Can't blame the guy if he wants to remain at Bolton for the forseeable. But I'll be more than gutted if he doesn't appear for us in the Prem, having worked so hard and gone through thick and thin to help get us there...

Agreed...We have a steady eddy on the left side with Taylor..In some games would like one on the other side.. Theophile? great going forward against Hull and Fulham...other games? (mmm leave that to you)...think Norwich will target our right side on Saturday as possible weak link, may not of seen last Super Kev. yet!

Your avin a larf.........steady Eddie my arse
Watch how many times in a game he is caught out of position.
Definitely the week link in our defence, give me Theo any day of the week.

Your avin a larf.........steady Eddie my arse
Watch how many times in a game he is caught out of position.
Definitely the week link in our defence, give me Theo any day of the week.

Did you see the Remy goal ..Theo running back from up field.. Centre, belted back ..got there, Remy knew Theo could not stop and keep his balance so cut inside and scored...Taylor, drawn out of position for Paulinho Goal but not too worried about our left side...vulnerable on right against the better teams if Odenwingie playing in front of Theo, (If Bellamy on right mid. different matter IMO)

Its ten years for an official testimonial, but im sure that if the club made one of its friendly games prior to next season a joint testimonial/charity match for Kev they would get over 20k attendance.Half the money for Kev and half for a welsh charity of his choice.

Tell Freedman We wont be scared if he goes, and wish Kevin Mc the best of luck.