[lfc-news] Kirkland prefers West Brom to Celtic - PA

PA Sport, 25 June 2005
KIRKLAND PREFERS WEST BROM TO CELTIC

Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland is still set to join West Brom on loan from
Liverpool despite late interest in the player from Celtic.

The 24-year-old's agent Colin Gordon has revealed Hoops boss Gordon
Strachan was also keen on taking the former Coventry man on loan.

However, Kirkland felt staying in England gave him the best chance of
claiming a place in England's 2006 World Cup finals squad, should they
qualify.

"Celtic are pushing really, really hard and Chris still has a very high
regard for Gordon Strachan," Gordon told the West Midlands Express and Star.

"They worked together at Coventry and he still calls him 'gaffer'.

"But Chris feels Albion and the Premiership is the place to be. He is a
little concerned Scotland means 'out of sight, out of mind'.

"The opportunity at Albion is exciting for him and suits all parties.
Albion get a top-quality goalkeeper for a season, Liverpool can see
Chris prove his fitness and Chris gets the chance to show everyone what
he can do.

"He wants to prove to the football world he is fit again and ready to
re-establish himself, not just in the Premiership but as an England
goalkeeper.

"There is a World Cup a year down the line and that is still very much
in his thoughts."

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