Rangers boss admits illegal approaches for Heidar Helguson
NEIL WARNOCK says he twice made illegal approaches for Heidar Helguson – the man he rates as player of the season so far for Rangers.
Helguson headed the winner at Crystal Palace on Saturday, but the Icelandic striker's contribution was no surprise to the QPR boss, who has always been impressed.
"The best player for us so far has been Helguson. He's been a revelation," Warnock said. "I wouldn't swap him for anybody at the minute. I spoke to him three times in the past – twice illegally – to see if he'd sign for me over the years, so he knows I've been a big fan of his.
"When I arrived here, I just said to him: 'Why don't you give it a go, because I can't see anybody better than you. He has given it a go and he's been tremendous really.
"People said to me he could never play three games in a week, but he's done it twice now. And he's gone to play for his country, whereas a lot of people would have pulled out of the country game to get a break."
