Gold Coast have filled the void left by Shane Smeltz's departure to Turkish Super League club Genclerbirligi SK by signing Socceroo Bruce Djite until the end of the season.

GOLD Coast United's new star signing Bruce Djite has joined his new team-mates at the club as he looks to fill the golden boots of departed hitman Shane Smeltz.

Following the transfer of Shane Smeltz to Turkish club Genclerbirligi SK, Gold Coast United have filled their striking void by signing Socceroo Bruce Djite.

SHANE Smeltz says he cannot wait to start scoring goals for new club Genclerbirligi after completing his switch to the Turkish outfit from Gold Coast United.

GOLD Coast  striker Shane Smeltz says he has been cleared to play in the Turkey despite a possible legal challenge.

GOLD Coast United striker Shane Smeltz says he has been cleared to play in the Turkish Super League despite a possible legal challenge.

BRAZILIAN import Anderson Alves da Silva has been ordered to train with Gold Coast United's youth team after his angry outburst when he was substituted in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory. <strong>Vote in our online poll</strong>

THE controversial and unpopular crowd cap for Gold Coast United games at Skilled Park could gradually be lifted ... if the demand is there. <strong>Vote online</strong>

GOLD Coast United have dumped their controversial crowd-capping scheme, but will continue to restrict fans to Skilled Park's western stand.

Gold Coast United have dumped their controversial crowd-capping scheme, but will continue to restrict fans to Skilled Park's western stand unless ticket sales improve.

GOLD Coast United midfielder Zenon Caravella believes the arrival of new signing Bruce Djite and the return of injured hitman Joel Porter will kickstart the club's stuttering start to the new A-League season when they resume action in Perth on September 12. <strong>Vote online</strong>

GOLD Coast United were impotent in attack throughout their 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory, but coach Miron Bleiberg says it was Joel Porter who would have made the difference, not two-time Golden Boot winner Shane Smeltz.

Gold Coast United were impotent in attack in their 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory on Sunday, but according to coach Miron Bleiberg it was Joel Porter who was missed and not two-time Golden Boot winner Shane Smeltz.

ERNIE Merrick revealed Melbourne Victory's training track efforts to tighten up on defending set plays had reaped its reward in the victory over Gold Coast United.