Danny 9 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 We all know Smith works in mysterious ways, and tbf last season it all worked out, but a major concern I have is that Broadfoot, despite his inability to play football, may regain his right back slot at the expense of Whittaker. Now, I know Walter's on record as saying that Whittaker is one of the players he believes took a while to settle in, so that implies he believes he's achieved this now, and that he will remain as our first choice right back? I hope so. I'd be absolutely appalled if Broadfoot returns to the fold and we see Whittaker benched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady 1 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I hope he stays in, I think Whittaker is beginning to excel at right back and could be a very important player this season. Broadfoot is one of the worse players I have ever seen, I literally can't believe week after week he was getting games, the guy can't even cook and egg let alone play football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I doubt it, in an interview earlier on in the month Walter had nothing but praise for Whitty and said he thought he was our most consistent player from january till the end of the season (which i agree with) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCR1 1,535 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Meh, overall broadfoot has been good for us at points in the season, as has whittaker. Its a toughy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy 68 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Yeah I'm sure I seen Walter speak about the likes of Whittaker and Lafferty, saying they needed a bit of time to settle in and find their feet, and now they have done that. Whittaker was excellent towards the end of last season, despite an inconsistent start, as oppose to Broadfoot who was consistently dire throughout. Whittaker simply must keep his place! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,737 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Broadfoot is out for so long, so hopefully, Whittaker take this opportunity to make the RB his own, which I believe he has already gone a long way to doing... he showed against hibs and dundee utd towards the end of the season he can step up in important games and I think he can only improve from now on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfourtwo 2,012 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Whittaker was starting to some us what he can do, i just hope Walter gives him a proper chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 IMHO we should be looking for a new RB. But give me Whittaker over Broadfoot anyday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Surely he will keep his place. He's one of our most exciting players IMO, and was showing potential that he could be come really good with a lengthy run in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devref 201 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 i dont think broadfoot let us down at rb but i think its whitakers shirt now and broadfoot kept as cover.dont shoot me for this unless you can name someone else who performed better at rb than him until the injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 31,288 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 People seem to forget that KB is a center half ( I didn't say a good one ) and not a right back. Perhaps young Jordan Mcmillan will be the alternate right back if SW gets injured. I think I read that KB is out until November. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,104 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Broadfoot should not be near the Rangers first team ever. Yes he tries and has heart but so do i fur christ sake. Whittaker was starting to show he has the ability to go far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper1989 0 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Broadfoot is simply not good enough. Whittaker really came on to his game in the latter part of the season. And... that pass to Boydy for goal #3 -- when it mattered -- was on a plate. Perfect pass. Always rated Whittaker. Terriric player and will only get better. KB reached his peak while at St. Mirren. Good guy -- but... not a good enough player for the Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 In an a ideal world where we had money to burn I would like a new RB in but we aren't in a ideal world so Steven should be out RB. Broadfoot is fucking horrendous and should be no where near the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railcard 2 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Whittaker = Football Player Broadfoot = Typical Average Scottish Defender Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macka1990 0 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 whittaker for sure would be appalled if he wasnt saying that i think broadfoot is good enough to be kept around as back up, especailly with the current finacial situation also i dont agree with the comments of we need a new RB, even in a ideal world where we had 15m to spend, RB would be one of the last places i would strengthen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macleod1873 0 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I hope he goes for whittaker, he is a far better footballer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flecky1 4 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 broadfoot is back up now, whitts has made right back his own and he will become an excellent rangers player. imho whittaker is outstanding and could do whatever he wanted in the game of football. i hope we keep him for years n years, time is on his side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ni 12 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 i doubt it. This time last year i would have played broadfoot over whittaker as i thought whittaker was very poor but whittaker has improved immensely since christmas. He still has to work on his defending a bit more but he was starting to look like a decent player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gid 46 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 No chance Danny. Walter doesn't spend that kinda money with a skint team on a back up. In an odd way, Broadfoot's injury was a blessing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 If Smith favours Broadfoot, he needs his head checked. I still honestly think he's no better than a lucky pub footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Whittaker deserves to be first choice considering his contribution towards the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsa 3,906 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 broadfoot is awful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaD CoW 3 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Isn't the halfwit still out injured? I'd really hope not Whittaker was the most improved player in the run in and put an end to a lot of fans views on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 It depresses and saddens me that Kirk Broadfoot plays for our club. He's absolutely terrible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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