Muff 245 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Andy Webster Injured again I see. A few good games, and all of a sudden he's some sort of player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'd rather Weir played until he was 45 than bring Webster back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'd rather Weir played until he was 45 than bring Webster back. I'd certainly rather play David Weir next season than Andy Webster. You are guaranteed to get more games, and better performances from Weir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,252 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'd rather Weir played until he was 45 than bring Webster back. Thats it in a nutshell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_RFC 0 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Wilson n weir at centre back with boogie right back n papac left back, dnt change the system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovanFrontGers 1 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 For me has to be Bougherra and Weir for most of the games and wilson getting a few games to rest Weir or Bougherra if he has knock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I haven't seen much of Webster this season, is it safe to say he's not much more than a squad player for Rangers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 In my ideal world, after just winning the 85 Million, i would have a word with Walter and tell him to drop Weir for Wilson. Give the auld yin a rest. Once he's had that, try Wilson out at Left back, or Boogie at Right back with Wilson in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I haven't seen much of Webster this season, is it safe to say he's not much more than a squad player for Rangers? He had a decent game against celtc in the 2-1 victory at Tannadice, and ever since then, he's become some sort of quality defender. I've watched him this season, and he has had some good games, and some poor ones. The fullbacks have to be on their toes, and are continually covering for him due to his lack of pace, getting drawn out of position, and committing himsef far too early whether it be in the tackle or air... I've got a number of mates who follow Dundee United every week, and their opinion of him is that he is a steady defender for Dundee United, but nowhere near good enough to be playing for Rangers every week - he's the sort of player who needs to be playing, when fit. I've also a mate who plays for them, and he rates Lee Wilkie higher - that say's it all! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I haven't seen much of Webster this season, is it safe to say he's not much more than a squad player for Rangers? He had a decent game against celtc in the 2-1 victory at Tannadice, and ever since then, he's become some sort of quality defender. I've watched him this season, and he has had some good games, and some poor ones. The fullbacks have to be on their toes, and are continually covering for him due to his lack of pace, getting drawn out of position, and committing himsef far too early whether it be in the tackle or air... I've got a number of mates who follow Dundee United every week, and their opinion of him is that he is a steady defender for Dundee United, but nowhere near good enough to be playing for Rangers every week - he's the sort of player who needs to be playing, when fit. I've also a mate who plays for them, and he rates Lee Wilkie higher - that say's it all! Thanks for that It certainly leaves us with some tough decisions at the end of the season should Weir retire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivybank 4,632 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I hate the constant slating of Weir on this forum. In recent weeks he's been putting in performances that are pretty much identical to Wilson, yet despite being captain and our most consistant players over the past three years, he's the one who should be dropped? All this talk of a lack of pace is going to hurt us is utter bollocks. Pace is no substitute for leadership qualities, organisational skills and experience and that's what gets you through Old Firm games. In those departments Weir shits all over Bougherra and Wilson and that's why he will be our first choice centre half whenever he is available. If I started a thread saying that Fleck should play against Celtic over Boyd because he's more comfortable playing 40/50 yards from goal than Boyd is then I would be rightfully slated. People aren't going to truly appreciate Weir until he has gone and a dumpling like Webster is trying in vain to match his high standards. spot on mate wev e lost i game in 34 is it and davie weir has been the mainstay of the defence hes a legend for me him and boogie in defence all the time and if wilson doesn t sign his contract bye bye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,252 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 spot on mate wev e lost i game in 34 is it and davie weir has been the mainstay of the defence hes a legend for me him and boogie in defence all the time and if wilson doesn t sign his contract bye bye Weir has been to Smith what Butcher was to Souness. Weir is the one player in our squad who is an undoubted Hall Of Famer IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I think we should have a protest about threads on RM that discuss the merits of football! In the case of Webster I think it is another case of absense makes the heart grow fonder. He seems to have the same ability to stay fit as Beasley. Wilson has done well but he also punts a lot of long balls (mind you so does Davie) but until we wrap this up it has to be Weir and Bougherra, but it will be interesting to see Bougherra and Wilson together this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaD CoW 3 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Drop Danny Wilson! Back to the pairing that got us through last season, and the one that has played a big part in this season. Danny Wilson is a good option to have, should Weir need a rest. David Weir has made a few mistakes in recent weeks, but so has Danny Wilson! Agree with both of these posts! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbria_blue 51 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'm going to reserve my opinion until after the St Mirren game so I can see what Wilson and Bougherra will actually be like. I hope they will be brilliant, but it's also possible that they'll be shite. We won't know till we've tried it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby83 0 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Wilson should still get a half dozen more starts and an appearance in the final this season. He need the experience as he will be taking (or should be) over from Weir next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I hate the constant slating of Weir on this forum. In recent weeks he's been putting in performances that are pretty much identical to Wilson, yet despite being captain and our most consistant players over the past three years, he's the one who should be dropped? All this talk of a lack of pace is going to hurt us is utter bollocks. Pace is no substitute for leadership qualities, organisational skills and experience and that's what gets you through Old Firm games. In those departments Weir shits all over Bougherra and Wilson and that's why he will be our first choice centre half whenever he is available. If I started a thread saying that Fleck should play against Celtic over Boyd because he's more comfortable playing 40/50 yards from goal than Boyd is then I would be rightfully slated. People aren't going to truly appreciate Weir until he has gone and a dumpling like Webster is trying in vain to match his high standards. People are desperate for the youngster to be the star But Weir is the better option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordCarson 2 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Weir n Bougie for me! Wilson to play if Weir needs rest or any are injured. By end of season Wilson will have played a fair amount of games and should be considered first chioce when Weir retires Captaining us to another league Title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccoist355 4 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I hate the constant slating of Weir on this forum. In recent weeks he's been putting in performances that are pretty much identical to Wilson, yet despite being captain and our most consistant players over the past three years, he's the one who should be dropped? All this talk of a lack of pace is going to hurt us is utter bollocks. Pace is no substitute for leadership qualities, organisational skills and experience and that's what gets you through Old Firm games. In those departments Weir shits all over Bougherra and Wilson and that's why he will be our first choice centre half whenever he is available. If I started a thread saying that Fleck should play against Celtic over Boyd because he's more comfortable playing 40/50 yards from goal than Boyd is then I would be rightfully slated. People aren't going to truly appreciate Weir until he has gone and a dumpling like Webster is trying in vain to match his high standards. People are desperate for the youngster to be the star But Weir is the better option. Weir leaves us fundamentally weakened due to his lack of pace. Wilson doesnt. That's the key difference to me, especially in an Old Frim game against pacey forwards like the scum have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenDavis 112 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I just want Wilson to play more often because it's disgraceful that we're playing Weir in a ridiculous amount of games and he deserves a bloody rest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Drop Danny Wilson! Back to the pairing that got us through last season, and the one that has played a big part in this season. Danny Wilson is a good option to have, should Weir need a rest. Exactly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersDude90 1 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I honestly can't think of a goal we've lost due to Weir's lack of pace. For a typical centre back Weir isn't even that slow! CB's are rarely overly quick, Bougherra being an exception. Today showed me how unsettled the defence looks without Weir. Both Bougherra and Wilson switched off at times and Weir rarely does that. He's the captain for a reason. Weir and Bougherra is the partnership that won us the league last season and has gone a long way to securing the league this season, Wilson has been a bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryann 0 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 i like wilson, but i think we should stick with experiance for the league run in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allanger 625 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Big Davey cant go on forever. I would use Wilson in the cup and as a back up in case of injury to either Weir or Boogie and allow Weir to concentrate on the league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,252 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Weir leaves us fundamentally weakened due to his lack of pace. Wilson doesnt. That's the key difference to me, especially in an Old Frim game against pacey forwards like the scum have You are completely contradicting yourself here. Surely if we drop Weir for Wilson then we play a higher defensive line, leaving more space for Celtic's pacey frowards to exploit? If you keep Weir in the side you play a deeper line, which restricsts the space in behind and forces the Celtic forwards to play infront of our defence. Seeing as we have only conceded 14 SPL goals this year it's clearly a tactic which works. So why go trying to change it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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