Amac9 2,060 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 RANGERS have major problems in defence for tomorrow's game with Inverness after it emerged Steven Whittaker is also a doubt for the match.With Madjid Bougherra suspended and Sasa Papac struggling with a groin problem, the Light Blues were already looking as though they'd be short of options at the back.But Whittaker reported for training at Murray Park this morning with a badly bruised toe after Saturday's 4-0 win over Hamilton at Ibrox.That means he too may have to sit out the meeting with the Highlanders and his absence could leave Smith with a major headache.Andy Webster could make his first league start of the campaign in Bougherra's place as the Algerian serves a one-match ban.But while Richard Foster is certain to feature as one of the full-backs, who else comes should Whittaker not prove his fitness in time remains to be seen.Maurice Edu, Darren Cole, Gregg Wylde and Salim Kerkar can all play either on the right or left sides of defence.None of them have featured regularly for the SPL champions in recent weeks though, let alone in those positions, and Smith has plenty of thinking to do ahead of kick off.Steven Naismith is another who appears set to miss the game as he continues to recover from a hamstring strain.Smith said: "We've got a wee struggle defensively as we've got doubts over Whittaker and Papac for tomorrow."Madjid Bougherra is suspended so we're a wee bit short in that respect while Steven Naismith is still struggling further up the field."We have some people missing but they're not long-term problems. Andy Webster is available, as is Richard Foster, so we'll be able to cover the situation."http://www.rangers.co.uk/articles/20110117/defensive-problems-for-gers_2254024_2268907 McGregorFoster Webster Weir WyldeDavis McCulloch Ness WeissLafferty Miller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,637 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 big lee at centre half with edu in the middle of the parkwouldnt have webster anywhere near the team, also how far have we dropped when we need to worry defensively about ICT at ibrox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudrupno1 3,932 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 maybe webster can help us out if he s fit mite see kerkar too then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,761 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Darren should come in for him, with Wylde for Naismith with Weiss on the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 This was always going to be a tough game and it has got tougher now.Our defence has not been the best when it was at full strength and now we will either have a CM deployed at CB or that waster Webster who will probably only last 5 minutes before complaining of an injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickn1234 4 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 no danger jig at cb, websters a centre back- use him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt 2,544 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Stick kerkar in at left back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muz333 376 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I wouldn't be surprised if Webster got injured at training today as well just before we're set to play our Boogie team. We're due a win against them by now though and I see us doing it, wouldn't mind seeing Wylde have a go at FB if Papac is still out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillybilly 151 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 i reckon cole will be played at right back, foster left. with weir partnering either webster or mcculloch at centre back. or could walter revert to a 3 at the back ? webster, mcculloch and weir Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 I don't see Darren Cole getting a game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL.I.AM 18 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 As long as we go at them straight from kick off, like we have done in the past 2 games, we wont need to worry too much about our defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolongawake 1,272 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 no, 3 at the back is a dead tactic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 4,070 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Jordan McMillan could fill in at RB with Foster at LB, in theory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,844 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Cole Webster Weir FosterSorted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Andy little has also played right back, is he available?I'd go withCole Webster Weir FosterBut I haven't seen wylde at LB so the coaches will know if he's up to it. Time Webster started earning his wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,637 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 i love how people are expecting webster to fill in like its natural no doubt he'll give coisty a high five and then complain of a sore hand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 i love how people are expecting webster to fill in like its natural no doubt he'll give coisty a high five and then complain of a sore handIt's better than assuming he'll get injured, trying to think positively at least!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,637 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 It's better than assuming he'll get injured, trying to think positively at least!!the most positive thought about webster is that we manage to punt him as part of the goodwillie dealget him to fuck out of the club, complete waste of money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Canny argue with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Andy Webster is a complete mess.I bet he manages to injure himself just by getting a bowl of cereal in the morning. He is probably the reason we are in debt with all them fucking medical bills! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDream 12 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Webster will be going to the doctors for a sick note today if he's been told he's starting. I don't think he'll start anyway, Big Lee will probably slot into the vacant CB position for the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aird 3,953 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 A bruised toe?! What a big girl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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