JCS 649 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 like most of you I have been following the Whittaker 'saga' wth considerable interest. Will he sign a new contract and stay, or will be join Kenny Miller at Bursaspor?Let me say at the outset that I have never been a Steven Whittaker fan. The rare flashes of skill he shows going forward are far outweighed by the times I have cringed at his schoolboy defending. In my opinion he is a liability in defence and a luxury going forward.However, the thing that angered me most was the rumour (and I stress rumour!) that he has been offered a salary in the region of 22k a week. If that is true, then it raises serious concerns about the judgement of those at Ibrox - Ally chief among them. Whilst it is imperative that we retain our top players, I do not see Whittaker in that 'bracket'. Steve Davis certainly; Bougherra as well - if he commits to Rangers, but not Whittaker.WHAT DO YOU THINK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,762 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I never knew we had two Whittakers at the team mate Seriously though i see the sun are saying that Rangers think he may sign a new deal this week. I would like him to stay but no way should he be breaking the 20kp/w mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordo 33 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I'd like him to stay, but he should be nowhere near £20k a week, never mind over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I dont think he is worth more than £20k a week.If he signed a new deal for say £14k a week or less then i would be happy but he should go if he wants more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka 14 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Steven Whittaker FFS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERST1LLADIE 33 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Not A 20k player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt 2,541 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Go. Offer Hutton the 20k if he is going for nothing from Spurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt 2,541 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Oh yeah what if I want to answer both questions at the top with no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,254 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 like most of you I have been following the Whittaker 'saga' wth considerable interest. Will he sign a new contract and stay, or will be join Kenny Miller at Bursaspor?Let me say at the outset that I have never been a Steven Whittaker fan. The rare flashes of skill he shows going forward are far outweighed by the times I have cringed at his schoolboy defending. In my opinion he is a liability in defence and a luxury going forward.However, the thing that angered me most was the rumour (and I stress rumour!) that he has been offered a salary in the region of 22k a week. If that is true, then it raises serious concerns about the judgement of those at Ibrox - Ally chief among them. Whilst it is imperative that we retain our top players, I do not see Whittaker in that 'bracket'. Steve Davis certainly; Bougherra as well - if he commits to Rangers, but not Whittaker.WHAT DO YOU THINK?I agree completely with your statement.There have been very few games where I would consider that he should get pass marks; terrible positional sense,poor judgement,passing and consistent lack of concentration in defensive areas.Going forward he looks better until he tries to cross a ball and he tends to fail to have the pace to track back. His limitations have been masked over the last few seasons by the unselfish covering done by Davis.People say that he should play in midfield but I think he is even more like a fish out of water there not knowing when or whether to track back or go forward; versatility has to be linked with competence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,762 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 People on this forum are horrendous when it comes to spelling players names. Though I'd add that.Kevin Thompson, Steven Davies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
achaleven 38 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Name me any Rangers player in recent years who has turned down more money elsewhere? If Bougherra could get more money elsewhere (or if anybody wanted him of course) he'd be gone. Same for Steve Davis. The fact that Whittaker seems to actually be considering a deal from us is indeed a first, ie Miller, Boyd etc etc. I doubt very much if we've offered him anything like the 20k + that's been quoted on here. Hope he stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J...R 20 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I like the guy and hope he stays, but 20k a week, come on to fuck, there's no way he should be on that kind of money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Go. Offer Hutton the 20k if he is going for nothing from Spurs. why would he accept less than he is currently on and can get elsewhere? If he gest a free he will belooking for wages circa £40k a week at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Go Now, getting a bit of big head now i think. He is a shite Defender, and now he thinks he demand more money, if he was good i wouldn't have a problem with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,442 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Pretty much my view on it as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt 2,541 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 why would he accept less than he is currently on and can get elsewhere? If he gest a free he will belooking for wages circa £40k a week at leastWorth a try Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back2BackChampions 31 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 He was horrible in champions league, one of the worse in last two CL campaigns.If he does hold club to ransom and succeeds in getting 20k out the club, it would be difficult supporting this man in the same way if he wtays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 3,717 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hope he stays but on realistic wages. Some of the figures that are being rumoured are too high. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Govan Front Antz 15 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Whittaker can fuck off as far as im concenred. His agents quotes have sealed his fate in my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldo89 2 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Go. Offer Hutton the 20k if he is going for nothing from Spurs.No doubt it would break the team morale wage stucture, id much rather match whatever Hutton's being paid at Spurs (35k-40k id reckon), then punt Whitty to Turkey. He isnt worth more than 10k. Cant handle Celtic or any Euro team. His positioning is absolutley brutal at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I would rather he stayed but he's not worth wages of £20,000 a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyEnglish 48 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 If he's rejected 20k a week then he should go, i think he's worth maybe half that. Theres only 2 players in the squad worth 20k a week in my opinion and thats Jelavic and McGregor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt 2,541 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 No doubt it would break the team morale wage stucture, id much rather match whatever Hutton's being paid at Spurs (35k-40k id reckon), then punt Whitty to Turkey. He isnt worth more than 10k. Cant handle Celtic or any Euro team. His positioning is absolutley brutal at times.How would it? I think Hutton would be a key player for us again. He would merit the 20k that Whitts does not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark. 69 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 No. He's a very average player at best, inconsistent and rarely stops balls coming in the box. Sell him, he'll be back at Hibs in a few years if he does leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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