jadums 0 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Am i the only one who thinks Whittaker should not have got a 5 year deal on a higher salary? In games against decent quality opposition he is one of our weakest links. He cant defend, he gets caught to high up the pitch, his first touch is lacking. His goals per season for a RB was aweseome a couple of seasons ago.Now he doesn't score much and if he does its penalties. We could do alot worse but i think its time we started afresh with atleast a new LB or a RB. Nothing against Whittaker i just dont see him as a main player for the champs. Tbh i prefer Broadfoot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Duration i dont have a problem with, he is just coming into his prime. His salary, is none of our business. Like it or not he is a main player and he does and can score goals, more than most defenders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekerrthebear 124 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 i agree but its seems like we dont have alot to spend in the transfer market so i doubt we could afford better TBH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadums 0 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Duration i dont have a problem with, he is just coming into his prime. His salary, is none of our business. Like it or not he is a main player and he does and can score goals, more than most defenders.Obviously he scores more than most RB's but take away his penalties and compared to a few seasons ago hes scored like a 1/4 of the goals he did score. I remember some awesome goals from whittaker on a regular basis but not anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joker69 60 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Imo Whits has got better each year his versitillity is priceless to our small squad. I know many people on here don't rate him but we have him tied up as he is entering his prime. Also this allows us to command a decent fee should any other clubs come calling.He was never quoted as saying he wanted to leave. He was vital imo last year and I for one think he deserves this deal I imagine he could almost double his new offer by holding out for Bursa. He hasn't he is committed Ally want him people should get off his back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadums 0 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Duration i dont have a problem with, he is just coming into his prime. His salary, is none of our business. Like it or not he is a main player and he does and can score goals, more than most defenders.Obviously he scores more than most RB's but take away his penalties and compared to a few seasons ago hes scored like a 1/4 of the goals he did score. I remember some awesome goals from whittaker on a regular basis but not anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 "I prefer Broadfoot"I wish you said that at the start so I would have stopped reading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Obviously he scores more than most RB's but take away his penalties and compared to a few seasons ago hes scored like a 1/4 of the goals he did score. I remember some awesome goals from whittaker on a regular basis but not anymore.The team didnt play well last year, especially the defence, not just Whittaker. We done a hell of a lot of defending last season, maybe thats part of the reason he didnt score as many. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoyDave 123 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 He may not see out all of his 5 year contract and we may get a decent fee further down the line.I am happy for Whittaker and McGregor to sign new long term deals.Steven Whittaker can probably play anywhere in the back line and midfield and do a good job for us.I think he has been training hard and gotten stronger and fitter and we should have him at his peak.Perhaps if David Weir(no offense love the guy) is not in the back line we may see a more attacking Whittaker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadums 0 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 The team didnt play well last year, especially the defence, not just Whittaker. We done a hell of a lot of defending last season, maybe thats part of the reason he didnt score as many.We racked up 93 points last year! There were a few blips for sure but it was a testing year and The Rangers came up trumps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,084 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I am sick off these threads, some rangers fans can never be happy, Get a grip ffs Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooler 4,509 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I dont rate him at all as a defender but as long as he's a Ranger he'll have my support. Not too concerned about the length of his contract as he won't be our 1st choice RB for another 5 years.................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersBear 6 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Duration i dont have a problem with, he is just coming into his prime. His salary, is none of our business. Like it or not he is a main player and he does and can score goals, more than most defenders.Spot on mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 We racked up 93 points last year! There were a few blips for sure but it was a testing year and The Rangers came up trumps.Look at the standard of opposition though, fans were moaning right through the season at how poor the football was from us. 90% of match threads were dominated by moans and groans despite us winning. We finished very well, but before that it was extremely poor and pretty boring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocky Broon 207 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I dont rate him at all as a defender but as long as he's a Ranger he'll have my support. Not too concerned about the length of his contract as he won't be our 1st choice RB for another 5 years..................I also have my doubts about him from a defending point of view but at least Whyte is putting his money where his mouth is and thats good for morale.The past few weeks have been torture on here from the doom-mongers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadums 0 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 I am sick off these threads, some rangers fans can never be happy, Get a grip ffsIf your sick of these threads don't read them. Who says im not happy? We just tied up a player on a 5 year deal we have recieved 3 bids for from a financially superior club which means we can command a good fee for him in the future. I have an opinion yeh, but why wouldnt i be happy? Im just not glad that we are offering a bumper 5 year contract to a player that should have been offered at most a 3 year deal. Im off for tea now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewaj3 1,462 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I like Whittaker, he's well worthy of a new deal, 5 years is fine, hes only just turned 27 last month and it now means if he leaves we can expect a good transfer fee, I'd reckon 4 mill, but we have him for his peak years and i totally believe keeping the core of this squad together is a good thing, why break up a side of champions? Am I happy with how the negotiations went and how is agent acted? No, but I do believe Whittaker is a key part of our side and I'm not convinced there's a better right back in Scotland. If its not broke why fix it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,084 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 If your sick of these threads don't read them. Who says im not happy? We just tied up a player on a 5 year deal we have recieved 3 bids for from a financially superior club which means we can command a good fee for him in the future. I have an opinion yeh, but why wouldnt i be happy? Im just not glad that we are offering a bumper 5 year contract to a player that should have been offered at most a 3 year deal. Im off for tea now.So what differance would giving him a 3year to 5years deal(dont say two years) we get more money for him now he is on a longer contract?Its your opinion mate but this place is getting more and more negitive on a hourly basisYou wouldn't think we are champions Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Obviously the management team of Whyte, Smith and McCoist think he is worth it which is all that matters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXV 34 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 He may not see out all of his 5 year contract and we may get a decent fee further down the line.I am happy for Whittaker and McGregor to sign new long term deals.Steven Whittaker can probably play anywhere in the back line and midfield and do a good job for us.I think he has been training hard and gotten stronger and fitter and we should have him at his peak.Perhaps if David Weir(no offense love the guy) is not in the back line we may see a more attacking Whittaker.Exactly, 1 or 2 year deals leave us open to shitey offers for our players as there isn't the factor of a long contract for us to haggle over - such as the Kenny Miller situation. Auld Jim McLean is advising Gordon Smith on this subject, ha ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark. 69 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Am i the only one who thinks Whittaker should not have got a 5 year deal on a higher salary? In games against decent quality opposition he is one of our weakest links. He cant defend, he gets caught to high up the pitch, his first touch is lacking. His goals per season for a RB was aweseome a couple of seasons ago.Now he doesn't score much and if he does its penalties. We could do alot worse but i think its time we started afresh with atleast a new LB or a RB. Nothing against Whittaker i just dont see him as a main player for the champs. Tbh i prefer Broadfoot!I agree, don't rate him at all tbh. Massively over-rated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Hes now an overpaid very average defender and the rest of the squad will be looking for crazy deals , when they see what this bombscare got Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 55,363 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Hes now an overpaid very average defender and the rest of the squad will be looking for crazy deals , when they see what this bombscare gotDo you ever say anything positive about anything Rangers related? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I think its been established all our players are pish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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