LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Seen the advert thread by croatianbycicles and thought I'd give an article a bash, jotted down some notes from various websites and had a go. Gregg Wylde believes Rangers will be able to manage without long term absentee Steven Naismith and declares he is prepared to up his play in order to fill the void left by The SPL’s top scorer so far this season (weighing in with nine league goals) who has already picked up The Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League September Player of The Month award along the way.The youngster’s most prominent position is usually when deployed from the left hand side of midfield though he deems himself available to play on the right flank if called upon by manager Ally McCoist after learning of a possible nine month lay-off for highly influential winger Steven Naismith who was ruled out for the remainder of the season with cruciate ligament damage sustained during last weekend’s 2-1 triumph at bitter rivals Aberdeen. And he has full belief in his own abilities stating that he is more than willing to move to a less than comfortable spot on the right hand side in aid of covering for his injury struck team mate. The Scotland under-21 player recognizes that without Naismith in the team, it releases a spot which he is eager to grip firmly with both hands after being omitted from the starting line up in the last two league matches, McCoist instead sticking with his newly formed left-sided duo Sasa Papac and Lee Wallace. Meanwhile the young winger claims he was glad of the rest but is now invigorated and prepared to slot back into the starting line-up. He recognizes the loss of an important first-team member though sees no reason why Rangers title push should be disrupted. Next on the fixture list for the current league leaders is the visit of struggling Dundee United on Saturday as they target a 12 point lead over nearest rivals Motherwell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Mustard 380 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Why should the right wing be uncomfortable for young Wylde to play?He plays for Rangers, and should be able to swap wings comfortably, the same way many of his predecessors have.There are advantages in a predominantly left footed player playing on either wing, and he better learn fast what they are...and improve his "bad" foot if he feels it's not strong enough.Davie Cooper, Ralph Brand, Davy Wilson, and loads of others had to change wings at times. It didn't stop them being Rangers greats, so just get on with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Mustard 380 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Well researched mate. Well done. Is he getting article status? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBlue 136 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 "nearest rivals Motherwell" doesn't get old, does it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 sometimes wingers have to play on the wrong side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongbowLoyal. 36 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 "nearest rivals Motherwell" doesn't get old, does it?This Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NessFTW 40 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Why should the right wing be uncomfortable for young Wylde to play?He plays for Rangers, and should be able to swap wings comfortably, the same way many of his predecessors have.There are advantages in a predominantly left footed player playing on either wing, and he better learn fast what they are...and improve his "bad" foot if he feels it's not strong enough.Davie Cooper, Ralph Brand, Davy Wilson, and loads of others had to change wings at times. It didn't stop them being Rangers greats, so just get on with it.You did read the article didn't you? Wylde said he's more than willing to go over to the right to cover for one of his mates.Still having a wee go though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I just hope he gets the same leeway Weiss was given for playing wrong side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafia32 93 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I just hope he gets the same leeway Weiss was given for playing wrong side.i hope so too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NessFTW 40 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I just hope he gets the same leeway Weiss was given for playing wrong side.He will from me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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