ian1964 10,669 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Mar 4 2009 By Craig Swan WALTER SMITH last night admitted David Weir could be playing for Rangers at 40. The veteran defender was handed a one-year extension to his Ibrox deal last summer after snubbing interest from England to stay in the SPL. Weir was Smith's first signing of a second spell in office and his displays have thrilled him. The Scotland ace will be 39 in May and another 12-month contract could see him stay beyond his 40th birthday. Nothing has been decided but Smith said: "I'm pleasantly surprised by his form. The back four plus Allan McGregor have defended well this season and Davie's been an integral part for more than two years. "I don't suppose we should be surprised any more. Initially, I thought he would be here for a three-or four-month period. Yet here he is, still going and doing really well. "Davie's a quiet lad and people assume that means he's laid back, but he's not. He wants to win and that determination is still in him." If time catches up and Weir is not still playing next term, Smith is convinced he can go into management. He said: "Davie is doing his coaching badges so that and management is a natural followon for him." Smith also praised skipper Barry Ferguson and keeper McGregor ahead of tonight's game against Caley Thistle. Ferguson hit the winner at Hamilton and continues to improve after missing the start of the season through injury. McGregor has also bounced back from surgery and an earlyseason axe to recapture his form. Smith said: "When you are the Rangers captain and have been here a few years, as Barry has, people forget you're the same as everyone else when you've been out for a while. Hopefully he can continue this run of form. "Last season, Allan set a hell of astandard for himself. It took him awhile to get up and running but he's been playing very well." Smith has also issued an upbeat bulletin on the fitness of crocked stars Pedro Mendes, Nacho Novo and Lee McCulloch. None will make tonight's game but he insists all will be fit for the Co-operative Insurance Cup Final against Celtic on March 15. Smith said: "McCulloch and Novo will definitely be fit for the weekend while Mendes is a possibility. "They will certainly be fit for the Cup Final." http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/2009/03/04/fab-at-40-86908-21169957/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmidd 0 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Please no! he's been a great servant and I wish we'd signed him years ago but, touch wood, we'll be back in Europe next year and I doubt he'd have the legs for that now Thanks for the memories Davie but he needs to be replaced 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyk 158 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I thought at the start of the season he would certainly be noticed making more and more mistakes but he has been one of our most consistent performers this season. I hope we can get better players in but as we can't afford much I doubt we will so I would not be against him staying on for another year only if he plays to the same level as he has done up till now this season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 7,614 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 His experience will also be vital in developing the youngsters like Wilson and Perry who could be the ideal replacements for Weir. Cammy F 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 His experience will also be vital in developing the youngsters like Wilson and Perry who could be the ideal replacements for Weir. Cammy F Said the same in a thread the other week where I asked if people would take him for another year. Would keep him on but preferably as back upto Boogie and a new signing. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 7,614 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Said the same in a thread the other week where I asked if people would take him for another year. Would keep him on but preferably as back upto Boogie and a new signing. I'd rather see us signing a right back and playing Broadfoot beside Boogie at the centre of our defence. Broadfoot is a decent centre-half and it's preferred position :-) Cammy F 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Could we take Weir on as a defensive coach who fills in as a player, in an injury crisis? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Could we take Weir on as a defensive coach who fills in as a player, in an injury crisis? He'd need to be at least playing reserve games to stay match fit or else he'd be as much use as a chocolate teapot. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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