Source: Team_Talk
Weir: Gers must do much better
The Scottish champions were held to a goalless draw at Kilmarnock on Saturday, seven days after another stalemate against Motherwell.[LNB]On that occasion, Rangers were fortunate to leave Fir Park with a point when Madjid Bougherra picked up two yellow cards for dissent and Allan McGregor pulled off a brilliant penalty save late on.[LNB]And it was a similar story in Ayrshire, with Pedro Mendes dismissed just before half-time and Kilmarnock going on to create the best of the chances, despite also having Manuel Pascali ordered off in the latter stages.[LNB]"It's something we've got to address," Weir said.[LNB]"We won at Hearts and we were a man down there. But that's three games where we have been a man down and it obviously makes it difficult for us.[LNB]"We've got to go away and win games but every game is difficult.[LNB]"The Motherwell game was a tough game and they played well against us and Kilmarnock also played well and put a lot into the game.[LNB]"Nobody gives you anything for nothing so maybe it's going to be difficult for everyone this year.[LNB]"But we are never happy with a point, Rangers have got to win games.[LNB]"We didn't win last week and we didn't win this week. The bottom line is we've got to be winning games.[LNB]"If we keep dropping points, we won't be top of the league.[LNB]"But we have to give Kilmarnock credit, they put a lot into the game and they are going to be a strong side this season."[LNB]Both camps agreed the red cards for Mendes and Pascali were harsh on a day when seven other players were cautioned by referee Steve Conroy and Walter Smith was sent to the stand.[LNB]Weir said: "I'm not going to criticise the referee because it's a hard enough job.[LNB]"It's just a shame that we are talking about the sending-offs, rather then talking about goals or something else.[LNB]"For Pedro's first booking, I don't think he even saw the guy coming and just stuck his leg up to get the ball. He has made contact but I don't think there was any intent.[LNB]"The second one, I don't even know if he made contact. I think it's harsh.[LNB]"The last thing we want is people getting sent off because it spoils the game to a certain degree.[LNB]"People come to watch a game of football and 11 versus 11 - not people walking down a tunnel."[LNB]Smith was told to take a seat in the stand following an angry exchange with Killie players - particularly Conor Sammon - when Mendes was dismissed but the Rangers boss admitted after the game his actions were wrong.[LNB]Sammon explained: "There was a bit of a mix-up because Walter Smith had a go at us, thinking we were running over to the ref to get him booked.[LNB]"I can understand, in the heat of the moment, it might have looked like that but the referee will tell you we were only looking for the advantage to be played."[LNB]The striker added: "The lads feel a bit disappointed that we didn't win the game.[LNB]"Coming into the game we would obviously have looked at a point as being a very good result.[LNB]"But, with the way the game panned out, we could have nicked it and it is a bit disappointing. But we played well today and we have to take the positives."[LNB][LNB] Rangers 1/4, Draw 4/1, Queen of South 9/1
