Source: Team_Talk
Lee: We'll miss fantastic Mendes
Mendes has returned to Portugal for a medical and to thrash out personal terms after both clubs agreed a fee.[LNB]A knee injury means he has not featured for the Scottish champions since October but McCulloch insists his departure will not go unnoticed in the dressing room.[LNB]He said: "He's a fantastic player, a flair player and he sees a pass.[LNB]"He's a really good player and he's good to have about the dressing room.[LNB]"If he goes, we will miss him."[LNB]Boss Walter Smith will now begin the search for new personnel before the transfer window closes.[LNB]But McCulloch believes the current squad is capable of success regardless of new arrivals or not.[LNB]He said: "We've had a couple of injuries recently and that's just been down to bad luck.[LNB]"Last year we won the league with the players who are here so there is no reason why we can't do it again.[LNB]"We just need a bit of luck with the injuries and it will give us a better chance of success.[LNB]"Once we get DaMarcus Beasley, Kris Boyd and Kenny Miller back fully fit, I think you will see a different team again.[LNB]"As long as we can keep grinding out results, then everybody will be happy."[LNB]However, McCulloch was keen to play down their 10-point advantage at the summit as Rangers prepare to play host to bottom side Falkirk in the SPL.[LNB]He said: "We are in a good position but I wouldn't say it's all over. There is still a lot of football to be played.[LNB]"I don't see it as any more than being in a good position.[LNB]"It's a good gap but it could easily be back down to level points.[LNB]"I don't think we will be getting carried away."[LNB][LNB] Rangers v Falkirk. Click here to bet.
