Source: Team_Talk
Mendes backs Gers for SPL title joy
Rangers sold Mendes to Sporting Lisbon over the weekend as they look to reduce their costs.[LNB]There have been fears that Rangers could struggle after losing key midfielder Mendes, but the 30-year-old believes Walter Smith's men will retain the championship without him.[LNB]"They will win the league. There is no doubt in my mind," Mendes told the Daily Record. "There is a long way to go but the way they are performing and their attitude, it is so good."[LNB]Mendes also praised Smith and admitted it was a privilege to work under the former Scotland chief.[LNB]"I have worked under some top managers and Walter is right up there," added Mendes. "It was a pleasure to work under him.[LNB]"He's a great manager. Football wise and, as a man, he is a nice person and a real gentleman.[LNB]"I was delighted to have been given the chance to work under his command."[LNB][LNB] Scottish Premier Winner 2009/10 Win Outright: Rangers 4/11
