Smith bullish over title race
18 May 2008 - 12:44:13
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- Smith bullish over title race
Rangers manager Walter Smith has backed his side to overcome the disappointment of drawing with Motherwell on Saturday to win the Scottish Premier League title.
The Gers now trail leaders Celtic by three points with just one game in hand after they dropped two points on their return to action following their UEFA Cup Final defeat to Zenit St Petersburg in midweek.
When asked if the fixture backlog was starting to take its toll, Smith replied: "I don't think it was a factor.
"We put enough energy into the game to win. We played very well in the first half and could have been more than one up if we'd taken our chances.
"We just have to concentrate on winning both (remaining) games.
"There is still a bit of football to be played. Teams are not just going to turn up and allow Celtic and Rangers to win.
"It was in our own hands, but it's not now and that is disappointing - but we just have to get on with it."