Weir calls for response

03 January 2011 12:00
Skipper David Weir has challenged Rangers to prove they can bounce back from a crushing Old Firm derby defeat that leaves them trailing further in the title race. Georgios Samaras stole the show in what was a disappointing new year showdown, when he grabbed a second-half double to seal the victory for Celtic. The win allows Neil Lennon's men to increase their lead at the summit of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League to four points, although Rangers have two games in hand over their rivals. Weir insists Rangers now need to demonstrate their ability to recover from yesterday's 2-0 loss and resurrect their title bid but the defender knows actions must speak louder than fighting talk. "It's easy being confident but you've got to do it," he said. "That's the test for us. We've started the season pretty well but we've had a couple of disappointments and this was a disappointing result. "It's important that we respond in the right way."

Source: PA