Source: Team_Talk
Weir: I'd love to stay at Ibrox
At 39, the defender has already defied the odds to continue playing at the highest level and help Rangers claim a domestic double.
And, having had a taste of success this term, he is keen to extend his stay in Govan further.
But Weir insists there will be no hard feelings if the Rangers boss decides his time at the club is over.
"Whenever he wants to speak to me, I'm available," said Weir, who inherited the captain's armband from Barry Ferguson in the latter stages of the campaign.
"There's not going to be a problem whatever way it works out. I've got 100% respect for him, so whatever he thinks will be the way forward.
"I've always said how much I've enjoyed playing at Rangers and, if the manager wants me to stay, I'd be delighted to stay."
Weir's importance to the cause is summed up by the fact that he made more appearances than any other Rangers player during the season.
Asked whether that is likely to play a part in Smith's decision to offer him another year, Weir added: "You better ask the manager that.
"How many good games you play - I think that's the important thing.
"We've had a successful season and I've been a part of that and I've enjoyed it.
"Hopefully I'll be here next year."
Smith has already stated his own intention to remain at Rangers despite being tipped in some quarters to quit at the top and hand over to Ally McCoist this summer.
"I'm delighted," said Weir.
"I would be very surprised if it wasn't the case after what he has done for the club in the last couple of years.
"He has turned the club around and got us back winning trophies and winning leagues and qualifying for the Champions League.
"I think if he wasn't here, we would be in trouble."
Whether deposed skipper Ferguson remains at Rangers is less certain after his involvement in the infamous 'Boozegate' affair.
Despite featuring in the final three games, Ferguson could be set for a summer departure.
And, if the Homecoming Scottish Cup win at Hampden on Saturday does prove to be his last game in a Rangers jersey, Weir believes it would be a fitting way to go.
"I don't know about it being his last game," he said.
"If that's the case, it would be sad. But if he does leave, and I don't know if he will, it's a nice way for him to go out."
An impressive strike from Nacho Novo, who netted within seconds of being introduced as a half-time substitute, sealed a narrow win over Falkirk as Rangers added the Scottish Cup to the Scottish Premier League title.
"It was special," said Weir of the winner.
"He was just on the park but we know he is capable of that.
"That's Nacho, he comes on and makes things happen. To be honest, we needed it."
Weir had sympathy for losing manager John Hughes, admitting: "I really am gutted for him.
"I thought they put a lot into the game and it was obviously a special occasion for them.
"They deserved more out of the game but we are there to win the cup."
