Source: Team_Talk
Whittaker relaxed over title race
The champions romped to a comfortable 4-1 win over Hamilton at Ibrox with both Whittaker and Kris Boyd helping themselves to two goals each.[LNB]The win followed victories over Falkirk and Hearts and ensured Rangers remain at the summit of the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League.[LNB]"It was important for us to start well," said Whittaker.[LNB]"We had a good pre-season and we're a little more relaxed this year. We have had three victories and we can't ask for any more than that."[LNB]Rangers manager Walter Smith has been unable to add a single new signing to his squad this summer, while several players have left the club since the end of last season.[LNB]"We showed last year we can deliver," said Whittaker.[LNB]"There has been a lot made about the lack of transfer movement but we still believe we have a squad of players who can deliver again.[LNB]"We have shown in the opening three games that we have taken maximum points and hopefully that can continue."[LNB]Whittaker could have had a hat-trick against Accies but claims he is happy simply to be adding goals to his game.[LNB]"It would have been my first and something to treasure," he said.[LNB]"But I'm happy to score any goal so to score two goals was pleasing.[LNB]"Here at Ibrox, teams come and play with one up front so it allows us to get forward more and I'm enjoying getting forward and chipping in with some goals."[LNB]Whittaker may be one of the more versatile players at Rangers but believes he is benefiting from an extended run at right-back.[LNB]"It allows me to add some consistency to my game," he said.[LNB]"I'm definitely enjoying just playing at full-back at the minute and hopefully I can continue to play there."[LNB]However, he would be more than willing to switch to the other flank if it means a chance of playing in Scotland's World Cup qualifiers against Macedonia and Holland.[LNB]"Without a doubt," he said.[LNB]"It's not my preferred position but anywhere I can get a game for Scotland and show people what I can do I'd be more than happy to fill in there."[LNB]Hamilton have so far failed to put a single point on the board and boss Billy Reid is keen to beat the transfer deadline and recruit a striker.[LNB]He said: "We have one or two players earmarked to come in. Whether we can get them or not is another thing.[LNB]"The top end of the park is somewhere we have to address. We lost Richard Offiong and Joel Thomas and we must add goals to our team."[LNB]And, having already lost key players, such as James McCarthy and Brian Easton, the last thing Reid wants is any more high-profile departures.[LNB]He added: "There has been a major reshuffle of players at the club and, at this particular moment, we have to make sure we keep our better players."[LNB][LNB] Scottish Premier League. Click here to bet.
