ian1964 10,486 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 KEVIN THOMSON has pleaded with Walter Smith: Make me Rangers captain. Midfielder Thommo, 24, has been crocked since November with a serious knee injury. But he revealed heââ?¬â?¢s set to be back playing in time for the start of next season. And he would love to take shamed Barry Fergusonââ?¬â?¢s place as Ibrox skipper. Thomson said: ââ?¬Å?Tony Mowbray made me his captain at Hibs, Iââ?¬â?¢ve captained the Scotland B side and now been lucky enough to be linked with the armband here. That is a big honour for me. ââ?¬Å?I donââ?¬â?¢t know why I am seen as a leader or potential captain, but itââ?¬â?¢s something I would thrive on. ââ?¬Å?Iââ?¬â?¢m sure guys like Tony Mowbray have seen attributes in me to be a leader.ââ?¬Â Davie Weir took over when Ferguson was stripped of the captaincy. But Thomson, who was crocked against Kilmarnock, would love to take the role in the long-term. He added: ââ?¬Å?Itââ?¬â?¢s flattering. ââ?¬Å?Iââ?¬â?¢m pretty sure Iââ?¬â?¢m speaking on behalf of the 25 first-team boys at Rangers when I say that to be linked with the captainââ?¬â?¢s armband is a massive honour. ââ?¬Å?Any pro at any club would feel that, but especially when itââ?¬â?¢s a club the size of Rangers. ââ?¬Å?Iââ?¬â?¢m sure any individual at Murray Park would die to be captain of a great club like this. ââ?¬Å?But getting fit and back playing is the only thing that really bothers me at the moment.ââ?¬Â Thommo admitted his five-month rehab has been hard. He added: ââ?¬Å?Itââ?¬â?¢s been tough. From a point where you played one or two games a week to a situation where you struggle to put your socks on, is a bit of a shock. ââ?¬Å?From day one I have had to show real mental strength and character and thatââ?¬â?¢s stood me in good stead to get back playing. ââ?¬Å?Iââ?¬â?¢ve worked ever so hard as well and hopefully if I do get through this the rewards will come.ââ?¬Â http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/article2411490.ece 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMS 0 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Hope he comes through and does become the next captain. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Cole 0 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Kevin Thomson has Rangers captain written all over him. An absolute no-brainer. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,486 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thomson interview : http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/8032643.stm 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Kevin Thomson has Rangers captain written all over him. An absolute no-brainer. Agreed, can't think of a more obvious choice. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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