Weir: I deserve better

Scottish defender David Weir believes he "deserves better" than the new contract Everton have offered him.

The Veteran, who is 35 on Tuesday, is one of seven players at Goodison Park who are out of contract in the summer.

After securing fourth place in the Barclays Premiership, Weir believes his new contract should reflect his commitment to the Toffeemen.

He said: "Nigel Martyn is the only one to have signed a new deal. The others, I believe, are in the same boat as myself.

"I cannot speak for them, but I can for myself. I am not happy with what they have offered, to be honest. I think I deserve better. Throughout my career, including my time at Everton, I have always turned up, ready to play, ready to do everything I can.

"More than anything, including the money, there is a principle to be considered here. Making that kind of offer is questioning your entire motivation. It's saying, 'We are not sure about your commitment', and that is not reasonable, considering all that has gone before."

Speaking in The Scotsman, Weir added: "The manager has said he is keen to keep the majority of the boys who have done so well. so we will see what happens.

"But like everybody else, I can't wait forever. I have to know what I am going to be doing next season, what kind of living I am going to be making.