ORCHARD LOYAL 119 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Seen him at the cup game on Tuesday night. The old wily Silver fox.So as the thread tittle suggest. What do we miss about the man.Certainly I think we miss his presence about the place. The Authority he had when he stood on the touchline which intimidated other managers because they knew more often than not that Walter had the answers.Also his handling of the press. Loved the way he conducted his press conferences. He was the gaffer and he commanded respect, He expected it. Played his cards close to his chest. Ally is far too honest and gives too much away. Walter knew when to keep queit. His stern look said it all.Your thoughts please Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP FC 400 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Substitutions on the 75 minute. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivybank 4,573 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Telling chick young to f off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenose 1965 21 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 That clue he had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibble 25 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Somehow managing and inspiring a depleted side featuring Andy Dibble, a half fit Ian Durrant and a 36 year old Mark Hateley to a 1-0 victory over Celtic in 1997 on the way to 9 in a row.Then over a decade later, practically singlehandedly beating Celtic in the 2011 League Cup final by patrolling the touch line and marshalling the troops like the legend he was.Above all else, he was a winner. Winning was the most important thing. And, whilst I do not believe McCoist to be on the same level as a manager, I just have this little feeling that deep down there, he can make us winners again. Yes, we have lost to Hearts and Hibs. Yes, we were expected to stroll Division 3 and League One. Yes, the football has been absolutely dire but we are on course to get back where we belong and I want to be there when a Rangers side led by McCoist beats Celtic and reminds the whole of Scottish football that, quite simply, we are the greatest football club in the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,006 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The way he carried himself and the respect he demanded from players.I don't really miss the football though, as it's not much different now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Just a great manager on the sideline and away from it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wawrinka 88 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I don't miss him if i'm honest. The football was, on the whole, attrocious Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,805 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Somehow managing and inspiring a depleted side featuring Andy Dibble, a half fit Ian Durrant and a 36 year old Mark Hateley to a 1-0 victory over Celtic in 1997 on the way to 9 in a row.Then over a decade later, practically singlehandedly beating Celtic in the 2011 League Cup final by patrolling the touch line and marshalling the troops like the legend he was.Above all else, he was a winner. Winning was the most important thing. And, whilst I do not believe McCoist to be on the same level as a manager, I just have this little feeling that deep down there, he can make us winners again. Yes, we have lost to Hearts and Hibs. Yes, we were expected to stroll Division 3 and League One. Yes, the football has been absolutely dire but we are on course to get back where we belong and I want to be there when a Rangers side led by McCoist beats Celtic and reminds the whole of Scottish football that, quite simply, we are the greatest football club in the world.He also won us the 9 man final v st mirren in 2010 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 12,985 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Dead simple........Respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,070 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 A Gentleman, A Scholar and A Fine Judge. A working class Rangers Legend. Quite SIMPLY (imho) THE BEST. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,595 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Who has that gif of Walter going off his nut during a game and he clips Durrant round the head?That's exactly what we miss right there,see if Walter or Jock Wallace was in charge when we lost that final last season,every single one of those players would've ended up in hospital Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 He also won us the 9 man final v st mirren in 2010His man management from the touchline that day was immense the players were scared to lose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,614 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The confidence that he was in control, he knew what he was doing, that he was making decisions and getting them right.Pretty much the polar opposite from his protege. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stourloyal 92 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I don't miss him if i'm honest. The football was, on the whole, attrocious Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueboyG 5,229 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The way he handled interviews was brilliant, he could be fuming but always composed himself for the cameras. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,741 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 My lasting memory will always be the cup final when Kenny Miller scored the winner. Going down to 9 men and Walter not leaving the touch line, giving the team absolutely everything he had. It was amazing. He's the embodiment of what being a Rangers manager should be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The boot in the balls our players would have got three years ago, two years ago, last year and this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,958 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Particularly ...eh, everything about him. His football maybe wasn't pretty but by fuck he had all the qualities a Rangers manager should have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,649 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Skelping the tims!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algy 32 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Any man who looks good in a cardigan deserves respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,090 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 There was a sense of security and steadfastness about him . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Discipline.Simple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,649 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I don't miss him if i'm honest. The football was, on the whole, attrociousPiss off! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I don't miss him if i'm honest. The football was, on the whole, attrociousAye all that winning was shite right enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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