BluenoseGaz 27 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Roy of the Rangers?, Fulham boss in Ibrox link Written by Andypendek Thursday, 16 April 2009 11:49 As the season comes toward it's final few weeks, there's renewed speculation about the likelihood of Rangers manager Walter Smith remaining in situ next year. A good few names have been thrown around the internet rumour mill as to who would be a possible succesor, but one name has been, in my opinion, notable by it's absence. Roy Hodgson is the epitome of the modern manager. Gone are the days of the local, long term boss coming through the team or coaching staff; nowadays a manager is as likely to be a foreigner as a former player. Hodgson is the archtype of this: stints in Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and Italy, as well as forays into International management with Switzerland and the UAE, attest to his open mindedness, his willingness to experiment, his modernity. This last point is especially important, because if there's one thing that would count against Hodgson taking over from Smith, it's his age. Both being 61, it would be argued by some that such an appointment would be short term, even retrograde. But while Smith may be showing signs of going out of date, with his defensive tactics and reliance on experience at all costs, Hodgson has shown that age need be no barrier to being hip. He's never been afraid to play players, regardless of age; he's never been afraid to take on new cultures or experiences; and as his solid and increasingly entertaining Fulham side shows, he's quite willing to take on the likes of Arsenal at their own, footballing game. Quite familiar with operating without a massive budget, Hodgson is the ideal candidate should Rangers decide Smith's second tenture has been a failure. The Glasgow side have been developing an impressive youth side in the last three years, and it would be ironic should someone else reap the fruits that Uncle Walter has been tending in his garden. But who said life was fair? In the end, of course, it will come down to results. For Rangers, should they fail to win this season's title, it's likely Smith will step down. For Hodgson, should Fulham get one of the European places for next season, it's likely he would remain in London. Time will tell, as in all things. I for one, though, would have no complaints if we were to see Roy at The Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Do you know that was just Andypendek off of RM article? Roy Hodgson isn't being linked with the Rangers Manager job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,770 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Do you know that was just Andypendek off of RM article? Roy Hodgson isn't being linked with the Rangers Manager job. I was going to post the same wasn't sure if he had already realised that or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Do you know that was just Andypendek off of RM article? Roy Hodgson isn't being linked with the Rangers Manager job. I was going to post the same wasn't sure if he had already realised that or not. We'll soon find out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluenoseGaz 27 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Do you know that was just Andypendek off of RM article? Roy Hodgson isn't being linked with the Rangers Manager job. Oh aye just noticed that :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Written by our very own, Andypendek - http://home.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php/a...s-in-ibrox-link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,770 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Do you know that was just Andypendek off of RM article? Roy Hodgson isn't being linked with the Rangers Manager job. Oh aye just noticed that :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_no1fan 13 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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simplythebest 11,453 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluenoseGaz 27 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Aye keep laughin ya arseholes im sorry i misread it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidorfc 6,679 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 classic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod 0 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_RFC 41 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andypendek Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 My next piece: 'Andypendek has big wang', cries Penelope Cruz. 'I must have it!' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 ow dear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopermania 1 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Aye keep laughin ya arseholes im sorry i misread it Internal plagiarism RM-style Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,924 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Missed out Finland Andy, managed three international teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueballss 2,973 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,707 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Eh there's 2 chances of this nane and fcuk all. Hodgsons an imposter, another con job ! Managed 16 clubs in aprox 20 years. A bullshitter. Disnae last long cause he's shite ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 He always looks tired and cant pronounce his r's!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,707 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 He always looks tired and cant pronounce his r's!!! Still sittin with a bank book that would choke an elephant though despite bein shite Eh ? Laughin at diddy's that are laughin at him ? Ah there are winners and losers Eh ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Just goes to show that our articles reach far and wide out there on t'internet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andypendek Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 He always looks tired and cant pronounce his r's!!! He always reminds me of an East End barrow boy fallen on hard times. Whenever he comes on MotD, I always 'entertain' friends and family by launching into an hilarious routine about selling suits at half time...like when Arsene Wenger comes on, I flare me nostrils and start shouting 'Oooh nooo, matron, please, someone might come in!' It's no surprise Saturday night usually finds me alone these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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