Smith stunner puts Ally closer to hot seat McCOIST COULD BE SET TO BOSS GERS

[fleck21 0]

By Kenny MacDonald, 22/08/2009

RANGERS manager Walter Smith will work for half this season WITHOUT a contract.

The Ibrox manager's current deal expires in January and he's reached agreement with chairman Sir David Murray, he'll work after that until the end of the term without a new contract.

Murray and Smith made the arrangement during the summer and Sport of the World understands it moves Rangers closer to a new management structure of Ally McCoist and Kenny McDowall being in charge at the club.

Both Smith and Murray are comfortable with the gentleman's agreement and have agreed to review the managerial position next summer. If Rangers win their second straight title it's likely Smith will bow out on a high, moving to a role as Director of Football and leaving McCoist, McDowall and Ian Durrant in charge of first-team selection and tactics.

If Celtic win the flag, Smith could be asked to stay on as boss to groom his assistants to take over the reins.

Rangers have been given a bonus with the news that Cup Final hero Nacho Novo could be back in action next week.

It was feared Novo would be out till November after a recurrence of his shoulder injury but Smith said: "He went to a specialist in England and he managed to get his shoulder back in again.

"It's not quite as bad as we thought and there's a possibility he will be available for next week. It's a bonus for us."

here is the link http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/scottish/s...t-contract.html

[Duffy86 0]

I dunno if thats good or bad

[AllyBar 0]

nothing we haven't already guessed

[minstral 5,375]

If we dont win the title he should be shown the door.

[marko10 4]

they all should

[minstral 5,375]

they all should

Correct.

[NorthUistBear 86]

this shows what a good man walter smith is. the only bad thing about this thread is that it will bring out the anti walter smith fans. they need to get a grip. walter smith is a rangers legend and a fantastic manager and man.

[Guest]

Is he doing this to avoid us having to sell a player?

[HashPizza 198]

this shows what a good man walter smith is. the only bad thing about this thread is that it will bring out the anti walter smith fans. they need to get a grip. walter smith is a rangers legend and a fantastic manager and man.

Agreed, he's done a heck of alot for the club and deserves respect. Good to see that novo could be back next week.

[Gaz52 11,837]

this shows what a good man walter smith is. the only bad thing about this thread is that it will bring out the anti walter smith fans. they need to get a grip. walter smith is a rangers legend and a fantastic manager and man.

[minstral 5,375]

this shows what a good man walter smith is. the only bad thing about this thread is that it will bring out the anti walter smith fans. they need to get a grip. walter smith is a rangers legend and a fantastic manager and man.

Yes he is but if we fail to win the league then he should walk.

[numansnewman 25]

If we dont win the title he should be shown the door.

why wait ?

[TexasGers 96]

I think Smith will go regardless of whether we win the league.

[NorthUistBear 86]

this shows what a good man walter smith is. the only bad thing about this thread is that it will bring out the anti walter smith fans. they need to get a grip. walter smith is a rangers legend and a fantastic manager and man.

Yes he is but if we fail to win the league then he should walk.

explain why it is walters fault our chairman has not given him the resourses to work with?

[minstral 5,375]

this shows what a good man walter smith is. the only bad thing about this thread is that it will bring out the anti walter smith fans. they need to get a grip. walter smith is a rangers legend and a fantastic manager and man.

Yes he is but if we fail to win the league then he should walk.

explain why it is walters fault our chairman has not given him the resourses to work with?

Was he not given money after he got us knocked out of Europe by a pub team.

[devref 201]

hope he stays dont think ally is ready to step up

[chris_glasgow 2]

McCoist next Rangers manager

[NorthUistBear 86]

this shows what a good man walter smith is. the only bad thing about this thread is that it will bring out the anti walter smith fans. they need to get a grip. walter smith is a rangers legend and a fantastic manager and man.

Yes he is but if we fail to win the league then he should walk.

explain why it is walters fault our chairman has not given him the resourses to work with?

Was he not given money after he got us knocked out of Europe by a pub team.

and do you not agree that he spent the money well and won us the league and took us to 2 cup finals? Lafferty, Bougherra, Mendes, Davis and Edu were brought in and each did their bit towards that. And the only reason we got beat by a 'pub team' is because yet again our chairman did not give walter resourses until Cuellar was sold after that game.

[minstral 5,375]

this shows what a good man walter smith is. the only bad thing about this thread is that it will bring out the anti walter smith fans. they need to get a grip. walter smith is a rangers legend and a fantastic manager and man.

Yes he is but if we fail to win the league then he should walk.

explain why it is walters fault our chairman has not given him the resourses to work with?

Was he not given money after he got us knocked out of Europe by a pub team.

and do you not agree that he spent the money well and won us the league and took us to 2 cup finals? Lafferty, Bougherra, Mendes, Davis and Edu were brought in and each did their bit towards that. And the only reason we got beat by a 'pub team' is because yet again our chairman did not give walter resourses until Cuellar was sold after that game.

We should have been able to beat the pub team with our reserves.

[devref 201]

this shows what a good man walter smith is. the only bad thing about this thread is that it will bring out the anti walter smith fans. they need to get a grip. walter smith is a rangers legend and a fantastic manager and man.

Yes he is but if we fail to win the league then he should walk.

explain why it is walters fault our chairman has not given him the resourses to work with?

Was he not given money after he got us knocked out of Europe by a pub team.

and do you not agree that he spent the money well and won us the league and took us to 2 cup finals? Lafferty, Bougherra, Mendes, Davis and Edu were brought in and each did their bit towards that. And the only reason we got beat by a 'pub team' is because yet again our chairman did not give walter resourses until Cuellar was sold after that game.

We should have been able to beat the pub team with our reserves.

under 18s should have done that job

[simplythebest 11,386]

No-one has confirmed this!

[NorthUistBear 86]

this shows what a good man walter smith is. the only bad thing about this thread is that it will bring out the anti walter smith fans. they need to get a grip. walter smith is a rangers legend and a fantastic manager and man.

Yes he is but if we fail to win the league then he should walk.

explain why it is walters fault our chairman has not given him the resourses to work with?

Was he not given money after he got us knocked out of Europe by a pub team.

and do you not agree that he spent the money well and won us the league and took us to 2 cup finals? Lafferty, Bougherra, Mendes, Davis and Edu were brought in and each did their bit towards that. And the only reason we got beat by a 'pub team' is because yet again our chairman did not give walter resourses until Cuellar was sold after that game.

We should have been able to beat the pub team with our reserves.

lol true and minstral i aint argueing with you. lol i agree with alot of what you say on here. lol

[fleck21 0]

that is a lie walter spent around 6.75 million beofre kaunas lafferty 3.75 million miller 2 velicka 1 that is 6.75 million

[thegersandme 0]

Without a contract means squat in this context. Wattie will still get paid. Don't read too much into this -- considering the source?

So the OP jumps on a headline in an inconsequential tabloid -- and most of you lap it up? Cmon Bears.. we're more intelligent? Just yesterday, some guy posted that Wattie had a 3 1/2 year contract and it was iron clad.

So..... Who's telling porky's?

[NorthUistBear 86]

that is a lie walter spent around 6.75 million beofre kaunas lafferty 3.75 million miller 2 velicka 1 that is 6.75 million

lafferty was signed between 1st and 2nd leg and came on with a minute to go because he was not ready. if bougie mendes davis and edu were also involved we would have won