ScotBear 144 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Smith has received some deserved criticism during his time at the club, but the fact is he's dragged us out the gutter after PLG left. He may not be the man to take us forward long term, but he is the man to guide us through this season, no question. We are currently facing a unique, worrying set of circumstances and Smith is the only man for the job. The players futures are in doubt. But they will continue to play for Smith. If we had someone else in charge, I really believe squad morale would have plummeted during this situation. Smith is capable of keeping the squad happy and motivated over the course of the season. For all the talk of any tactical failings, for me his excellent man management skills are either vastly under-rated......or just easily forgotten. Look at Advocaat, produced great football with bags of money......but after the second season cracks showed as squad morale collapsed. That won't happen under Smith, it's just as important as the tactical element of management in my view. We need to be careful what we wish for. Now is not the time for change, now is the time to show some support and trust in our manager. I for one hope he stays at least until the end of this season, and if he does that, I'm very confident we'll be enjoying our first back to back title win for 10 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashcitystalker 27 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Would not want anyone else to lead us through this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Cant disagree with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathie9 3 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Applauds ScotBear!! Nice too see a fellow bear having the same thoughts!! Peace Brother Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1973 1 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 WALTER MUST STAY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 If we had someone else in charge, I really believe squad morale would have plummeted during this situation. Smith is capable of keeping the squad happy and motivated over the course of the season. For all the talk of any tactical failings, for me his excellent man management skills are either vastly under-rated......or just easily forgotten. Couldn't agree more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markybear 136 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 defo agree with original poster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GERS82 5 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Sorry but no , yes we are in a fix & need to stick together but remember it is watie that is picking players well out of position , kept grandad in the team when we are getting slaughtered by pace & trying to make mcculloch a centre back was the last straw , Rothen ( watties quote we need quality down the left ) plays him right. Just my opinion . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis 1 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Walter offers us a safe pair hands just now and he''ll always do what he thinks is right for the club. He should stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,262 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 He deflects the criticism aimed at him for the stupidity of his tactics at home in europe by suggesting the banks are to blame. All hell lets loose,any transfer value of the players is decimated, the club is embarrassed and weakened by media speculation. Now he is the good guy and the safe pair of hands; look at our form and our results; he is last century man and again will leave our club in a shambles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 He deflects the criticism aimed at him for the stupidity of his tactics at home in europe by suggesting the banks are to blame. All hell lets loose,any transfer value of the players is decimated, the club is embarrassed and weakened by media speculation. Now he is the good guy and the safe pair of hands; look at our form and our results; he is last century man and again will leave our club in a shambles. Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 He deflects the criticism aimed at him for the stupidity of his tactics at home in europe by suggesting the banks are to blame. All hell lets loose,any transfer value of the players is decimated, the club is embarrassed and weakened by media speculation. Now he is the good guy and the safe pair of hands; look at our form and our results; he is last century man and again will leave our club in a shambles. You take what you get. He knows how to win. I think he should stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 He deflects the criticism aimed at him for the stupidity of his tactics at home in europe by suggesting the banks are to blame. All hell lets loose,any transfer value of the players is decimated, the club is embarrassed and weakened by media speculation. Now he is the good guy and the safe pair of hands; look at our form and our results; he is last century man and again will leave our club in a shambles. You take what you get. He knows how to win. I think he should stay. you fishing with this comment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 He deflects the criticism aimed at him for the stupidity of his tactics at home in europe by suggesting the banks are to blame. All hell lets loose,any transfer value of the players is decimated, the club is embarrassed and weakened by media speculation. Now he is the good guy and the safe pair of hands; look at our form and our results; he is last century man and again will leave our club in a shambles. You take what you get. He knows how to win. I think he should stay. Not by the shocking results we have had this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Walter Smith is the only man who dared oppose the system. He's not been perfect at the helm, but he's done a job, and what a job it was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinho1982 0 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'm very confident we'll be enjoying our first back to back title win for 10 years. That would feel so good, I can't even explain!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff crap in the head 120 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Smith to stay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Smith to stay Jeff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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