grahamteuchter 1 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I just remember the good times. It was the press that gave him peletrs more than anything. He was also up against a very good Celtic side at the time. A good Rangers man and a gent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandhisflip 5 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I just remember the good times. It was the press that gave him peletrs more than anything. He was also up against a very good Celtic side at the time. A good Rangers man and a gent.Rangers fans have short memories FFS. Alex McLeish was in charge during our biggest period of downsizing ever. He made us £17m net in the transfer market I believe Walter has spent about similar net - a £34m swing! - 2 last day title triumphs- Lovenkrands cup final - League cup final win against Celtic- First Scottish club to make the CL last 16, a Boyd swipe away from the quarters.He performed fucking miracles on the budget he had and he is a top class manager. Unfortunately is was probably time for him to go because the budget had been slashed so much that he was struggling to compete with Celtic when Strachan came in and spent a wad of cash. He will go on to manage a top 4 club in England. Would have been interesting to see what he could have done with £30m of transfer cash to spend. :clap: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imager 0 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 mcleish was a good manager for us he never net spend he had to downsize in summer 2003 with the likes of numan amo feguson cannigia mccan all leaving and he could only bring bosmans in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 A good bear, and, a true gent, performed miracles under the conditions murray gave him, and, got far too much abuse from the fans that in the main wasnt deserved. I will always have utmost respect for the man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdasyn 431 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 whenever I think of Eck I think of Helicopter SundayThis.In hindsight, I have nothing but fond memories of Eck. Will always remember Helicopter Sunday as a high point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markybear 136 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Big eck equals helicopter Sunday in my memoriesalways like him at ibrox TBH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,771 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 His record speaks for itself 7 trophies in 4 years, first club from Scotland to make it to the last 16. I will always remember him for that, near the end of his time it was difficult to say the least. But he was doing the best with what he had. He has shown how good a manager he is down at Birmingham. But we all new that already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Always had a lot of respect for Alex McLeish. He steadied the ship through a very difficult period of the field and remained a success for the vast majority of the time. He have me some memories that I will always treasure. The Lovenkrands Cup final, the 2003 Championship which I thought we couldn't better then we did Helicopter Sunday, Villarreal. These memories will stay with me forever.But what I'll remember most bout McLeish was his dignity in the job. Seeing half your team taken from you and told to create a new one with Bosmans couldn't have been easy likewise knowing that the club are actively seeking a new manager. You didn't hear him complain, he kept his composure and even now hasn't criticised the club for doing so.The time was right for him to leave but seven trophies in four years basically competiting with one hand tied behind his back for most of it was a fantastic effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillybilly 151 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 whenever I think of Eck I think of Helicopter Sundayi think he will forever be associated with helicopter sunday. his reaction on the side lines when the news came through says it all. a proper rangers man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 A mixed bag really.The highs of a treble and Helicopter Sunday, the low of coming third in a two-horse race that scuppered Le Guen's transfer budget.Definitely more positives than negatives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzapat 83 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I will always thank him for Helicopter Sunday Mk1, the last 16 of the Champions League and Big Dado Prso.Some of his purchases in the player market left a lot to be desired, especially under the financial restraint he was placed under but thats just a small niggle for everything he acheived in his time at Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 whenever I think of Eck I think of Helicopter Sundayi think he will forever be associated with helicopter sunday. his reaction on the side lines when the news came through says it all. a proper rangers man.That played for Aberdeen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,174 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Eck gave us the last 16 of the CL and 2 of the best league wins in my lifetime so still love the big guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddrock 107 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Had his faults but won us trophies so fond memories I suppose , good far outweigh the bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 whenever I think of Eck I think of Helicopter Sundayi think he will forever be associated with helicopter sunday. his reaction on the side lines when the news came through says it all. a proper rangers man.That played for Aberdeen.Still a Rangers man. Mcleish always admitted he was a Rangers supporter and showed that with the class and dignity he had while in the job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 whenever I think of Eck I think of Helicopter Sundayi think he will forever be associated with helicopter sunday. his reaction on the side lines when the news came through says it all. a proper rangers man.That played for Aberdeen.Still a Rangers man. Mcleish always admitted he was a Rangers supporter and showed that with the class and dignity he had while in the jobSeconded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I stand to be corrected as ever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee9 4,013 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 A manager who done a great job under difficult conditions! Big eck done us proud! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo 197 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I chucked my seasoon ticket when McLeish was manager.We won the league but the football was utter gash.Used to wake up on match days and dread going to watch the dross we were turning out.Also everytime i see Horatio from CSI: Miami it reminds me of McLeish! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 He was no match at all to MO'N in OF games.I'd like to see the stats on that. I'd disagree off the top off my head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I will always thank him for Helicopter Sunday Mk1, the last 16 of the Champions League and Big Dado Prso.Some of his purchases in the player market left a lot to be desired, especially under the financial restraint he was placed under but thats just a small niggle for everything he acheived in his time at Rangers.Yeah, this for me. McLeish's first Helicopter Sunday - Arteta Pen - was my first season as a ST holder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 He was no match at all to MO'N in OF games.I'd like to see the stats on that. I'd disagree off the top off my head.He went 6 or 7 games unbeaten in his first 2 seasons then couldn't buy a win the next season. I know he got 3 wins over O'Neill in his last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I chucked my seasoon ticket when McLeish was manager.We won the league but the football was utter gash.Used to wake up on match days and dread going to watch the dross we were turning out.Also everytime i see Horatio from CSI: Miami it reminds me of McLeish!He was cool as fuck in NYPD Blue! And First Blood in fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 He gave me 2 of the most enjoyable titles that i will never forget,and which will haunt the scum fans for all their life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps95v7 387 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Big Eck done brilliant with limited resources and if he hadn't done what he had Srachan would have been going for 8 in a row.PERISH THE THOUGHTDoing briliiant with Birmingham CityWATP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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