Donald Muir (the enemy within apparently)

[flecky1 4]

2 out of 5 to me's agony. Getting humped 6 - 2 to me is agony.

We were on the back foot and they were bullying us..... it was torture.

Walter has delivered us from the depths of despair and still you want to put the man down.

Seriously, have a word with yourself.

Big Eck sorted that out, despite having to downsize and having some shite in his squad, he done so well!

[trueblue4life 20]

Big Eck sorted that out, despite having to downsize and having some shite in his squad, he done so well!

Aye Vanoli, Capucho and Ostenstad to name a few...

Although we signed some really good bosmans back then such as Boumsong, Hemdani and Prso.

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,751]

ffs blouie you are clutching at straws there, we have the same record in the last 5 years as we did in the o'neill era, and as for getting humped 6-2, we cuffed them 5-1 two or 3 months later,

anyway this is going off topic, smith has spent a fair whack since he came back, more than the two previous rangers managers combined, so some thanks should go to the men running the financial side of the club, wether you like it or not, the banks have not once forced the club to cripple itself on the park, just to sort things out off the park

[flecky1 4]

Aye Vanoli, Capucho and Ostenstad to name a few...

Although we signed some really good bosmans back then such as Boumsong, Hemdani and Prso.

ross, thompson, emerson............binning klos for waterreus and not giving claudio a new deal when allegedly promised

those 3 you mention were quality signings for the club

Eck had such a hard job after Advocaat almost sent club to ruin!

[flecky1 4]

ffs blouie you are clutching at straws there, we have the same record in the last 5 years as we did in the o'neill era, and as for getting humped 6-2, we cuffed them 5-1 two or 3 months later,

anyway this is going off topic, smith has spent a fair whack since he came back, more than the two previous rangers managers combined, so some thanks should go to the men running the financial side of the club, wether you like it or not, the banks have not once forced the club to cripple itself on the park, just to sort things out off the park

also true jimmy

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,751]

To be fair flecky, waterreus didn't ever put a foot wrong and didn't deserted dropped when klos got fit again, i always remember ronnie's rate in portugal just after we equalised against porto

[BILLYSNOVO 5]

how narrow minded

smith was the guy that is partially to blame for the mess we were in

remember that smith was goven the tools back in august 08 AFTER he had made a cunt of the kaunas tie, and since then has been allowed to keep the vast majority of they tools he asked fo0r to win 2iar

you are taking the piss right?

[TheBloubellsAreBlouie 209]

ffs blouie you are clutching at straws there, we have the same record in the last 5 years as we did in the o'neill era, and as for getting humped 6-2, we cuffed them 5-1 two or 3 months later,

anyway this is going off topic, smith has spent a fair whack since he came back, more than the two previous rangers managers combined, so some thanks should go to the men running the financial side of the club, wether you like it or not, the banks have not once forced the club to cripple itself on the park, just to sort things out off the park

You tend to be airbrushing the O'Neil era when the reality is we were a poor second behind a very strong Celtic side.

Walter inherited a pile of scrap and money HAD to be spent.

You talk about the bank as if you have some inside knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes when infact you don't have the first clue - most of us will never know.

But what I do know is that Walter went toe to toe with them and won and for that we should be forever grateful.

[trueblue4life 20]

Eck still inherited a good squad from Advocaat and made some very astute signings such as Caniggia, Novo and Boyd, not including the bosmans. We had really good 'footballers' too in Ronald De Boer, Arteta, Ferguson, Caniggia etc.

[jcb 1,167]

You tend to be airbrushing the O'Neil era when the reality is we were a poor second behind a very strong Celtic side.

Walter inherited a pile of scrap and money HAD to be spent.

You talk about the bank as if you have some inside knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes when infact you don't have the first clue - most of us will never know.

But what I do know is that Walter went toe to toe with them and won and for that we should be forever grateful.

During MONs 5 seasons at Celtic we won - 7 out of the 15 domestic trophys,Celtic also won 7.

2 SPL

2 SC

3 SLC

Reached last 16 in Champions league (MON never did)

Not quite as bad as we may think

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,751]

You tend to be airbrushing the O'Neil era when the reality is we were a poor second behind a very strong Celtic side.

Walter inherited a pile of scrap and money HAD to be spent.

You talk about the bank as if you have some inside knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes when infact you don't have the first clue - most of us will never know.

But what I do know is that Walter went toe to toe with them and won and for that we should be forever grateful.

how the fuck do you know walter went toe to toe with the banks,

because some of the media said that smith wanted guarantees when signing a new contract??????

Walter inherited a pile of scrap and money HAD to be spent.

did he spend it well??????? the jury is still out on that one as the team has been very unbalanced since he spent money.

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,751]

During MONs 5 seasons at Celtic we won - 7 out of the 15 domestic trophys,Celtic also won 7.

2 SPL

2 SC

3 SLC

Reached last 16 in Champions league (MON never did)

Not quite as bad as we may think

the champions league last 16 was when we chesney was here but yeah people tend to think of the oneill era and just remember his first 2 years here

also worth remembering that in this current financial "meltdown" smith has never once been told to practically dismantle his title winning squad, eck won the treble and was told to say bye bye to amo, cannigia, numan, arteta, fergie (fucked off himself)

if anything eck had it worse than smith, the only time eck spent high money on players was when he shifted boumsong for 8mill, most others were freebies, cheap buys and bargains

[jcb 1,167]

the champions league last 16 was when we chesney was here but yeah people tend to think of the oneill era and just remember his first 2 years here

also worth remembering that in this current financial "meltdown" smith has never once been told to practically dismantle his title winning squad, eck won the treble and was told to say bye bye to amo, cannigia, numan, arteta, fergie (fucked off himself)

if anything eck had it worse than smith, the only time eck spent high money on players was when he shifted boumsong for 8mill, most others were freebies, cheap buys and bargains

Re AML- Agree 100%

Showed class and dignity at all times

Credit to the club

[bawbaggery 0]

ffs blouie you are clutching at straws there, we have the same record in the last 5 years as we did in the o'neill era, and as for getting humped 6-2, we cuffed them 5-1 two or 3 months later,

anyway this is going off topic, smith has spent a fair whack since he came back, more than the two previous rangers managers combined, so some thanks should go to the men running the financial side of the club, wether you like it or not, the banks have not once forced the club to cripple itself on the park, just to sort things out off the park

Some objectivity at last, well said.

[GOAT 30,449]

How anyone can have a go at Smith is beyond me. The man took us from trailing Celtic and bloody Hearts in the league to a European final and almost three titles in a row.

Take a look at yourselves.

[the goal machine 7,810]

the champions league last 16 was when we chesney was here but yeah people tend to think of the oneill era and just remember his first 2 years here

also worth remembering that in this current financial "meltdown" smith has never once been told to practically dismantle his title winning squad, eck won the treble and was told to say bye bye to amo, cannigia, numan, arteta, fergie (fucked off himself)

if anything eck had it worse than smith, the only time eck spent high money on players was when he shifted boumsong for 8mill, most others were freebies, cheap buys and bargains

No one's saying McLeish didn't have it tough. But why should that downplay Smith's achievements?

As GOAT correctly points out, we were fucked when Smith came in. No Champions League football, already lost the league, no trophies in a couple of seasons, no defence and dressing room tensions. Now, we have Champions League football, look likely to win the league, trophies galore, a great defence and a united squad.

He spent money because he had to. The squad needed rebuilding and it has been. Surely the money he spent is balanced out by Hutton, Cuellar, Cousin, Mendes, Wilson, Ferguson, Thomson etc.

[MosesMcNeil 1,664]

did he spend it well??????? the jury is still out on that one as the team has been very unbalanced since he spent money.

Of coure he spent well - he has limited funds and yet has a 100% success rate in league titles since his return.

I'd say he was doing a quite remarkable job given the circumstances.

[bawbaggery 0]

Of coure he spent well - he has limited funds and yet has a 100% success rate in league titles since his return.

I'd say he was doing a quite remarkable job given the circumstances.

Which circumstances would those be.

[MosesMcNeil 1,664]

How anyone can have a go at Smith is beyond me.

I can't help laughing at some of the ridiculous arguments lined up to question Smiths tenure.

[GOAT 30,449]

Which circumstances would those be.

£31m worth of debt, inheriting a poor team, chaos at board level, selling your best players

[MosesMcNeil 1,664]

Which circumstances would those be.

Hi there - welcome back from the moon.

[bawbaggery 0]

Hi there - welcome back from the moon.

I take it we haven't signed anyone, or spent real money , I think my moon may be a lot nearer than yours.

[caseyjones 3,009]

has a 100% success rate in league titles since his return.

You must have been to the moon too!

[MosesMcNeil 1,664]

I take it we haven't signed anyone, or spent real money , I think my moon may be a lot nearer than yours.

You are right. Smith has not had a single issue of note to deal with. What were we all thinking?

[jcb 1,167]

Of coure he spent well - he has limited funds and yet has a 100% success rate in league titles since his return.

I'd say he was doing a quite remarkable job given the circumstances.

WS didn't win league in 07/08 so no 100% record

Havent got exact figures but think he has spent in excess of £20 million since his return (most of it after the Kaunus fiasco)

Just stating the facts.