RFC55 107,776 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I must agree - he's intelligent, articulate and knows both the footballing aspirations of The Rangers and the culture that surrounds the club.He is also another winner and we can never have too many of those. On a personal note - I rated him very highly as a player for us.I mind watching Rangers gold videos and he seemed good! Was he a good player mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxou 66 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 do you even know who g smith is i mean you say you are a 19 year old french guy ffs go oot eat a baguette drink some wine fuck a beautiful french girl.He was a Rangers player and former director of the SFA. He is also a pundit of the BBC, I think. That's all I know about him tbh.Sorry to have an open-mind btw, but I like learning things about my favourite football club and also about Scotland Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 107,776 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Maybe he can sort us all out some tickets for the away leg for our first European game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Luther 53 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 He was a Rangers player and former director of the SFA. He is also a pundit of the BBC, I think. That's all I know about him tbh.Sorry to have an open-mind btw, but I like learning things about my favourite football club and also about Scotland well good for you but i couldnt tell you who played for st etienne in 1977 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougied123 222 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 His interviewing skills? You'll have to expand on that one I'm afraid. Your other assertion is just pish I'm afraid.Think it went along these lines whilst he was serving us up Craig Burley!SFA Boss Gordon Smith: I Won't Be Hounded Out By CriticsMar 1 2008 Exclusive by Hugh Keevins GORDON SMITH arrived for our meeting inside Hampden's boardroom straight from his Friday morning boxing class. Where else?The SFA's chief executive has been a man on the ropes since the start of this week, when Dundee United manager Craig Levein accused him of lurching from one blunder to the next.Being a punchbag for the public and the press has been an occupational hazard which has started to cause distress to Smith's parents.But coming out fighting, which is what he did yesterday in an exclusive Record Sport interview, has become a way of life for him since he was appointed to his post last July - and found out that when people said they wanted a football man in charge of the game they didn't really mean that at all.Yet before Smith examined the reasons why it's hard to get an even break when you're a former Rangers player who was also once part of the media, he owned up to the biggest mistake he's made since taking office.And by telling a story against himself, he contradicted what he believes is the public perception of him as being vain, conceited, arrogant and too sensitive to criticism to be in a position of power.Smith said: "On the day in January when we formally announced George Burley's appointment as the new Scotland manager I made a point of addressing those who had questioned the need to conduct interviews for the job."With the benefit of hindsight, I now regret doing that. I don't think there was anything wrong with what I said but, on reflection, I should have chosen another time and another place."I gave my critics a chance to react to what I'd done. I can see why what I did has been thrown back at me."I had promised a new manager by the end of January and I had delivered on my promise. I should have left it at that. I made an error of judgment." Before then - and this is something for which he'll make no apology - Smith made headlines when it was said he didn't tell Mark McGhee he wasn't getting the Scotland job and the Motherwell manager found out from a TV reporter during a live interview.The popular myth is that Smith didn't have McGhee's mobile telephone number.He said: "I could have got hold of Mark's number in two seconds."But I had been dealing with his agent from the outset and that's the way it stayed. I've subsequently spoken to Mark about the 'incident' and we've had a laugh about it."My parents have been getting upset about all of the negative publicity I've attracted but I've assured them I'm fine and the job's fine."I study the job I do and I know I'm well capable of being the SFA's chief executive."Craig Levein had his say when I was trying to make light of the situation that the fans of every club in Scotland think referees are biased against their team."He accused me of one blunder after another but what blunders is he talking about? I've owned up to wishing I'd left out what I said at the press conference for the new Scotland manager."But what else have I done that's so terribly wrong? All I ask is fairness and no preconceived agendas."Smith already knows that's asking too much.When it was announced Rangers had been successful in getting a cancellation of their league fixture with Gretna, so that their players could rest properly before playing Lyon in the final Champions League group stage match, Smith's mail started to swell.He said: "I got loads of letters from Celtic supporters saying they knew I'd do anything in my power to help Rangers win the league."But the cancellation of an SPL match has absolutely nothing to do with the SFA."My appointment as chief executive alienated some Celtic fans because I used to play for Rangers - not all of the Celtic fans, but some of them. We should all be above that kind of thing in this modern-day society but it remains an issue in Scotland."That problem of alienation through my Rangers connection will be with me for as long as I'm employed by the SFA."That much was made certain when Smith contributed to a book about Rangers and how they're perceived by the public.The author offered him the chance to remove certain references prior to publication on the basis that he had expressed his views before attaining a high-profile position in the game. He refused. Smith said: "I would have been false if I'd changed my words and hidden from what I really meant. I wanted to retain ownership of my thoughts and beliefs."Sectarianism goes on across the board in Scotland and I was trying to add something helpful to the debate on the subject."But, contrary to public misconception, I was in no way critical of the Catholic school system and anybody who says I was clearly hasn't read my chapter in the book."All of these things have conspired to make me even stronger in my resolve to succeed at my job. I can deal with the fact that there are people who are against me."Am I supposed to be like the Prime Minister and never deviate from the original text? Am I supposed to ditch any sense of humour? Why would I have to do that?"I haven't been worn down by the constant sniping and people saying I'm having a terrible time in the job."I would feel an awful lot worse if I believed for just one minute that any of this criticism was accurate."People are entitled to hold any opinion of me that they like and I might give the impression that I am guilty of being what they think I am."But I have researched the subject and my belief is that people with low selfesteem attack those who are more confident. I know I have faults and I get on with it."Smith finished our conversation with another couple of off-the-cuff remarks to counter the suggestion he is an ego-maniac who craves attention.He said: "I was in Geneva during the week for the first meeting of UEFA's newly-formed Football Committee. Michel Platini was there, Franz Beckenbauer was there, Andy Roxburgh was there. I was the only one in the room I'd never heard of."But all of the headlines recently did drive me to see a psychiatrist. I said to him, 'I feel as if everyone's out to get me'. and he replied, 'No. you're quite right, Gordon. Everyone is out to get you'."His critics would probably say that's the type of joke he would tell against himself. That's why he can't win but won't give in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxou 66 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 So have you ever been to a game etc? how did you manage to get interested in Rangers?Unfortuantely I haven't I always go to Scotland with my aunt, and she hates football and she tinks football fans are all holligans I'll try to attend a game next season, as I might go to Glasgow in February I've also managed to get my friends interested in Scotland and Rangers btw As for getting interested in Rangers, I don't actually remember why Rangers but not the scum tbh ! I remember going to the Rangers website, and I guess it's how it started lol. Actually I started support them without even knowing they were the best ever Scottish club Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 107,776 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Unfortuantely I haven't I always go to Scotland with my aunt, and she hates football and she tinks football fans are all holligans I'll try to attend a game next season, as I might go to Glasgow in February I've also managed to get my friends interested in Scotland and Rangers btw As for getting interested in Rangers, I don't actually remember why Rangers but not the scum tbh ! I remember going to the Rangers website, and I guess it's how it started lol. Actually I started support them without even knowing they were the best ever Scottish club Well mate if your over and want to go to a game i will give you my Season ticket if need be and you can go as a freebie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart54 218 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well mate if your over and want to go to a game i will give you my Season ticket if need be and you can go as a freebie Thats what separates us from all the others. :clap: Lovely gesture! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxou 66 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well mate if your over and want to go to a game i will give you my Season ticket if need be and you can go as a freebie Thanks mate ! I wouldn't mind paying actually, I think I'd enjoy giving some money to my club It's my aunt who is the biggest problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbear 30 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thank fuck, a signing at last. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 My Dad says he used to be an agent, so I can certainly see why he has been brought in, most probably take over most of Bains duties, and help Ally with any wheeling and dealing. A good appointment, if true. This.Leaves Ally to focus on the team 100%.I approve of this appointment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 do you even know who g smith is i mean you say you are a 19 year old french guy ffs go oot eat a baguette drink some wine fuck a beautiful french girl.Wheesht you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right_To_Censor 1,951 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Do people in that position in the EPL not always end up making the signings etc hope that's not the case here.little dick was director at gers as well and he never signed any cunt, then fucked off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko10 4 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 what a fantastic appointment what this guy knows about football is frighting, he was an agent and had good players and worked very hard for them to be known, welcome home gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocky Broon 207 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well mate if your over and want to go to a game i will give you my Season ticket if need be and you can go as a freebie You are a credit to the Club and the fans.Well done my man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 107,776 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks mate ! I wouldn't mind paying actually, I think I'd enjoy giving some money to my club It's my aunt who is the biggest problem Na mate i can see Rangers everytime they play at Ibrox, you can only see that via a stream. you can have it if need be when you are over Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well mate if your over and want to go to a game i will give you my Season ticket if need be and you can go as a freebie Get over this season maxou! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougieRFC 36 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well mate if your over and want to go to a game i will give you my Season ticket if need be and you can go as a freebie What a fucking gesture, we are the people Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,062 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 little dick was director at gers as well and he never signed any cunt, then fucked offI dont think Dick was brought in for that, think he was more there as a negotiator. A director of Football doesn't necessarily choose the targets, I think the only place where that has been the case is with Dennis Wise at Newcastle.Ally will pick his targets and smith will do the leg work chasing them, getting them signed he may suggest the odd player, and who knows when he does we might be lucky enough to sign a player of the same calibre as Kerkar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxou 66 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Na mate i can see Rangers everytime they play at Ibrox, you can only see that via a stream. you can have it if need be when you are overThanks mate You're really a very nice person I'll try to come in February, as for my aunt, she'll realise how nice and friendly football fans can be Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 107,776 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks mate You're really a very nice person I'll try to come in February, as for my aunt, she'll realise how nice and friendly football fans can be Its only tims i don't like mate Na if you make it over and want to go to the game then just let me know and i will arrange it for you. The feelinf of walking up the stairs and seeing the grass just as you approach the seating area is Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemc 305 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks mate You're really a very nice person I'll try to come in February, as for my aunt, she'll realise how nice and friendly football fans can be Thats the 1st time anybody has called him that,he will have fainted Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxou 66 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Its only tims i don't like mate Na if you make it over and want to go to the game then just let me know and i will arrange it for you. The feelinf of walking up the stairs and seeing the grass just as you approach the seating area is Ok mate, if I come I'll tell you then ! And you do are a nice person Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 107,776 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thats the 1st time anybody has called him that,he will have fainted I am a nice person but to my own Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMotor 2,208 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks mate You're really a very nice person I'll try to come in February, as for my aunt, she'll realise how nice and friendly football fans can be Pretty sure you can get someone to take care of your aunt for the afternoon; keep her busy.You could just ask in the off-topic forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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