Getstiffed 8,863 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 While perhaps a little less expansive than normal with his answers, he was characteristically forthright as he was quizzed on the bones of contention Rangers supporters have raised over the past few days.Some feel McCoist's transition from track-suited assistant manager to suited and booted main man has somehow diluted his passion and diminished the influence he has on the players under his command. It is an observation he clearly finds risible."I would argue it's the opposite and that I'm even more animated," said McCoist. "Coaches and managers ranting and raving on the sidelines don't necessarily win you football matches."There is a lot more to it than that. Of course, I have a collar and tie on now, I don't have my tracksuit. But I don't think my attire has changed me as a person one bit. I'm still the same character."To be fair, I spent most of the match on the touchline on Tuesday night, while I sat in the stand for the game against Hearts last Saturday. I'll be in the technical area at McDiarmid Park and there will be games when I'll float between the two. But I really don't see it as an issue."http://www.scotsman.com/rangersfc/Ally-McCoist-plays-down-talk.6810008.jp?articlepage=2The fact that man has had to defend his passion this early in the season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tika taka 2 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Ridiculous. Question his managerial abilities yes(even then its slightly unfair after only 2 games), his passion for Rangers no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Ridiculous. Question his managerial abilities yes(even then its slightly unfair after only 2 games), his passion for Rangers no.I honestly believe thats a bigger riddy than losing out on transfer targets.Imagine how that lot must be laughing extra hard at us questioning the managers passion?fs Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Ally, to be honest, your choice of match-day outfit is NOT high on the list of concerns I have about your tenure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersxfc 265 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 cant say nothing about ally till he brings in his own team Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 cant say nothing about ally till he brings in his own teamThe most sensible post Ive read all day. Totally agree. I will reserve judgement of his managerial abilities when he has his own players, fully fit and available for selection.I do think he'll get it right though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tika taka 2 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I honestly believe thats a bigger riddy than losing out on transfer targets.Imagine how that lot must be laughing extra hard at us questioning the managers passion?fsWho are these "some" who have questioned his passion supposed to be anyway? A lot a shite Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Who are these "some" who have questioned his passion supposed to be anyway? A lot a shiteIve read quite a lot of that talk in the last few days and I heard some from fans on the radio aswell.Its been enough to reach Allys ears at least and like I said I think its embarrassing how ott some fans have went recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 How the fuck do you measure passion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 How the fuck do you measure passion?2 fluid oz of dreams6 fluid oz of desire2 lb of determinationMix well and add stiff-upper-lip and shove in an oven (or Old Firm game) for 90-minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 How the fuck do you measure passion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 2 fluid oz of dreams6 fluid oz of desire2 lb of determinationMix well and add stiff-upper-lip and shove in an oven (or Old Firm game) for 90-minutes.I thought that was how you made scrambled eggs. I should have guessed the recipe should have included eggs somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan 6,240 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 cant say nothing about ally till he brings in his own teamSo if a manager takes over Barcelona, doesnt buy anyone and gets them knocked out all cups and finishes 6th , nobody should say anything until he brings in hus own team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Ally, to be honest, your choice of match-day outfit is NOT high on the list of concerns I have about your tenure.This. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 cant say nothing about ally till he brings in his own teamWhy? Are the three times consecutive champions not good enough like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms 2,063 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Why? Are the three times consecutive champions not good enough like?If my memory serves me correct. You certainly didn't seem to think so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 If my memory serves me correct. You certainly didn't seem to think so.ahahahahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 If my memory serves me correct. You certainly didn't seem to think so.Buck stopped with the manager if my memory serves me right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 That makes no sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,110 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 So if a manager takes over Barcelona, doesnt buy anyone and gets them knocked out all cups and finishes 6th , nobody should say anything until he brings in hus own team. Your changing the circumstances there mate. It is ridiculous to compare this situation to Barcelona. I think what the poster is saying, is Ally should be allowed time to stamp his own style on the team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 McCoist's acceptance of our transfer-dealings is ALMOST as concerning as his team selection and tactics.He shouldn't be babbling about his delight at Craig Whyte's support, he should've been kicking his door down three fkn weeks ago and telling him, and Smith, to get their fingers out, and get players in.I just hope his lack of experience, and gratefulness at having been given the job, doesn't get in the way of him getting them told. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 McCoist's acceptance of our transfer-dealings is ALMOST as concerning as his team selection and tactics.He shouldn't be babbling about his delight at Craig Whyte's support, he should've been kicking his door down three fkn weeks ago and telling him, and Smith, to get their fingers out, and get players in.I just hope his lack of experience, and gratefulness at having been given the job, doesn't get in the way of him getting them told.Nail on head! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmartin809 4 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Who exactly has suggested Ally's passion has been diluted? Yet again more fabricated pish from our lazy trouble making journalists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmond7 1,000 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I don't think anyone has ever questioned his 'passion' for the club, or his desire to win. McCoist took a lot of stick from the fans as a player before he transformed into the legend with mostly think of him as and if that didn't 'dilute his passion' then nothing will. People will though question his ability - apart from the blind faith loyal who seem to think someone is going to wave a magic wand and make it all better - until such times as he gets it right on the park. He hasn't lost anything yet, but he has to start putting a winning team on the park sooner rather than later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersxfc 265 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Why? Are the three times consecutive champions not good enough like?think if ally got the players in he wanted we would be a far better team not agree Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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