Colonel Mustard 380 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Are we to allow Walter Smith's contribution to Scottish football to pass without using the might of Rangers fans demanding that he gets his just desserts of a Knighthood?What other sporting legend with a record like his would not have the country demanding he receives what should be rightfully his?Anyone who is mistaken enough to think that Walter should not be Sir Walter, has to explain what the following people did that was greater than the great man's achievements.Stirling Moss...never even won a World Championship.Henry Cooper....won only 40 of his 55 fights, and never held a title greater than Commonwealth champion. He even shat it to fight Floyd Paterson for the World title, before Cassius Clay showed him up when he eventually did accept a World title shot.Henry Cecil....trained horses to run fast. 'Nuff said.Ian McGeechan....played rugby, and his main claim to fame was winning one Grand Slam as Scotland coach.Trevor Brooking....won the FA Cup twice with West Ham, and played 47 times for England before becoming an administrator.I rest my case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Sir Walter has 10 (TEN!) Premier League Titles to his name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 10 SPL titles, 5 Scottish cups and 5 Scottish league cups at Rangers.1 FA Cup at Man United as Assistant.3 years as Scotland manager.Ridiculous how he hasn't already got one. The way that he conducts himself should be enough by itself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Are we to allow Walter Smith's contribution to Scottish football to pass without using the might of Rangers fans demanding that he gets his just desserts of a Knighthood?What other sporting legend with a record like his would not have the country demanding he receives what should be rightfully his?Anyone who is mistaken enough to think that Walter should not be Sir Walter, has to explain what the following people did that was greater than the great man's achievements.Stirling Moss...never even won a World Championship.Henry Cooper....won only 40 of his 55 fights, and never held a title greater than Commonwealth champion. He even shat it to fight Floyd Paterson for the World title, before Cassius Clay showed him up when he eventually did accept a World title shot.Henry Cecil....trained horses to run fast. 'Nuff said.Ian McGeechan....played rugby, and his main claim to fame was winning one Grand Slam as Scotland coach.Trevor Brooking....won the FA Cup twice with West Ham, and played 47 times for England before becoming an administrator.I rest my case.open and shut case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Mustard 380 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Sir Walter has 10 (TEN!) Premier League Titles to his name.He also helped both Rangers and Dundee Utd to win titles as an assistant manager.Not to mention also improving Scotland's standings in World football by SEVENTY places while the national manager, coaching the Scotland under 18s to win the European Championship, and managing Scotland to their only trophy in history (apart from Home International victories).Walter Smith not only provided glory for Rangers, but did it for his country, and the club he served as both a player and as part of the greatest management team they ever had in their entire history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,670 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Well said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo 588 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 His successes when he was Scotland manager in of itself deserve a knighthood Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Henry Cooper....won only 40 of his 55 fights, and never held a title greater than Commonwealth champion. He even shat it to fight Floyd Paterson for the World title, before Cassius Clay showed him up when he eventually did accept a World title shot.Think that's harsh on Cooper, he nearly had Ali in their first fight but for a good bit of jiggery pokery from MA's corner stalling and having a round break totalling well over two to three minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,287 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I think the way Scotland works there would probably need to be a suitable candidate from the other side before Walter would get one Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,772 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Well said.Just a shame some on here probably wouldn't want him getting one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmalade1872 40 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 what about me as SIR MARMALADE when i think of some of the shite ive had to put up with an example an apprentice who was scared of heights,standing on a fuckin 18 inch high trestle couls wattie have handles that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1690 1 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Well said Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 what about me as SIR MARMALADE when i think of some of the shite ive had to put up with an example an apprentice who was scared of heights,standing on a fuckin 18 inch high trestle couls wattie have handles that.You really need to work on that whole "posting" thing that you do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joker69 60 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 He deserves recognition Arise Sir Walt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Sir Walter Smith. It simply sounds right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I think the way Scotland works there would probably need to be a suitable candidate from the other side before Walter would get oneIn fairness, maybe Jock Stein could be awarded one posthumously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillemBear 17 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 In fairness, maybe Jock Stein could be awarded one posthumously....aye...put the rod and net away now ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 ...aye...put the rod and net away now ! It's Friday, a man has to eat Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCiainBJK 12 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 It's Friday, a man has to eat Fish on a Friday Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryHurlock 21 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 In my eyes he already has one, I call him Sir Walter just now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Mustard 380 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Fish on a Friday Tarriers are no good at catching fish, so he must be a Proddy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loch71 10 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Are we to allow Walter Smith's contribution to Scottish football to pass without using the might of Rangers fans demanding that he gets his just desserts of a Knighthood?What other sporting legend with a record like his would not have the country demanding he receives what should be rightfully his?Anyone who is mistaken enough to think that Walter should not be Sir Walter, has to explain what the following people did that was greater than the great man's achievements.Stirling Moss...never even won a World Championship.Henry Cooper....won only 40 of his 55 fights, and never held a title greater than Commonwealth champion. He even shat it to fight Floyd Paterson for the World title, before Cassius Clay showed him up when he eventually did accept a World title shot.Henry Cecil....trained horses to run fast. 'Nuff said.Ian McGeechan....played rugby, and his main claim to fame was winning one Grand Slam as Scotland coach.Trevor Brooking....won the FA Cup twice with West Ham, and played 47 times for England before becoming an administrator.I rest my case.Why are people hung up about Walter getting a knighthood? We know what he did for our club and that should be enough. Who cares if he gets a outdated bauble from the Queen. The list above just emphasises how stupid it is. We will always herald Walter as a Ranger legend regardless of whether he gets a knighthood Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loch71 10 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Are we to allow Walter Smith's contribution to Scottish football to pass without using the might of Rangers fans demanding that he gets his just desserts of a Knighthood?What other sporting legend with a record like his would not have the country demanding he receives what should be rightfully his?Anyone who is mistaken enough to think that Walter should not be Sir Walter, has to explain what the following people did that was greater than the great man's achievements.Stirling Moss...never even won a World Championship.Henry Cooper....won only 40 of his 55 fights, and never held a title greater than Commonwealth champion. He even shat it to fight Floyd Paterson for the World title, before Cassius Clay showed him up when he eventually did accept a World title shot.Henry Cecil....trained horses to run fast. 'Nuff said.Ian McGeechan....played rugby, and his main claim to fame was winning one Grand Slam as Scotland coach.Trevor Brooking....won the FA Cup twice with West Ham, and played 47 times for England before becoming an administrator.I rest my case.Why are people hung up about Walter getting a knighthood? We know what he did for our club and that should be enough. Who cares if he gets a outdated bauble from the Queen. The list above just emphasises how stupid it is. We will always herald Walter as a Ranger legend regardless of whether he gets a knighthood Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Mustard 380 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Why are people hung up about Walter getting a knighthood? We know what he did for our club and that should be enough. Who cares if he gets a outdated bauble from the Queen. The list above just emphasises how stupid it is. We will always herald Walter as a Ranger legend regardless of whether he gets a knighthoodMaybe it's only stupid to people who don't think that countries should have honours, to decorate its citizens.Why would you object to Walter getting an honour such as a Knighthood? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loch71 10 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Maybe it's only stupid to people who don't think that countries should have honours, to decorate its citizens.Why would you object to Walter getting an honour such as a Knighthood?I don't object mate. I just don't care. You get the impression that some people feel that Walter needs to validate what he did for Rangers. Walter is a Rangers legend and always will be for what he done over his 2 periods at the club. A knightwood wouldn't alter that one bit. If he is to be decorated why don't the club do something? That would be more fitting than sharing a platform with Stirling Moss and the like Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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