OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Walter Smith says he can't rule out the possibility of returning as Rangers manager - but isn't looking to take the job. View image | gettyimages.comWalter Smith has told Sky Sports that whilst he can't rule out a return to manage Rangers, he isn't necessarily looking to take the job.Dave King's consortium finally won control of Rangers on Friday, and he has little time to dwell as the club certainly need a new manager soon.Ally McCoist resigned in December, whilst his replacement Kenny McDowall is currently serving out a notice period having also resigned in January.The chaos in the dugout hasn't helped Rangers' quest for promotion to the Scottish Premiership, and many want King to make an appointment sooner rather than later.The bookmakers have the likes of Billy Davies, Stuart McCall and Felix Magath in the running, but former boss Smith was somewhat coy on the topic when speaking to Sky Sports, suggesting that he wasn't really looking to return to management but couldn't definitively say no to his former club."Well, I'm four years away from it now!" said Smith. "That's always a difficult one. I've said to them that I'll do anything I can to help them, but I don't know whether that's stretching it a little bit. You never rule anything out, but I'm not looking for it in any way, shape or form."67-year-old Smith had two spells as Rangers manager; the first, he won the Scottish Premiership title seven years in a row, leading a period of domination for the club in the 1990's - whilst also winning six domestic cups, too.After spells with Everton and Scotland - as well as a period as Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Manchester United - Smith returned to Ibrox and won another three league titles, as well as another five domestic cups.Smith is a legend at Ibrox, but having left the club almost four years ago, it seems unlikely that he would make another return - unless King gave him an offer he couldn't refuse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Sounds like a come and get me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 He's done his bit, leave the man alone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 He's done his bit, leave the man alone.This.Leave him alone. He won't say no, but we shouldn't be asking him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,030 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 why do we always look back the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 We have to move on i love what Smith done for us but we cant keep going back if we want to move forward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformation Bear 6,453 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 If he didn't want to be considered then he should have kept quiet or if not quiet then to firmly signal a 'no'. He's not done that so the signal is he is willing to be considered. Ultimately its up to him. But for fuck's sake lets not have a courtship dance over this. Either do it quickly or don't do it at all. There is utterly no point in trailing a line of 'maybe's' into and through the media and then drag this on and on until it becomes a 'what if' story. Maybe means 'yes -willing'. Not saying 'no' means 'yes -willing'. Its up to King, Murray and Smith. This can be solved in a 10 minute phone call. Either do it or close the option off. But it should be done quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 21,172 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I'd love him to come back but it would be for pure selfish reasons! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Let him enjoy his retirement. He doesnt need the stress that goes along with the job.that being said.... we need someone in sooner rather than later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 251 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Until the summer, yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,538 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 If he's willing to do it until the Summer it's an absolute no brainer for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor_Chang 1,078 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Aye sort the mess you had a help in causing by suggesting McCoist when it was evident he was right for the job when he struggled in the cup games while you were manager. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 We will never move forward as a club so long as we keep running back to the old guard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Fact is we are desperate for an immediate short term fix, any list of men capable of giving us this over the next 3 months has Walter near the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Walter won't fix that squad. No-one will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,758 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 No thanks, I want to move forward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism_scotland 165 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Don't think he's a long term option as manager but if we willing to replace Kenny McDowall until the summer I'd take him, he would have the presence and experience to hopefully guide us out of the Championship, but long term I'd be happy to see him on the board or some sort of senior role (Director of Football maybe?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossDas 1,071 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 If no suitable candidate can be found in the short term then I'd be fine with him coming back as a place-holder while the search continues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,242 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 What I read from this is that Walter believes there's something salvagble from this squad, he's clearly not ruling it out, Kenny needs all the help he can muster.I'd like to see him back till the end of the season if no other options are available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Sounds like a come and get me. "I'm not looking for it in any way, shape or form" - (Walter Smith) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,498 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Walter deserves better than to be asked to turn this team round, a tornado couldn't turn them round.Love him to death, but feel we must move away from the past.Would hate to see him take on the job and fail, as this team has failed us, he's too good for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec87 331 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Walter deserves better than to be asked to turn this team round, a tornado couldn't turn them round.Love him to death, but feel we must move away from the past.Would hate to see him take on the job and fail, as this team has failed us, he's too good for that. Agree with this but who would be better to take us to the end of the season ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,489 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Would need far more time than he would have to turn it around this season. I'd hate him to take over and fail to get us promoted. His status as legendary manager would take a bit of a hit.Thanks for all you've done for us Walter, but please don't put yourself in that position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluebells 6,898 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 An unbelievable amount of going backwards already, we've said for years we want to move forward, this is not the answer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG87 9 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Who would his assistant be...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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