Rangers Lady 2,380 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 It's not going backwards, we need a temporary fix which McCall etc. would rightly find disrespectfulAnyway, be funny to go in at half time 1-0 down and see Walter explode if some cunt went to pour themselves a brew Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Lady 2,380 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Who would his assistant be...?If Walter steps out of retirement I'm sure Alex can do the same Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,283 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Agree with this but who would be better to take us to the end of the season ?I know what you mean as a shortstop, definitely no one better than Walter, but I feel there may be others out there who would be prepared to step up and take us to the season end and possibly further, new blood is needed, from manager to last sub we need a clean out.I could suggest a few names but they will never fall under the same class as Walter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,847 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Would take him back in a minute, purely because I believe he would steady the ship and get us promotion. However, at the same time, I do think he deserves his retirement and that he's done us enough favours.Can see it from both sides. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,252 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I know what you mean as a shortstop, definitely no one better than Walter, but I feel there may be others out there who would be prepared to step up and take us to the season end and possibly further, new blood is needed, from manager to last sub we need a clean out.I could suggest a few names but they will never fall under the same class as Walter. See that's what I'd like to happen too if it was November or December, but with only two months left this season I would have concerns that if you do that now you are rushing into an appointment and that's the last thing we should be doing.I'd rather go with the safe hands from now until the end of the season and which would allow the board time to carry out proper due diligence on guys they are interested in before one of them takes over in the Summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 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.That's debatable.If he tried and failed I wouldn't hold that against everything he had previously achieved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,508 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.I'm not so sure RB. I don't think he does want this , but sense that he doesn't want to let anyone down knowing how much we're struggling right now. Can't really find the words to express what I mean , but it's something like a paternal matter to him . If that makes sense. For my part , I feel he's more than earned his right to enjoy his retirement without the worry if Rangers are in safe hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,453 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 That's debatable.If he tried and failed I wouldn't hold that against everything he had previously achieved.That's what a forum is for bud! At one time I thought Super Ally was beyond reproach.I'm not saying he'd get roasted, but I want his legacy to be left at the guy who won us SPL titles, not the guy who was in charge when/if we failed to win promotion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonRFC 1,402 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 There is a greater need to finally move forward, Smith would be an ideal short term solution but I fear we would then just look to stick with hin for a year or two with the belief that he'd be perfect to steady the ship in the top flight for the first year and before you know it we are structurally in the same position we were in around 2009, brining in journeymen with the sole intention of trying to best the tims. Walter wont knock us back if we come calling, we shouldn't put the man in that position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,253 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 He probably would have the means for turning this team back into professional players. The players themselves do have it in them, they have been managed so poorly and look like lost cubs(couldn't find myself calling them "sheep", lol) needing strict guidance to the end of this season. However, would he want to bring himself out of retirement for one last bout? Who knows...it's up to him at the end of day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 "I'm not looking for it in any way, shape or form" - (Walter Smith)Wishful thinking perhaps but he didn't rule it out that's the point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,283 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 See that's what I'd like to happen too if it was November or December, but with only two months left this season I would have concerns that if you do that now you are rushing into an appointment and that's the last thing we should be doing.I'd rather go with the safe hands from now until the end of the season and which would allow the board time to carry out proper due diligence on guys they are interested in before one of them takes over in the Summer.I agree with your timing and the logic, you put a good balance on your argument and I have to say it would make sense to coax Walter out to steady the ship and would welcome his input.Will he won't he? If he feels up to it, and sees some hope I will back him and would wish him all the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,451 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Its a yes from me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,582 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 He's done his bit, leave the man alone.This. It would be selfish to ask him for more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Walter, till June 1st. Please. We can look forward if/when we get promotedIt's up to him if he wants left in peace. If he says no I won't hold it against him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,437 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 This. It would be selfish to ask him for more.Typical Rangers though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crespie6 334 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 cheque book manager - no use in the current situation. Not sure who could get us out of this mess. McGyver? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 It's really not the way to go, whether we go up or not. The current management (including McCoist) are Smith's understudies, a regime we've been working under since 2007 it's time for a new outlook, new approach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD.1872 890 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The players don't deserve him. Would love to see Magath put them through hell for the rest of the season, payback for their half arsed performances and attitudes over the last 3 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_Ibrox_Preacher 2,812 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Well.. when Walter came back after the PLG debacle...his first match in charge was a 5-0 hammering of Dundee UTD (I think?)Same players PLG had... Different resultMy memory may not be correct here.. but wasn't his first match in charge of Scotland a 2-0 loss vs Italy? But... we played much better and gained a lot of respect from that match?Same players...different performance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertent 2,081 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Given the effort made by the day late Rhebel in promoting this story, you have to start to wonder if the story is being managed from within the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Short term only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 That translates as "I really don't want the job, but I don't think I cold say no to Rangers". Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigG 56 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The return of Smith is a depressing prospect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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