Could Walter do a job for 1 season

[MattyBlue 17,110]

With Bayern Munich just announcing Niko Kovac will take over as manager from July 1st, the first thing i thought was didn't Jupp Heynckes only go their at the beginning of this season.

Yes he did only go their at the beginning of this season, for the third time in almost 10 years.

To me its a similar situation to us, bar the fact hes inheriting a world class squad, and isn't working for a broken board offering him next to no support.

It just shows me if a club of that quality and size can keep returning to this man, i think we should at least approach Walter at least to get an idea if was interested.

After Pep left Bayern they were left in a bit of a hole regarding a replacement IIRC so took the safest option to keep sailing along while they find a SUITABLE longer term replacement.

I know ill obviously get slated about let him enjoy retirement, and iv somewhat always agreed with that, but IMO hes literally the only guy who could GENUINELY stop 10IAR and at least lay sold solid foundations.

[The Specky Forum Organiser 64,426]

Of course he could.

[bordersbear 1,105]

Leave the God in peace for fucks sake. He is retired and why tarnish his legendary status with the shower of no marks we have just now. Even Walter has a limit.

[MattyBlue 17,110]

I see it as what the fuck do we really have to lose at the given moment, and if were gonna talk about tarnishing legendary status, surely to fuck we just all appreciate what hes working with, and that at least we take comfort in the fact their is a man at the club genuinely fighting tooth and nail for us!

[Laudrup1690 1,064]

Of course he could if I had my way I’d have him for 3 seasons but he’s earned his retirement 

[NixonRFC 1,309]

Smith was interested in the Scotland gig, they wouldn't have pursued him if they weren't given some encouragement, that to me tell me he's not totally against the idea of returning to management, the fact that we've not tried to get him back in when McInnes knocked us back tells me he wouldn't have been interested, if he was then he has enough contacts in the game to make that known to Dave King.

[FSM 20,892]

17 minutes ago, NixonRFC said:

Smith was interested in the Scotland gig, they wouldn't have pursued him if they weren't given some encouragement, that to me tell me he's not totally against the idea of returning to management, the fact that we've not tried to get him back in when McInnes knocked us back tells me he wouldn't have been interested, if he was then he has enough contacts in the game to make that known to Dave King.

I love how folk come onto these threads with cries of "Leave Walter in peace" or "Let him enjoy his retirement". It's not like he would be forced against his will to take up the role if we asked him. If he fancies it, he says aye, if not, he says naw.

[plumbGER 24,518]

Yes.

[plumbGER 24,518]

1 minute ago, FSM said:

I love how folk come onto these threads with cries of "Leave Walter in peace" or "Let him enjoy his retirement". It's not like he would be forced at gunpoint to take up the role if we asked him. If he fancies it, he says aye, if not, he says naw.

This

[Smile 26,600]

Walter won't come back and work under King and this crew or he would have by now.

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,493]

Nope unless he got well over ten million to spend in the summer, maybe even more than 15mill

[roboscot 1,176]

I'd love to see the Gaffer come back to kick arses and put a proper Rangers stamp on the team.  

Plenty of younger guys on the staff to take the day to day training ground stuff and Mark Allen doing the leg-work behind the scenes for him.

 

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,749]

Smith knows we are a shit show. There’s no way he would get involved with it and risk tarnishing his legacy.

[Smell the hotdog 4,015]

10 minutes ago, FSM said:

I love how folk come onto these threads with cries of "Leave Walter in peace" or "Let him enjoy his retirement". It's not like he would be forced against his will to take up the role if we asked him. If he fancies it, he says aye, if not, he says naw.

Agreed.

The usual 'ruin his reputation' stuff get's wheeled out as well. 

It wouldn't ruin his reputation, we would all know he's doing us a turn and would be the biggest task he's had in a Rangers dug out to date. If it didn't work it wouldn't be for the lack of trying. 

I'd go as far to say if Walter can't turn it around and stop 10 then not sure many others could.

[Sket 13,610]

Their they're there.

 

Two answer the question,eye he could.

[To Be A Ranger 4,032]

Probably but he's not going to.

[Prso's headband 35,340]

If Smith came back I’d have my life savings on us winning the league next season. 

If we’re to believe King, the next manager is going to have more than Pedro to spend which puts it around £10 million. I’d be giving that to Smith more than most managers out there.

We have a decent core IMO and he’d have them all fighting for the jersey for a start. 

The problem we have is Warburton and Murty are all love the players, hugs for everyone and Pedro didn’t have the authority to demand everything from them. 

Smith does, even Gazza used to say he’d stand at the SJ stand just before half time if we were playing pish cause he knew what was coming. 

Think the players would be hugging and laughing with tarriers after another defeat with Smith in the dressing room? No

[East Enclosure Row N 2,820]

No - he's 70 and an old age pensioner who has worked all his days since he was a kid and has thoroughly earned the right to enjoy his retirement.

 

[ElBufalo20 7,875]

I would've appointed him after Caixinha was sacked til the end of the season and taken it from there.

Maybe its too late now but he was genuinely interested in the Scotland job so that suggests he would still fancy management.

 

[Inigo 32,526]

Can't see him wanting to risk his reputation by dropping himself into these circumstances. 

[Copland bear 7,966]

Sir Walter given decent resources would show them all how it's done. 

Time he was knighted for his services to Scottish football also.  Won't see many like Walter now as they are a dying breed in the game where money is king.  

[Gman36 3,455]

Walter with the Caixinha money would've been better. Even him in for an season or two 

[LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510]

If he wanted to then he would have by now.

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

No, time to look forward instead of back. 

[Copland bear 7,966]

2 minutes ago, Sasa'onlyPLGsuccess'Papac said:

I would've appointed him after Caixinha was sacked til the end of the season and taken it from there.

Maybe its too late now but he was genuinely interested in the Scotland job so that suggests he would still fancy management.

 

But managing Scotland is nothing compared to managing a club like Rangers,  would love to think he would return, but he deserves time with his family and expecially his gran kids now as he has earned it,  and to be honest managing a club like Rangers is a 24/7 job.