J_RFC87 761 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Walter Smith will quit his position as Scotland coach to become the Rangers manager, BBC Scotland understands.The Scottish Football Association (SFA) refused Smith permission to be released from his contract on Monday.But at the end of Monday's meeting Smith is understood to have said his farewells to staff at the SFA.He will succeed Paul Le Guen as manager once compensation has been agreed, with Scotland striker coach Ally McCoist expected to join his staff at Rangers.Smith is contracted to Scotland until the summer of 2008 and SFA chief executive David Taylor said after talks at Hampden on Monday that he wanted him to stay.Taylor said Rangers enquired about Smith's availability at the weekend.Speaking after talks at Hampden, Taylor said: "Following contact from Rangers football club, we held a meeting this morning with Walter Smith. Walter Smith asked to be relieved of his contract as national team manager for ScotlandSFA chief executiveDavid Taylor"At this meeting Walter Smith asked to be relieved of his contract as national team manager for Scotland."This request has been refused and Rangers have been advised accordingly."Taylor said Smith "understands" the stance taken by the SFA, adding: "He is under contract with the SFA and we have made our position clear."There is no action to be taken by the SFA, it is a matter for Walter or Rangers."If Smith does take over it would be his second spell at Ibrox, after helping Rangers win nine successive titles before resigning in 1998 and moving to Everton.Both Smith and Rangers legend McCoist have played a pivotal role in Scotland's stunning start to their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.Scotland are the surprise Group B leaders in the Euro 2008 qualifying phase, ahead of world champions Italy and World Cup runners-up France.It had been suggested that Smith would undertake a dual role and continue as Scotland manager until the end of the present European Championship campaign."It would be a major disruption to lose Walter and I would be disappointed if it does happen," added Taylor, who revealed that McCoist does not have a contract with the SFAhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ers/6233237.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gers_fan 2 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 They're comming home Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue1872 2 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thought he would do something like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishrob 0 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Just posted this in another thread,some good news at lastSFA left him with no other choice imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Just posted this in another thread,some good news at lastSFA left him with no other choice imo sorry Rob, i never seen it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIsTheColour 35 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Lets bring back the glory days, Walter. Together with the fans, you will regain this clubs proud history and scupper Celtic's dreams in the process. AGAIN.WATP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger 0 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Good for Walter .He tried to do the honourable thing so let them stew in their own juices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog 2 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Walter's coming home Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 As a big fan of scotland too, im raging at the SFA for letting things end like this. They coulda kept walter until after qualifying but they've f*cked up royaly ahaha (beer) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 David Taylor is a genius - no?He should have taken Walter's offer, but NO!Welcome home Wattie! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 David Taylor is a geniusNo, the guy is bone. He should of had Smith tied down to a new deal months and months ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,118 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Taylor is another no mark that has no real history in the game, but well recompensed by the SFA to be the mouth piece. The only person that Watty faced of note today was Campbell Ogilvy, the others who the feck are they, Brechin City Chairman or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibleedblue 0 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 As a big fan of scotland too, im raging at the SFA for letting things end like this. They coulda kept walter until after qualifying but they've f*cked up royaly how?he resigned.doing two jobs is not an option that either side would be happy with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibleedblue 0 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 The SFA couldve kept him...but they said no to joint jobs. Now they have no manager and no pay off. Nice work Traynor they will get compensation.had they just relieved him of his duties, they wouldn't get anything. but now that he's resigning to take a different job, they'll get compensation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 There is no way Smith could of done both jobs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheQueensXI Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 just read it on http://www.rangersmedia.com/well the sfa have messed up. id like to see tommy burns get his chance. :ph43r: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 21 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ers/6233237.stmSmith 'will become Rangers boss' SFA chief executive David Taylor (right) rejected Rangers' approach Walter Smith will quit his position as Scotland coach to become the Rangers manager, BBC Scotland understands. The Scottish Football Association (SFA) refused Smith permission to be released from his contract on Monday. But at the end of Monday's meeting Smith is understood to have said his farewells to staff at the SFA. He will succeed Paul Le Guen as manager once compensation has been agreed, with Scotland striker coach Ally McCoist expected to join his staff at Rangers. Interview: Former Scotland boss Craig Brown Media Conference: SFA chief executive David Taylor Smith is contracted to Scotland until the summer of 2008 and SFA chief executive David Taylor said after talks at Hampden on Monday that he wanted him to stay. Taylor said Rangers enquired about Smith's availability at the weekend. Speaking after the talks, Taylor said: "Following contact from Rangers football club, we held a meeting this morning with Walter Smith. Walter Smith asked to be relieved of his contract as national team manager for Scotland SFA chief executiveDavid Taylor "At this meeting Walter Smith asked to be relieved of his contract as national team manager for Scotland. "This request has been refused and Rangers have been advised accordingly." Taylor said Smith "understands" the stance taken by the SFA, adding: "He is under contract with the SFA and we have made our position clear. "There is no action to be taken by the SFA, it is a matter for Walter or Rangers." If Smith does take over it would be his second spell at Ibrox, after helping Rangers win nine successive titles before resigning in 1998 and moving to Everton. Both Smith and Rangers legend McCoist have played a pivotal role in Scotland's stunning start to their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign. Scotland are the surprise Group B leaders in the Euro 2008 qualifying phase, ahead of world champions Italy and World Cup runners-up France. It had been suggested that Smith would undertake a dual role and continue as Scotland manager until the end of the present European Championship campaign. "It would be a major disruption to lose Walter and I would be disappointed if it does happen," added Taylor, who revealed that McCoist does not have a contract with the SFA. 606 MYSPORT: DEBATE Fans who think that Smith and McCoist will wave a magic wand and bring back the glory years are deluded IRN606: Have your say "Walter is the Scotland team manager, and I hope it stays that way," said Taylor. "He's got a contract for another 18 months and that's the issue here." Sheffield United assistant manager Stuart McCall could also be part of the new management team that may see McCoist and McCall take the reigns in the long-term. But, while McCall told BBC Sport he would "crawl over broken glass" to return to Rangers, he also added that "I don't think it will happen". Ian Durrant took charge of the first team for Sunday's Scottish Cup third round defeat at Dunfermline Athletic. "If it does happen that Walter comes I will be delighted," said reserve coach Durrant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gleem 14 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 well the longer this goes on the more i think this is not only going to backfire on us hugely but it going to slightly ruin how rangers fans remember walter, if this turns out to to be hugely successfull ill be the first person to turn around and hold my hands upi just dont have faith in the appointment, as much as i want too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaD CoW 3 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 It was on the news and phone ins earlier! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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