Rangers Football Club 0 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 SMITH signs for a year and will stand down to let Ally take over More... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 This is HUGE! Fantastic news. Now we just need to get Boyd, Weir, Wilson & some others signed up. A lot of fans won't be happy about the news that he'll stand aside for Coisty to take over next summer, but that's another story. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Northampton_loyalist Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 great news. Whatever else is happening, Smith at the helm eases a few worries. I am delighted. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flying Hippo Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) Glad he's staying but I'm not keen on managers announcing their departure date whilst still in the job. Also, what if this season is a disaster? Would we really want McCoist and McDowell staying on? I also don't believe this news will have any baring on the futures of Boyd and Wilson. Weir perhaps but the other two are goners Edited May 25, 2010 by Flying Hippo 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 It's bound to have some sort of an influence on Boyd because the guy has said numerous times that that would be something which could influence his decision. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyk 158 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 great news and we needed some. we all sort of knew this is what Ally was brought here for and at least Walter is telling the fans some truth. if we resign some players and sign some new ones then I am in no doubt we will do well again and would be happy enough for super ally take over. I also think it will have a bearing on the likes of boyd and weir resigning and others who are out of contract next year, not so much wilson but we'll hopefully soon find out........ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Northampton_loyalist Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Glad he's staying but I'm not keen on managers announcing their departure date whilst still in the job. Also, what if this season is a disaster? Would we really want McCoist and McDowell staying on? I also don't believe this news will have any baring on the futures of Boyd and Wilson. Weir perhaps but the other two are goners managers stating they are leaving can certainly cause a distraction. In this case though, it can only provide a boost. We no longer have the uncertainty of a manager without contract and we no longer have a plan that goes no further than last week. It can only be a positive, not withstanding the departure date being given. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamh 0 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 after all the doom and gloom over on of takeovers at last a bit of good news.Glad to hear it hopefully another good season to come. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flying Hippo Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 managers stating they are leaving can certainly cause a distraction. In this case though, it can only provide a boost. We no longer have the uncertainty of a manager without contract and we no longer have a plan that goes no further than last week. It can only be a positive, not withstanding the departure date being given. Yeah i guess knowing he's leaving next summer is better than not having a clue if he's even staying this summer. The idea of not even interviewing anyone for the post and just handing it to Ally on a plate isn't particularly appealling though. As i said, if we win nothing this season, i doubt many will want McCoist in charge 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim White 0 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) Walter Smith has signed a one-year contract at Rangers, which will be his last as a football manager. More... Walter Smith has signed a one-year contract at Rangers, which will be his last as a football manager. The reigning SPL champions have confirmed that deals have been struck with Smith and all of his backroom staff. The news comes as a welcome relief to all those connected with the Old Firm giants, who were keen to see the current team kept on. Smith has also made it clear that the 2010/11 campaign will be his last in football, with the 62-year-old then set to head into retirement. Rangers have already revealed that Ibrox legend, and current assistant boss, Ally McCoist will then take the reins. Edited May 25, 2010 by Bluedell 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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