Walter Smith
Walter Smith
Walter Ferguson Smith, OBEis a Scottish football player, manager and director. He is primarily associated with his two spells in charge of Scottish club Rangers...
NationalityScottish
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth24 February 1948
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I spoke to Jackie last week. If you look at the possibility of him coming away to play two international games then it is better for him and the type of injury he's had that he's allowed to finish the season, get the summer over with and get a good pre-season.
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When you lose more than 16 million square feet of real estate in half a day...there's obviously a very intense search going on in this city and throughout this region.
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Between them, Miller and Riordan are coming in and having a look at the squad.
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You are the one who seems to have no understanding of the process,
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When we look at what Kenny Miller has done, it's a perfect illustration of the striker's life. In the games he has played since I have been in charge I thought he performed well but got no credit. Now he's performing well and getting credit. It's just the way it goes in that position.
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This one is a case of win- or-bust.
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We are going to be playing against a country who have their sights on getting at least a play off position for the world cup, which for us if we are going to have any hope we have to continue. So it'll be a game where both sides will be well up for it, and I think it'll be an excellent match.
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Barry is a Scotland player. He is part of our team. So, when he is available, he is picked. It's as simple as that.
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We have had a lift from the recent performances and there is a real belief now that we can win games. We were unlucky not to beat Italy and we'll try to do the same against Norway.
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I thought he was out last night. And the important thing about his performance is that others in the squad thought he was out, too. Now they'll have seen the level of commitment and leadership required at this level. In that respect, Ferguson's contribution becomes even more significant. Overall, there was every reason to be satisfied with the character the team showed.
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I won't pick the team until I see how the players who turned up late are in training.
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I thought Darren had suffered a bad knee injury but I am led to believe that he is back in training now and he could actually come to Japan with us.
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I wouldn't say I was less concerned with the result than the performance. I think that, to make progress, you have to show that you can get results. That's why it's in my mind to try something different, to get the main striker better support from midfield. We want to create more chances without weakening the defensive aspect of the team.
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He has been terrific since he has come back. It must have taken him a lot of thinking to give up playing for Scotland. He wouldn't have made that decision without a relevant reason. Everybody that has worked with him at managerial level will tell you that you will not find a better professional.