(NHC) - SFA to Appoach Walter Smith

**The Harp Awakes** · 05-12-2009 12:08 AM

Can't believe I'm reading this. The guy walked out on Scotland and has recently said he doesn't want the job.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ls/8396356.stm

**~~Hibernating (Im a stoopid yam tramp)~~** · 05-12-2009 12:09 AM

Please NO!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Geo_1875** · 05-12-2009 12:32 AM

They'll do anything to maintain the weegie influence on the Scottish National Team. Wouldn't mind Dan Petrescu though.

**Richard Scott** · 05-12-2009 12:33 AM

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They'll do anything to maintain the weegie influence on the Scottish National Team. Wouldn't mind Dan Petrescu though.

Pardon my ignorance, but who?

**Steve-O** · 05-12-2009 12:49 AM

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Pardon my ignorance, but who?

Tsk, youngsters these days!

He is currently in charge of that Romanian team who pumped Rangers.

He also played for Sheffield Wednesday and Chelsea for quite a few years, and he was in that barry Romanian team that included Hagi and the likes.

He also scored a winner v England at Euro 2002 I think?

**Sunny1875** · 05-12-2009 04:48 AM

Not the man for the job in my opinion
obviously feels that club are bigger than country
would be a backwards leap and i would not watch Scotland with this man in charge

***Jim44*** · 05-12-2009 06:57 AM

Smith hasn't actually said he doesn't want the job. He has said things like "It wouldn't feel right" , "I made the conscious decision to leave." and "The matter is now closed." I am cynical enough to believe that he might just be playing hard to get with his 'stop it, I like it stance. One of the damning things which I hope will prevent him getting the job is that he said the job was 'nothing special'. Sorry Walter, the job has to be approached as something special and it will be a national disgrace if your pal Gordon chases you for the job. Still, nothing would surprise me and I can see it now.............the return of the 'unwanted' , Smith, Ferguson and McGregor.

**EasterRoad4Ever** · 05-12-2009 07:18 AM

This will be the Huns doing. When was last time any incumbent OF manager was touted for the Scotland job ???? At the very least you'd expect the Weegie media to be scoffing at the idea that an OF manager would even entertain leaving one of the OF for Scotland.

Has all the marks of the Huns and their Weegie press bedfellows trying to get themselves out of a rut (team going backwards) and one of their own a new job. Hope Scotland get Levien and tell Watty to get stuffed.

***Bostonhibby*** · 05-12-2009 07:40 AM

Progreesive? forward thinking? be as well going for Walter Scott......

***Hibbyradge*** · 05-12-2009 08:10 AM

It's a stitched up deal between Rangers and their bedfellows in the SFA.

Smith gets the Scotland job, Rangers get their much needed compensation.

Rangers shelled out about half a million in compensation when they took Smith from Scotland. They'll be wanting it back.

***HibbyAndy*** · 05-12-2009 08:13 AM

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Tsk, youngsters these days!

He is currently in charge of that Romanian team who pumped Rangers.

He also played for Sheffield Wednesday and Chelsea for quite a few years, and he was in that barry Romanian team that included Hagi and the likes.

He also scored a winner v England at Euro 2002 I think?

Pretty sure that was France 98.

***MrSmith*** · 05-12-2009 08:17 AM

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It's a stitched up deal between Rangers and their bedfellows in the SFA.

Smith gets the Scotland job, Rangers get their much needed compensation.

Rangers shelled out about half a million in compensation when they took Smith from Scotland. They'll be wanting it back.

Correct! The old boys network strikes again!

When are we going to wake up? This needs sorted, every team and supporter outside the OF has to stand up an say no! sack the SFA/SPL/SFL! the ****in lot of them!

***Jack*** · 05-12-2009 08:36 AM

Why would there be compensation? History contract with der hun is up in January.
If it did happen I would loose what little respect I have left for the SFA.

**erskine-hibby** · 05-12-2009 08:39 AM

If WS gets the job I, for one, will not back Scotland in any way, shape or form while he is there.

**JE89** · 05-12-2009 08:40 AM

Levein is the perfect man for the job. No doubt that if he was the current Huns manager the SFA would be calling him now...

***Hibbyradge*** · 05-12-2009 08:44 AM

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Why would there be compensation? History contract with der hun is up in January.
If it did happen I would loose what little respect I have left for the SFA.

Jack, Jacko, Jackity, Jackster, John.

When will you ever learn?

Never let inconvenient facts get in the way of a bit of anti-hun scaremongering.

***Hibbyradge*** · 05-12-2009 08:46 AM

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If WS gets the job I, for one, will not back Scotland in any way, shape or form while he is there.

I bet you will if We're close to qualifying for euro 2012.

I don't want Smith back either, by the way.

***blackpoolhibs*** · 05-12-2009 08:46 AM

Nothing surprises me with this lot, corrupt from top to bottom.

**Hainan Hibs** · 05-12-2009 08:52 AM

What does the SFA do to justify their wages?

Walter Smith walked out on us during a qualification campaign which would've been historic to get through.

And now, the SFA are crawling back to him?

There is absolutely no forward thinking, no ambition, nothing in the SFA apart from the old boys network and bowing down to the Old Firm.

Nevermind a new manager, get Gordon Smith and the rest of the numpties at the SFA tae f....

**erskine-hibby** · 05-12-2009 08:58 AM

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I bet you will if We're close to qualifying for euro 2012.

I don't want Smith back either, by the way.

No I won't!!

We will be nowhere near qualification anyhoo

**erskine-hibby** · 05-12-2009 08:59 AM

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What does the SFA do to justify their wages?

Walter Smith walked out on us during a qualification campaign which would've been historic to get through.

And now, the SFA are crawling back to him?

There is absolutely no forward thinking, no ambition, nothing in the SFA apart from the old boys network and bowing down to the Old Firm.

Nevermind a new manager, get Gordon Smith and the rest of the numpties at the SFA tae f....

Could not agree more.

**mickey 4 eyes** · 05-12-2009 09:08 AM

Wouldn't mind Dan Petrescu though.

During his time at Chelsea, lovingly known as 'Rolf.'

**Steve-O** · 05-12-2009 09:09 AM

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Pretty sure that was France 98.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2000

Petrescu never scored, he was in the team though.

Funny that England lost 3-2 twice and were leading in both games. Portugal game was particularly enjoyable that year

**JE89** · 05-12-2009 09:13 AM

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2000

Petrescu never scored, he was in the team though.

Funny that England lost 3-2 twice and were leading in both games. Portugal game was particularly enjoyable that year

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_FIFA_World_Cup

Scored a 90th minute winner against England. Remember watching that actually - must have been about 9!

**Steve-O** · 05-12-2009 09:21 AM

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_FIFA_World_Cup

Scored a 90th minute winner against England. Remember watching that actually - must have been about 9!

Strange, I can't really remember that game!

**JE89** · 05-12-2009 09:23 AM

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Strange, I can't really remember that game!

Dan (the Man's) Goal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh-mxQAWZKw

***H18sry*** · 05-12-2009 09:27 AM

Judas Smith should never manage Scotland again, look at the great job he has done with der huns in Europe this season in the easiest Chumpions League group. Not good enough anymore, we need a new coach with fresh ideas, who is able to take us forward.

**Steve-O** · 05-12-2009 09:36 AM

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Dan (the Man's) Goal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh-mxQAWZKw

Hmm, I do recall the goal right enough.

I mustn't have watched that game live for some reason. I remember the Columbia and Argentina games but not the Tunisia or Romania ones...