Walter Smith interview

[Brendanmulcahey]

The man of vision by Bill Leckie.

It's strange to contemplate the fact that Walter Smith has just turned sixty years of age. Yes, the hair is greyer and there are few wrinkles where until quite recently there were none.

However, the impression that one gets, (or this writer to be more accurate), is of a man at the height of his powers. Smith cuts very much the figure of the elder statesman of Scottish football, though it would be a title that he would be quick to deny. Modesty, dignity, integrity, these are just but three adjectives that come to mind when describing the avuncular figure who single handedly transformed the fortunes of the Scotland national team, before heeding the call from Sir David Murray.

Alan Hutton gives proud testimony to Smith's remarkable coaching powers, from being a rash and clumsy defender, Hutton under Walter's tutelage has developed into a genuine talent, arousing interest from both English and top continental clubs. The same too can be said of Lee McCulloch who has already begun to show a refinement of touch so difficult to achieve in men of his size and physique. Finally there is Charlie Adam, who is rapidly becoming a perfect foil to captain courageous Barry Ferguson. Whereas Fergie offers graft, commitment and endeavour, Adam offers guile, native cunning and flair.

At a recent symposium held in Munich for Europe's top coaches, Smith held forth to likewise spirits. It was intriguing to watch the likes of Arsene Wenger, Frank Rijkaard and Jose Mourinho defer politely to the guru from the Clyde. As Wenger himself said, "When Walter talks, we tend to shut up and listen!". It was a frank and honest recognition of the esteem and awe in which plain speaking Walter Smith is held by the aristocrats of European football. Smith who is fluent in French, German and Spanish has the added advantage of being able to communicate fluently to all who come to hear the prophet's words.

Smith does not have visions but he most certainly has a vision, today Scotland, tomorrow Europe. With the SPL almost in the bag, Smith will quietly go about his business in his business like, tranquil manner. He will leave the 'funny' glib one-liners to others, he is after all a cut above the ordinary. We should be thankful for having him in our midst

[ellboy]

Originally Posted by Brendanmulcahey

The man of vision by Bill Leckie.

It's strange to contemplate the fact that Walter Smith has just turned sixty years of age. Yes, the hair is greyer and there are few wrinkles where until quite recently there were none.

However, the impression that one gets, (or this writer to be more accurate), is of a man at the height of his powers. Smith cuts very much the figure of the elder statesman of Scottish football, though it would be a title that he would be quick to deny. Modesty, dignity, integrity, these are just but three adjectives that come to mind when describing the avuncular figure who single handedly transformed the fortunes of the Scotland national team, before heeding the call from Sir David Murray.

Alan Hutton gives proud testimony to Smith's remarkable coaching powers, from being a rash and clumsy defender, Hutton under Walter's tutelage has developed into a genuine talent, arousing interest from both English and top continental clubs. The same too can be said of Lee McCulloch who has already begun to show a refinement of touch so difficult to achieve in men of his size and physique. Finally there is Charlie Adam, who is rapidly becoming a perfect foil to captain courageous Barry Ferguson. Whereas Fergie offers graft, commitment and endeavour, Adam offers guile, native cunning and flair.

At a recent symposium held in Munich for Europe's top coaches, Smith held forth to likewise spirits. It was intriguing to watch the likes of Arsene Wenger, Frank Rijkaard and Jose Mourinho defer politely to the guru from the Clyde. As Wenger himself said, "When Walter talks, we tend to shut up and listen!". It was a frank and honest recognition of the esteem and awe in which plain speaking Walter Smith is held by the aristocrats of European football. Smith who is fluent in French, German and Spanish has the added advantage of being able to communicate fluently to all who come to hear the prophet's words.

Smith does not have visions but he most certainly has a vision, today Scotland, tomorrow Europe. With the SPL almost in the bag, Smith will quietly go about his business in his business like, tranquil manner. He will leave the 'funny' glib one-liners to others, he is after all a cut above the ordinary. We should be thankful for having him in our midst

All complete and utter shit.

[topbhoy1967]

Bill Leckie can sick my wifes tits - he is a total arsehole. Most journalists are pricks cos they didnt make it at anything else. They get off on winding people up.

FUCK OFF LECKIE YOU WANK - DO SOME PROPER REPORTING INSTEAD OF THIS KIND OF PISH.

Im gonna remind him of these remarks when we win the SPL.

[Paddy Power]

Bill Leckie is a self made man who ran short of material. The material that was gonna be used for his brain. His best mate Martin O'Neill had a bit left over and offered it to him but it got lost in the post. Now he cannae make his mind up if he supports St.Mirren or Clydebank or Rangers or all three.

Anyway because of his affliction he ended up working for The Sun after being given the knockback by the editors of the Beano, Dandy and My Little Pony.

He has a lot of ambition though and is currently trying to get to the bottom of one of life's greatest mysteries. Why do Bassett's Aniseed Imperials turn to pure sugar after just 2 minutes in your pocket making the inside of your trousers all sticky and horrible. Yuk!

You can hear Bill Leckie commentating (I'm using this word loosely) on BBC Radio Scotland and he also makes regular contributions to TalkSport.

Before he got into journalism (Again I'm using the word looosely) he wanted to be a policeman and applied to join Strathclyde police. After proving he was of the minimum height requirement and kicked with the right foot he was flatly refused entry on the grounds that his mum and dad were married. This has since proved to be false and as it turns out he is a bastard after all.

[SOUTHSTANDFRONT]

^
bill leckie is a tosspot who doesn't know his earhole from his arsehole and going by his article wattie the tattie has obviously been in both recently

[Jay Harkin]

What a load of pish

[greendave]

Originally Posted by Brendanmulcahey

The man of vision by Bill Leckie.

It's strange to contemplate the fact that Walter Smith has just turned sixty years of age. Yes, the hair is greyer and there are few wrinkles where until quite recently there were none.

However, the impression that one gets, (or this writer to be more accurate), is of a man at the height of his powers. Smith cuts very much the figure of the elder statesman of Scottish football, though it would be a title that he would be quick to deny. Modesty, dignity, integrity, these are just but three adjectives that come to mind when describing the avuncular figure who single handedly transformed the fortunes of the Scotland national team, before heeding the call from Sir David Murray.

Alan Hutton gives proud testimony to Smith's remarkable coaching powers, from being a rash and clumsy defender, Hutton under Walter's tutelage has developed into a genuine talent, arousing interest from both English and top continental clubs. The same too can be said of Lee McCulloch who has already begun to show a refinement of touch so difficult to achieve in men of his size and physique. Finally there is Charlie Adam, who is rapidly becoming a perfect foil to captain courageous Barry Ferguson. Whereas Fergie offers graft, commitment and endeavour, Adam offers guile, native cunning and flair.

At a recent symposium held in Munich for Europe's top coaches, Smith held forth to likewise spirits. It was intriguing to watch the likes of Arsene Wenger, Frank Rijkaard and Jose Mourinho defer politely to the guru from the Clyde. As Wenger himself said, "When Walter talks, we tend to shut up and listen!". It was a frank and honest recognition of the esteem and awe in which plain speaking Walter Smith is held by the aristocrats of European football. Smith who is fluent in French, German and Spanish has the added advantage of being able to communicate fluently to all who come to hear the prophet's words.

Smith does not have visions but he most certainly has a vision, today Scotland, tomorrow Europe. With the SPL almost in the bag, Smith will quietly go about his business in his business like, tranquil manner. He will leave the 'funny' glib one-liners to others, he is after all a cut above the ordinary. We should be thankful for having him in our midst

ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

'man of vision'

ffs ahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha PMSL

[Scotia]

ill join in BULLSHITE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thombhoy]

Originally Posted by topbhoy1967

Bill Leckie can sick my wifes tits - he is a total arsehole. Most journalists are pricks cos they didnt make it at anything else. They get off on winding people up.

FUCK OFF LECKIE YOU WANK - DO SOME PROPER REPORTING INSTEAD OF THIS KIND OF PISH.

Im gonna remind him of these remarks when we win the SPL.

That's a bit OTT, TB

[venegoorstrokes]

Originally Posted by Brendanmulcahey

The man of vision by Bill Leckie.

It's strange to contemplate the fact that Walter Smith has just turned sixty years of age. Yes, the hair is greyer and there are few wrinkles where until quite recently there were none.

However, the impression that one gets, (or this writer to be more accurate), is of a man at the height of his powers. Smith cuts very much the figure of the elder statesman of Scottish football, though it would be a title that he would be quick to deny. Modesty, dignity, integrity, these are just but three adjectives that come to mind when describing the avuncular figure who single handedly transformed the fortunes of the Scotland national team, before heeding the call from Sir David Murray.

Alan Hutton gives proud testimony to Smith's remarkable coaching powers, from being a rash and clumsy defender, Hutton under Walter's tutelage has developed into a genuine talent, arousing interest from both English and top continental clubs. The same too can be said of Lee McCulloch who has already begun to show a refinement of touch so difficult to achieve in men of his size and physique. Finally there is Charlie Adam, who is rapidly becoming a perfect foil to captain courageous Barry Ferguson. Whereas Fergie offers graft, commitment and endeavour, Adam offers guile, native cunning and flair.

At a recent symposium held in Munich for Europe's top coaches, Smith held forth to likewise spirits. It was intriguing to watch the likes of Arsene Wenger, Frank Rijkaard and Jose Mourinho defer politely to the guru from the Clyde. As Wenger himself said, "When Walter talks, we tend to shut up and listen!". It was a frank and honest recognition of the esteem and awe in which plain speaking Walter Smith is held by the aristocrats of European football. Smith who is fluent in French, German and Spanish has the added advantage of being able to communicate fluently to all who come to hear the prophet's words.

Smith does not have visions but he most certainly has a vision, today Scotland, tomorrow Europe. With the SPL almost in the bag, Smith will quietly go about his business in his business like, tranquil manner. He will leave the 'funny' glib one-liners to others, he is after all a cut above the ordinary. We should be thankful for having him in our midst

I repect Wattie as a wise old manager but not the journalist who is a twat. The last paragraph is so biased its cringeable.

[topbhoy1967]

Originally Posted by Thombhoy

That's a bit OTT, TB

It was the worst thing I could think of at the time -

[Henke67]

Originally Posted by Brendanmulcahey

Smith does not have visions but he most certainly has a vision, today Scotland, tomorrow Europe. With the SPL almost in the bag, Smith will quietly go about his business in his business like, tranquil manner. He will leave the 'funny' glib one-liners to others, he is after all a cut above the ordinary. We should be thankful for having him in our midst

Leckie is a fucking tumor on society.
Huns almost have the league in the bag? Oh they fucking have have they?
And a wee dig at WGS there too.
But then again he's right about the Huns being an all conquering force in Europe isn't he? I mean they are in the last 16 again arent they?
Oh no! Wait a minute. That's us that's in the last 16 again.
Oh Bill Leckie you are a complete and utter

CUNT

[Nakamura88]

Leckie is a complete tosser.

[squire_2]

Originally Posted by Paddy Power

Bill Leckie is a self made man who ran short of material. The material that was gonna be used for his brain. His best mate Martin O'Neill had a bit left over and offered it to him but it got lost in the post. Now he cannae make his mind up if he supports St.Mirren or Clydebank or Rangers or all three.

Anyway because of his affliction he ended up working for The Sun after being given the knockback by the editors of the Beano, Dandy and My Little Pony.

He has a lot of ambition though and is currently trying to get to the bottom of one of life's greatest mysteries. Why do Bassett's Aniseed Imperials turn to pure sugar after just 2 minutes in your pocket making the inside of your trousers all sticky and horrible. Yuk!

You can hear Bill Leckie commentating (I'm using this word loosely) on BBC Radio Scotland and he also makes regular contributions to TalkSport.

Before he got into journalism (Again I'm using the word looosely) he wanted to be a policeman and applied to join Strathclyde police. After proving he was of the minimum height requirement and kicked with the right foot he was flatly refused entry on the grounds that his mum and dad were married. This has since proved to be false and as it turns out he is a bastard after all.

Top notch ma bhoy

That article is utterly embarrassing, how the fuck can anyone have the brass neck to even publish something like that. I just can't find the words to describe how i feel about that so all i can say is hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!! Scary

[CellicBhoy08]

he forgot to add: Despite being Scottish, he would rather manage a sectarian,hunny fucks,protestant loving football team named rangers aka the billy bum boys, than scotland