I'm ready for Rangers job.......

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McCoist: I'm ready for Rangers job but Walter Smith's enjoying life so much I could be waiting a while yet

 

Oct 15 2010 By Hugh Keevins

 

ALLY McCOIST should be ticking off the games on the fixture list with the excited air of a man about to be involved in a historic change of power at Rangers.

 

But the Ibrox icon has admitted he's too busy watching another club legend enjoying himself to admit that the heir will eventually stop being spare and assume control at the end of the season.

 

Walter Smith is about to face three games in eight days which could have a rocket-fuelled effect on what's supposed to be his farewell to the manager's office.

 

The man who steadied the ship when it threatened to capsize during a time of upheaval has done such a good job his team face up to Motherwell, Valencia and Celtic with a so far flawless SPL record and remain unbeaten in the Champions League too.

 

Whether it's a man savouring his last days of high office or the ageless exuberance of someone who has always enjoyed his work, Smith looks to be in his air-punching, jig-dancing element at the moment.

 

McCoist said: "To be honest I'm loving it watching Walter loving it.

 

"I would never tempt fate when it comes to this business of the takeover. If it happens, I'll be ready for the job. There'll never be any doubt in my mind about that.

 

"But six months is a long time in football and I'm not counting my chickens about anything, on or off the park, until it actually happens.

 

"Walter's thriving on life at the moment and Kenny McDowall and I are enjoying him feeling this good. If ever there was anyone who deserved to be as happy as he is at the moment it's the gaffer.

 

"But there's no hesitancy on my part when it comes to accepting responsibility.

 

"Maturity comes to everybody at some stage and I enjoy the fact that players will come to me for information or an answer to anything that's troubling them.

 

"I don't think they'd be at a club like Rangers if they were relying on me to carry them but I appreciate the fact they've got respect for my experience of what the club's all about and what Rangers require of them. That's part and parcel of my job."

 

Rangers returned to normal yesterday at Murray Park following the break-up of the squad for international matches.

 

The domestic and European schedule that awaits them offers no time to reflect and insists on the team hitting the ground running at Ibrox tomorrow.

 

McCoist said: "What happens between now and the end of the game against Celtic can only be described as monumental.

 

"Trepidation? Definitely not.

 

"Enjoyment? Absolutely.

 

"What a time to be a Rangers supporter, never mind a player or part of the management team.

 

"When we played, and defeated, Bursaspor at Ibrox two weeks ago I don't think I'd heard the crowd make noise like that for years.

 

"There's a fans' realisation now that this tight squad they support can no longer attack the way it once used to. There's a tactical caution that's understandable and allowable in their eyes.

 

"No other Scottish club can enjoy the varied challenges Rangers have on their plate right now and handling these matches should really prove why all of us deserve to be employed by the club."

 

Motherwell's management team of Craig Brown and Archie Knox will act as a reminder to McCoist of what good guidance can achieve.

 

Poking fun at his impression of them being Stadler and Waldorf, McCoist said: "I was so glad when they came out of that balcony on the Muppet Show and went back into the game. Wee Broon gave me the majority of my caps when he was Scotland boss and for that I am duly grateful.

 

"He made a terrible blunder not taking me to France 98 but, sitting where I am now, I know no manager is free from making mistakes. Archie's a man I regard as a friend and someone I can call on a regular basis.

 

"It's no surprise these two wily old men have lifted Motherwell to third place in the table. That's what good coaching does for you.

 

"I thought Motherwell would miss Jim O'Brien when he left at the end of last season but they've come up with Jamie Murphy and Chris Humphrey instead and they've been marvellous.

 

"If Rangers want to go into the first Old Firm game still holding on to maximum points then we'll need to remember that Motherwell got a 3-3 draw the last time they were at Ibrox."

 

McCoist said: "I can understand why something like that would be said, but I can't see the comment having any basis in fact.

 

"The league can look a certain why while presenting a distorted image. Look at the number of games Rangers have had to win by the odd goal this season.

 

"Kilmarnock and St Johnstone lost by that margin and we had to fight to win by the odd goal at Hearts, with an injury-time strike, and Aberdeen. It also took another late, late goal at Hamilton.

 

"It might look easy if you haven't been part of those games but we've had it tough all right.

 

"But, like Walter, I'm really into this season. I feel the happiness of someone who's in a good place at work and at home.

 

"But I'm also in football and I know that a week can change the complexion of everything in your professional dealings.

 

"That's why we'll go into this monumental schedule of games we have staying tight-knit, guarding the players in training so they avoid stupid injuries and hoping to avoid any unforeseen mishaps."

 

 

Ally McCOIST last night urged the Rangers fans to enjoy a good bucket at the weekend.

 

Rangers Charity Foundation has allowed a bucket collection at Ibrox tomorrow in aid of the Davie Cooper Centre, an organisation that has now gained planning permission to build a park for special needs children named in honour of the Ibrox legend.

 

Ally said: "It's hard to believe Davie's been gone for 15 years but if anyone has to support such a worthwhile project named after him it must be me.

 

"It'll be a proud and happy day for me when I see the park for the children completed.

 

"Rangers against Motherwell is the perfect day to hold the collection because Davie was a massive figure at both clubs."

[Gazza_8 233]

I'd love WS to stay on for anther season or 4.

[stewarty 1,896]

I'd love WS to stay on for anther season or 4.

 

Yep, me too. Things are going well so it may be a mistake to change it. Guess it depends on what Walter thinks because he doesn't strike me as a man who changes his mind very often once its made up.