Out Goes the Game Plan ; Smith Knows His Plotting Will Be in Vain If Rangers and United Go On Goals Trail Again [Scot Region]

Daily Mail (January 31, 2009)

Author: Mark Wilson

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WALTER SMITH been thinking long hard this week how to restore a sanity to the madness that has gripped recent between Rangers and United. He won't be surprised his efforts bear little fruit.

The Ibrox manager is well that the fixture has become where the coaching manual is not much ripped up as incinerated scattered at sea. Trying to exert control over proceedings from touchline has been about as easy halting a tidal wave with a few stern words.

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Out Goes the Game Plan ; Smith Knows His Plotting Will Be in Vain If Rangers and United Go On Goals Trail Again [Scot Region]

For a manager who takes pride in his preparations, and whose teams tend to be solid in defence, the run of goal-crammed meetings may not appear to Smith's liking. But underneath his pragmatic exterior, you get the impression the Rangers boss has enjoyed the...

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