I was in no way igniting any "old firm flame" It was simply my opinion that the view was biased. Granted others have also expressed an opinion on him (positive) just as I was expressing an opinion (negative). How can he be classed as "a great"? He has managed Wycombe Wanderers and Leicester City? Yes he did well for them but with the greatest of respect, so did Lawrie Sanchez, Brian Little & Mark McGhee respectively. The comparision with Alex McLesih was actually a dig "at" RFC and the current situation. He has been classed as a failure by the majority of Rangers fans. The board above him also. David Murray has mismanaged the club (and AMcL) in my opinion. I mean how can someone say that the guy has a "4-5 game contract" to prove himself, he wins none and keeps his job! All based on a (creditable) 1-1 draw with an already qualified Inter side. Lets be blunt, RFC won one game out of six in the Champions League. It is the first time since 1983 there have been "Murray Out" banners at Ibrox and there is a reason why! And yes, I do, very proudly, support Rangers. But, and surely you know this to be accurate, he has won more trophies than M.O'N in less time. That was the point I was making. Anyway, we digress, my opinion is that Martin O'Neil still has much to prove before being able to take the England job (maybe a job at a top English side may prove his worth and win more respect?). I also believe he is not equipped to deal with the invasion of privacy that the English press would undoubtably throw upon him and his family. Finally, until his wife is back to full health (not sure of the situation on this) , he would not give 100% to the job, and quite rightly so. That is not an Anti Celtic jibe. If Gus Hiddink was there, I would still love him as the English manager, it is a case of who each of us believe to be the right man for the job.
Regarding the blonde Bash, and the "old firm collective", I dont think there has actually ever been a problem, I think most of us have said this maybe 6 months ago, it is others that seem to bring it up, it doesnt bother me at all. I am very much of the school, "in the gorund, we sing our songs, we get the atmosphere going. When we step outside the Stadium (or "ploughed field with deck chairs" in your case
), we shake hands, drink beer together and be merry". I have said that on many many occassions on this forum and will continue to. I don't give two hoots who anybody supports, all judged on merit. So, with that said, all the best, hope to discuss soon!
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