Everton boss Walter Smith as assistant manager until the end
of the season. Smith, who has also been manager at Glasgow
Rangers and Dundee United, fills a vacancy, which has
existed since Carlos Queiroz left the club for Real Madrid
last summer.
NOT SO MUCH SLAMMING THE STABLE DOOR AFTER THE HORSE HAS BOLTED...
Everton boss Walter Smith as assistant manager until the end
of the season. Smith, who has also been manager at Glasgow
Rangers and Dundee United, fills a vacancy, which has
existed since Carlos Queiroz left the club for Real Madrid
last summer.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: "I am delighted that
Walter has accepted the chance to join United. There are few
people in the game with his experience, knowledge and
technical ability.
Walter has accepted the chance to join United. There are few
people in the game with his experience, knowledge and
technical ability.
"His talent and background will be major assets at such a
critical time of the season."
critical time of the season."
Smith said: "The chance to come to Manchester United is
something I couldn't turn down. There are few bigger
challenges in football than helping a successful side
sustain their achievements.
something I couldn't turn down. There are few bigger
challenges in football than helping a successful side
sustain their achievements.
"I have huge admiration for what Sir Alex has achieved at
United and I'm excited to be part of it."
United and I'm excited to be part of it."