Craig blames players for uncles sacking Nov 19, 2009
And with Rangers manager Walter Smith s contract at Ibrox expiring in Janaury, the veteran boss could return to the Scotland hotseat he vacated back in 2007. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Scotland to sack manager Burley after Wales debacle Nov 17, 2009
Critics point out however that essentially the same group of players did significantly better under McLeish and his predecessor, Walter Smith, running France and Italy close in qualifying for Euro 2008. The SFA could now attempt to persuade Rangers boss Smith to return to the role while Dundee United s Craig Levein is also seen as a potential candidate to replace Burley before the start of Euro 2012 qualifiers in August or September. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Scotland sacks coach Burley following Wales loss Nov 17, 2009
Scotland, which hasn't qualified for a major tournament since the 1998 World Cup, is now looking for its fifth manager in five years after Berti Vogts, Walter Smith, Alex McLeish and Burley. The Scottish Football Association unanimously decided to sack Burley despite in September backing him to remain in charge after the team failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Football: Burley sacked by Scotland Nov 17, 2009
Burley dismissed as coach of Scotland - CNN.com. Burley dismissed as coach of Scotland. (CNN -- International)
Tigers pick off Jackets Nov 10, 2009
The Tiger defense, after having one interception in the first half from Jamal Spears, got two from Walter Smith in the second half and one from Kendrick Watson to cancel three Abbeville drives. Maye added the final touchdown of the night at the 1:22 mark in the fourth quarter to ice the game and give T.R. Miller the 35-6 win. (Brewton Standard, AL)
* Sports Briefs Nov 3, 2009
Rangers manager Walter Smith said he backed referee Mike Tumiltys decision to abandon Sundays Scottish Premier League match against Dundee United, even though the Glasgow giants were in front. The match at Tannadice was abandoned at halftime after torrential rain had worsened the state of the pitch. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Sport Briefs Oct 28, 2009
Last week Rangers manager Walter Smith said Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS), part of the Lloyds group, were in charge at Ibrox since chairman David Murray stepped down at the beginning of the season. Rangers have debts of around G30 million (US$49 million) and the club announced in January that every player on their books was up for sale. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
North/South All-Star Classic roster selected Oct 22, 2009
DE/LB Chris Ficklin, 6-0, 190, Scott Central; Brandon Keel, 6-1, 215, Harrison Central; Dasman McCullum, 6-4, 230, West Jones; Adrian Moore, 6-0, 195, Quitman; LTerrio Robertson, 5-8, 175, Taylorsville; Walter Smith, 6-0, 210, Laurel. DB Derrick Bourne, 5-10, 183, Columbia; Ken Brown, 5-9, 160, Tylertown; Josh Cameron, 6-0, 190, Lawrence County; Aerion Williams, 6-2, 210, Harrison Central; Roy Williams, 6-1, 207, Brandon; Michael Young, 6-2, 205, McLaurin. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Its not over yet, says defiant Smith Oct 22, 2009
GLASGOW: Walter Smith refused to concede his sides dreams of qualifying from the Champions League group stages were over after watching Rangers being run ragged by Romanian minnows Unirea Urziceni at Ibrox. Rangers sit firmly rooted to the bottom of Group G with just one point from three games after Dan Petrescus side put on a second-half master class to come back from falling behind to a second minute goal to thrash their hosts 4-1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Rangers boss says Scottish soccer is in danger of dying Oct 18, 2009
Rangers manager Walter Smith says that Scottish soccer will be in danger of dying if his side and Celtic do not move to join a European league. Both Old Firm clubs have recently reiterated their interest in joining either the English Premier League or a long-mooted Atlantic League involving the top sides from Scotland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal and Scandinavia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rangers boss slams ref after Sevilla fiasco Oct 1, 2009
GLASGOW: Walter Smith branded Swedish ref Jonas Eriksson a bottler after his side were crushed 4-1 by Sevilla in a controversial clash at Ibrox. The Spanish oufit ran out easy winners thanks to second-half goals from Abdoulay Konko, Adriano, Luis Fabiano and Frederic Kanoute but that doesnt tell the full story of a fiery encounter, which saw Nacho Novo score a late consolation for the home side. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
2009-10 UEFA Champions League Group... Sep 19, 2009
Walter Smith s squad will have to take as many points at home while hoping to play on level terms at their rivals stadium stealing a point or two. In all likelihood, Rangers will end up in third position changing their focus to winning the Europa League title. (Suite101.com)
SASD wrestling coaches named Aug 14, 2009
Walter Smith, seventh- and eighth-grade assistant football coach, $1,667. 02. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ship to vote on new wrestling coach tonight Aug 11, 2009
Walter Smith, seventh and eighth grade assistant football coach at a supplemental salary of $1,667. 02. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Beasley craves time on pitch in Scottish league Aug 3, 2009
"At the same time I want to play. The (coach) knows that. I'm trying to come into camp fitter and try to stake my claim.'' The U.S. hasn't named its team for a crucial World Cup qualifier Aug. 12 against Mexico at Azteca Stadium, but Beasley expects to know this week if he's been included. U.S. midfielder Maurice Edu, who also plays for Rangers, is progressing well from knee surgery and is set to return in mid-September, Rangers manager Walter Smith said Sunday. Edu had surgery in June after... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Moyes faces fight to keep Everton on pace Aug 3, 2009
Moyes, who replaced fellow Scot Walter Smith as manager at Goodison Park, has proved to be a managerial revelation, transforming a club who were perennial relegation candidates into consistent top 10 finishers. He has won the League Managers Association Manager of the Year on three occasions since joining Everton and with extremely good reason. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shippensburg community questions wrestling controversy Jul 19, 2009
The wrestling booster club has no official position on specific coaching candidates, said Walter Smith, the president ... President: Walter Smith. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Rangers accept Birminghams bid for Ferguson Jul 17, 2009
Ferguson was dropped by Rangers manager Walter Smith but returned for their last three games of the season as they won back the Premier League from Celtic for the first time in four years. The former Ibrox youth player was also in the Rangers side that lifted the Scottish Cup with a 1-0 win over Falkirk at Hampden. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Missing In Action Jul 7, 2009
" Edu played just twice for Rangers before Christmas, getting 65 minutes in a 2-1 league victory over Kilmarnock in September and playing all 90 minutes as Rangers beat Hamilton by the same score in the League Cup last October. As the harsh Scottish winter approached and the days turned shorter and grayer and wetter, Edu worked hard in training and waited for his next chance from manager Walter Smith. And waited. "In my case, it was good, because the manager was always communicating with me as... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Hanalei sweeps again at Kalapaki May 30, 2009
Kilohana Canoe Club, placing second under Hanalei at last week s Walter Smith Regatta. finished third with 78. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Falkirk out to kill Rangers double bid May 30, 2009
Walter Smiths men are on a high after they wrestled the title away from Old Firm rivals Celtic for the first time in four years with a final day thrashing of Dundee United on Sunday and will want to retain the trophy they won last season against Queen of the South ... Walter Smith has several injury worries ahead of his sides final game of the season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rangers reclaim Scottish Premier League crown May 25, 2009
Needing to win at Tannadice to be sure of clinching the club s 52nd Scottish title, Walter Smith s side cruised to a comfortable victory with goals from Kyle Lafferty, Pedro Mendes and Kris Boyd. Celtic, who needed to beat Hearts in their final match to have a chance of claiming a fourth straight title, were held to a goalless draw at Parkhead, ensuring Rangers finished four points clear at the top. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Strachan keeps cool ahead of tense finale May 24, 2009
Ibrox boss Walter Smith also hinted Barry Ferguson could make his first start since being fined, suspended and stripped of the club captaincy for his behaviour on international duty with Scotland. Any player who has experience of winning championships and we dont have that many would help, Smith said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
More of this story May 21, 2009
Published: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 2:07 AM HST WAILUA The Hanalei Canoe Club program swept the 25th Annual Walter Smith Regatta at the Wailua River, Saturday. Hanalei captured the adult races, finishing with 276 points after taking Na Opio division with 117 points in the race that opened the Garden Island Canoe Racing Association Regatta season. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Garden Island Canoe Racing Association May 19, 2009
Contact us: 1-808-245-3681. Latest Updated: Monday, May 18, 2009. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Footballs roll-call of bizarre injuries May 16, 2009
Rangers manager Walter Smith said: Hes got some facial burns but he should be okay. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Smith insists Rangers still in title battle May 15, 2009
GLASGOW: Walter Smith has insisted Rangers are still in the Scottish Premier League title battle, despite handing the initiative back to rivals Celtic by only drawing 1-1 at Hibernian. Former Hoops striker Derek Riordan did his old side a massive favour when he took advantage of a static Gers defence to superbly finish in the top corner to give Hibs a first-half lead at Easter Road on Wednesday evening. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Celtic reclaim edge in Scottish title battle as Rangers held May 14, 2009
Rangers manager Walter Smith said his players were convinced Novo's 70th-minute strike had crossed the line. "I can only go by the players in and around the vicinity and they say it was a goal," said Smith. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Mexican National Sentenced In Area Drug, Money Laundering Scheme Mar 10, 2009
Federal District Judge Walter Smith sentenced Camarena, who pleaded guilty in October to single counts of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to commit money laundering, Sutton said. Camarena agreed to forfeit three Dallas-area properties to the government that Sutton said were used by the organization to store and distribute cocaine and methamphetamine. (KWTX.com, TX)
Moyes at the heart of Everton's renaissance Mar 6, 2009
A 3-0 defeat in March 2002 signalled the end for Moyes's predecessor Walter Smith. Everton, 15th with just one win from 13 Premier League games, were left to face another relegation fight. (International Herald Tribune)
Local Woman Sentenced To Prison In Meth Making Conspiracy Mar 5, 2009
WACO (March 4, 2009)U.S. District Judge Walter Smith has sentenced Tera Caldwell, 23, of Temple to nearly 17 years in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine manufacturing conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton said Wednesday. Smith sentenced Caldwell to 200 months in prison, fined her $2,000 and placed her under supervised release for three years after she completes her prison term, Sutton said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Fort Hood Soldiers Convicted In Murder-For-Hire Plot Feb 27, 2009
Federal District Judge Walter Smith will set a sentencing date on Friday. Prosecutors alleged that Foster and Watson conspired from July 26, 2008 until Aug. 29, 2008 with Watsons wife, Chantell, to kill Fosters wife, Kailey, in exchange for $75,000. (KWTX.com, TX)
Ex-Barca star Crosas dying to play in Old Firm clash Feb 14, 2009
At Ibrox the Scottish Premier Leagues top scorer is urging manager Walter Smith to unleash him against Celtic. Kris Boyd has scored 23 goals in 26 games this season but has only netted once against Celtic in his career. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
