StewartyMac Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I don't think this is something that should be overlooked. Everyone says it's all down to Walter, but I think the wee spawny ex-*** has had a lot to do with it. He was an incredibly lucky player throughout his playing career (as well as being a terrific goalscorer), and that wee spark of luck has followed him into the Scotland dug out. And let's be honest, it's been a long time since we had any luck at International level. I also reckon he brings tons of enthusiasm to the fold, and I'm pretty sure he's been instrumental in turning Kenny Miller's fortunes around. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraday Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 If anything I'm sure McCoist will keep everyones heads up. He's always smiling and is/was a very confident person/player. Get gazza in aswell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingraypoindexter Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I don't think this is something that should be overlooked. Everyone says it's all down to Walter, but I think the wee spawny ex-*** has had a lot to do with it. He was an incredibly lucky player throughout his playing career (as well as being a terrific goalscorer), and that wee spark of luck has followed him into the Scotland dug out. And let's be honest, it's been a long time since we had any luck at International level. I also reckon he brings tons of enthusiasm to the fold, and I'm pretty sure he's been instrumental in turning Kenny Miller's fortunes around. Thoughts? 668401[/snapback] I think you're spot on about McCoists influence but I think he's passed more on to Kenny and the team than just luck. AS some famous golfer once said 'The more I practice, the luckier i get' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Follow Follow Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I think he and Tommy Burns are doing a great job - alongside Walter - and the main reason? Walter trusts them, anybody remeber Berti's first game in charge when he pulled Burns back when Tommy was shouting instructions to players McCoist clearly has helped Miller's confidence and long may it continue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I hear he has helped team spirit with late-night bonding sessions in which he regales the players with stories of nailing Patsy Kensit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Countyaremagic Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Definitely agree. You can see his enthusiasm and it must get the players going. Kenny Miller in particular has been transformed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyMack Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I remember thinking Coisty's appointment could prove to be a master stroke by Walter Smith and it certainly seems to be working. Follow Follow's got a good point, there's a lot more trust and respect in that dugout now. McCoist must have a lot he can pass on and his reaction's in the dugout are superb. Top o' the morning to everyone by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 The difference in Kenny Miller's game in particular is astonishing, I reckon McCoist has had a big influence on the runs he makes. His first goal last night was a terrific "striker's goal". Wonder if McCoist has ever had ambitions to get into club management or coaching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Caleyking Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Apparently Miller's form has a lot to do with Hoddle at Wolves as well. I read in the paper the other day that he is working a lot at improving the types of runs and general movement that Kenny makes. Apparently he was jumping up and down when Kenny scored against the Italians, although I suspect not as much as I was when Healy scored last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyMack Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Apparently Miller's form has a lot to do with Hoddle at Wolves as well. I've always thought Glenn Hoddle's a great manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarreZ Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Apparently Miller's form has a lot to do with Hoddle at Wolves as well. I read in the paper the other day that he is working a lot at improving the types of runs and general movement that Kenny makes. Apparently he was jumping up and down when Kenny scored against the Italians, although I suspect not as much as I was when Healy scored last night. 668463[/snapback] yeh but thats glen hoddle saying that, he's only scored one for wolves this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 McCoist will get the morale in the dressing room up and he's a well respected face in Scottish football. I think he's doing a fantastic job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mon_The_Bairns Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Credit has to be given to the entire management team. They obviously understand what scottish football is like and are playing to our strengths. Coisty's appointment was great as i would imagine he has helped morale greatly as he is always having a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Agree that Coisty has had a very positive effect on the dressing room. Probably is a lot more light hearted and relaxed now than it was under Berti, and it's showing on the pitch. The players look more confident in themselves and i believe this to be the best Scotland team since '98. We won't make Germany, but we have a gret chance of putting a dark decade behind us in Austria in 2008, bring it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Caleyking Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 yeh but thats glen hoddle saying that, he's only scored one for wolves this season. 668479[/snapback] Aye, and it was in the league cup against some pish too, but you can definately see his movement and awareness is better. Take away the goals in the last 2 games and he's still been superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 You could see Watty Smith's passion last night when he threw that water bottle into the dugout when Weir booted the ball straight out of play. I think England could do with some of that passion. Erikson is so boring and dull and negative it's unbelievable. Sven must stay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champions Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Bringing mccoist in is a masterstroke, the guy always comes across as a decent happy go lucky fellow with a great personality, it can only be beneficial in terms of team spirit and bonding as a group, which for a country like us, with so few players of real quality is crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Bringing mccoist in is a masterstroke, the guy always comes across as a decent happy go lucky fellow with a great personality, it can only be beneficial in terms of team spirit and bonding as a group, which for a country like us, with so few players of real quality is crucial. 668711[/snapback] Correct - I always thought Ireland had a really good team spirit and that helped make them the team they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I think you're spot on about McCoists influence but I think he's passed more on to Kenny and the team than just luck. AS some famous golfer once said 'The more I practice, the luckier i get' 668404[/snapback] Gary Player was that man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Correct - I always thought Ireland had a really good team spirit and that helped make them the team they were. 668750[/snapback] Aye and what was Roy Keane's famous quote illustrating the Irish team spirit - "You're a focking shoite manager and you were a focking shoite player... your not evern focking Oirish you English c**t" I agree that we seem to have more togetherness now. Regarding Hoddle and Kenny Milller, Bill Leckie wrote a piece in the Sun about the last Wolves match before the Scotland games and he said that Kenny Miller, whilst not scoring, was man of the match by a mile and the Wolves fans were chanting his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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