Smith favourite for Scotland job

The pressure is growing on the Scottish Football Association to appoint Walter Smith manager after Alex Ferguson became the latest to back him for the job.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2004 - 06:20

The pressure is growing on the Scottish Football Association to appoint Walter Smith manager after Alex Ferguson became the latest to back him for the job.

The Manchester United boss believes he is the “outstanding candidate” to succeed Berti Vogts.

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