Walter Smith Rangers masterclass v Barcelona 'taken from Hamilton Accies' reveals Alex Neil
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dailyrecord.co.ukFormer Hamilton boss Alex Neil has revealed late Rangers legend Walter Smith borrowed a tactical masterplan from Hamilton Accies to earn the Ibrox side their famous draw with Barcelona.Speaking on Sky Sports in a tribute to Smith, who died on Tuesday at the age of 73, Neil explained how the former Rangers boss admitted on a coaching course that he got his tactics to face Barca in the Champions League from ex-Hamilton gaffer Billy Reid.Smith was so impressed by Reid’s plan against his side leading up to the European clash that he used it to frustrate the Spanish giants.
The group stage game in October 2007 ended in a 0-0 draw and saw Lionel Messi brand Rangers' defensive display "anti-football."Neil said: "On my pro licence he [Smith]
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