The under-19s head coach stepped in as interim boss for Rangers’ clash with Dundee United, which finished 2-2 at Ibrox.
Thelo Aasgaard gave the hosts the lead, but Kristijan Trapanovski and Craig Sibbald turned the game in Dundee United’s favour. Rangers secured a late equaliser through James Tavernier.
After the match, Smith was questioned on BBC Sportsound about Kevin Muscat’s potential appointment. Reporter Kheredine Idessane asked:
“Is it your understanding from inside Rangers that Kevin Muscat will be the next manager and that a deal is still to be done?”
Smith replied:
“I can’t comment on any speculation. I don’t get involved in it. If I focus any attention on that, it takes my attention away from the team.”
When asked whether a permanent manager arriving soon would help, Smith said:
“It would always be the hope. But if it’s not tomorrow, if it’s not the following day, I’ll just carry on as I have done for the previous 10 days and keep things as normal as possible.”
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