No change in Smith's Scotland stance

Smith, 61, ruled himself out of the running to replace George Burley last month.Speaking at the time, the former national team boss said: "I don't feel it would be right to go back and that is the situation. The matter is now closed as far as I am concerned."However, the Scottish Football Association appear undeterred in their efforts to see Smith reinstalled in the post he quit to return to Rangers back in January 2007.The SFA board met at Hampden on Thursday where they reportedly decided to approach Smith and persuade him to consider a second spell at the Scotland helm.It is believed that phonecall has yet to be made and, so far, there has been no contact between the two parties.However, Smith appeared to stand by the statement he made in the wake of Burley's sacking when quizzed about the Scotland job, insisting: "I've got no further comment to make on that aspect at all."Dundee United boss Craig Levein remains a front-runner for the job, along with Smith, despite the Tannadice club's reluctance to lose their manager.Dan Petrescu - who masterminded Unirea Urziceni's 4-1 win over Rangers at Ibrox and could yet lead the Romanian club into the last 16 of the Champions League - has not applied for the vacancy.However, it is believed the former Chelsea star's representatives have made it known he would be interested if approached by the SFA. Rangers 4/9, Draw 16/5, Falkirk 7/1  

Source: Team_Talk