Smith would be replaced by former Dutch National Team manager Dick Advocaat, only to re-emerge at Everton over the summer, while Celtic turned to one-time Aston Villa manager Dr Jozef Venglos.

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It meant Rangers' dream of repeating their 1972 Cup-Winners' Cup success died at the hands of Zenit coach Dick Advocaat - the man dubbed the Little General during his time in charge at Ibrox.

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In addition to the aforementioned Van Gaal, Robson and Hiddink, you also have the likes of Giovanni Trapattoni (Bayern), Dick Advocaat (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Cesar Menotti (Sampdoria), Luiz Felipe Scolari (Chelsea) and Carlos Bianchi (Atletico Madrid).

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Argentine striker Alejandro Dominguez, who scored a superb goal in the 1-1 draw with Inter, was brought back to the club after falling out with Zenit boss Dick Advocaat and has responded with a rash of goals.

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Russian champions Zenit, coached by former Rangers manager Dick Advocaat, had thrashed Bayern Munich in the semifinals and were favorites to defeat a gallant Rangers side who were attempting to win an historic quadruple of trophies this season.

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He worked with Guus Hiddink, Frank Rijkaard, Louis van Gaal and Dick Advocaat at three World Cups and three European Championships with Netherlands, Russia and Korea, as well as with the Korean national team at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

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With Zenit midway through the Russian season, the difference in sharpness between the sides was clearly evident, and Dick Advocaat's side showed they could well be a threat in this season's Champions League - even without Andrei Arshavin, who has been heavily linked with Spurs and who only played 45 minutes in Monaco.

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