Snake Plissken 151 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Just now, BlueVanguard said: In absolute tears crying in the room away from the family. Could not hold it in any longer that video just ruined me. Thanks gaffer we will never forget you. I am babysitting my 5 year old niece and am crying as well and she doesn't understand being so young, she's just worried about her Uncle. He was more than just the head of the team I love, but he also sort of like a stand in parent for me as to be blunt my Dad was not my life as much as he should have been when was I younger. Just a tough day. ExiledWeegie123, BlueVanguard, dougie76 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Whelan 138 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 He is the very definition of Rangers for me Paisley Blue Loyal, ExiledWeegie123 and dougie76 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted October 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 heartbreaking. Legend doesn't do enough to describe the man. Thanks for everything Walter, go easy into the night. Willis, Supersonic, RFC55 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,618 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Glad I finished work for today as this is devestating. He was my childhood. The 92-93 team kept me going when I was in a psych hospital. He made that team. I had the honour of working at Ibrox during the last season of his first spell and we often saw him wandering about early in the morning. He always smiled and said hello to you and sometimes he was humming a wee tune. You knew this was a man who was as happy to be at Ibrox as I was and he was doing what he loved. From the teams he put on the Park to THAT Chic Young interview to the Brazilians. Walter made me smile. RIP Legend. You were my childhood. Bobby Hume, graeme_4, Bears r us and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 THE Rangers manager in my lifetime. Epitomised what the club is when we’re at our best. A dignified winner BlueAvenger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserJon 12,393 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 In tears. Rest easy Sir Walter. Sparkle and SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFamousPigeon 9,352 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 35 minutes ago, DBBTB said: Oh man, I can’t even bare to think about it. That’s going to be the hardest of all. I posted them earlier, but I'll do it again... this moment in that video above was enough to floor me; you can see in that one moment all that words can't begin to describe on their connection. To then hear Ally talking about it... Willis 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Rest easy gaffer Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Blue Loyal 11,178 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Don’t know what to say that hasn’t already been said, Absolutely Devastated, R.I.P Gaffer, You done us Proud, God Bless 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic8ball 27,901 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, Snake Plissken said: It is hard to be universally loved by all in the world of sport but this man truly was. He was a leader of men and for every single player that ever ran out on to the pitch for you, and holds you in the highest esteem, you know you did something right. I am very sad as this man was the man at the helm when I first started following Rangers and I fell in love with the team not just because of the history and the passion of the fans, but also because of this man and how he led his team and how genuine he was. This hurts me just as much as when Coach Dean Smith(Of the Tar Heels basketball team) passed away. He came from a generation that was completely brought up the right way . We won’t ever have another like him . He was staunch as you get but respectful .Thats why he was respected so much from those out with the Rangers family . A proper gent born to be Rangers manager . dougie76, Snake Plissken and debs1970 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post STEPPS BOY 73,901 Posted October 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 The video tribute from the club is beautiful 💙 graeme_4, BlueAvenger, BridgeIsBlue and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted October 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 Forever in His debt.💙🔴⚪️🔵😓😓 Junior Soprano, RFC55, BridgeIsBlue and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Absolutely gutted. Rest in peace, Walter.. a true legend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moody Blue Legend 61,463 Posted October 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, DrLaudrup said: McCoist tribute from Talksport... https://talksport.com/football/969451/ally-mccoist-tribute-walter-smith-Rangers-second-father/ He's devastated, understandably. Actually surprised he managed to continue. Iggy666, RFC55, DrLaudrup and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfalcons 2,303 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Absolutely gutted, an absolute legend Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post STEPPS BOY 73,901 Posted October 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 Ally 😢 5Beckenbauer, TheFamousPigeon, Sparkle and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 42,615 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, DrLaudrup said: McCoist tribute from Talksport... https://talksport.com/football/969451/ally-mccoist-tribute-walter-smith-Rangers-second-father/ That's fucking heartbreaking to listen to. Rangers_no1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 42,615 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Moody Blue Legend said: He's devastated, understandably. Actually surprised he managed to continue. He done well though super. He done well. graeme_4 and Moody Blue Legend 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky. 6,927 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Feeling like I can’t properly function today. It’s a really painful one. Thinking of the people I’ve met and the people who looked up to him too. From the likes of Archie Knox, Ally, to Kevin Thomson who all speak about Walter so powerfully. There are not many who are truly universally loved and respected in our game. Anyone who worked with or met Walter left with his respect. Even as supporters, he was the man we all looked up to. The pinnacle of being a Ranger. AlbertzLoyalRSC, SwallowsHisOwnSpunk and debs1970 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,581 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, GabrielTomato said: Don't think I'll be able to watch Ally talking about him. I just heard a wee clip on the radio. As usual his words are perfect but the heartbreak behind them is obvious kelvd1873 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kelvd1873 7,159 Posted October 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 A very powerful photo from our football club…. graeme_4, TheFamousPigeon, wully and 29 others 32 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,321 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Words fail me, Good night Sir Walter, rest easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Clemdog 39,389 Posted October 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 sRcFoCt, Dado'sMulls, DW1872 and 22 others 25 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moody Blue Legend 61,463 Posted October 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 Just now, kelvd1873 said: Total respect, totally deserved. Kitey79, Sparkle, geneva_ger and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Clemdog 39,389 Posted October 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2021 Will surely be hard for Davis and McGregor tomorrow night. RFC55, Laudrup1984, BridgeIsBlue and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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