RIP Sir Walter

[Wullies_bowly_legs 3,805]

Not many men in football who when you say their first name everyone knows who you are talking about.

A great man, statesman and Rangers legend.

[Goofy The Scot 584]

Never been so gutted over the death of someone i'd never even met. I'm 41, i had the privilege of growing up watching Souness + Walter cement our team as the best in Scotland - getting to see players like Laudrup and Gazza tearing teams apart week after week are my greatest memories in football.

Then, as Scotland manager he played a masterstroke in bringing Tommy Burns into the fold which really brought our nation together at the time, have really fond memories of that spell even although we never managed to qualify.......... just read he took us up 70 places in the world rankings during his time in charge!

Then, of course, he came home, and yet again took us back to the top of Scottish football - i think that second spell in charge was even better than the first as he never had the resources second time around yet still managed to do a 3-in-a-row.

What a manager, what a man.

Like everyone else i'm absolutely distraught today - his management gave me some of the happiest moments of my life and i'll cherish those memories until the day i die. RIP Sir Walter.

[rab wilson 3,246]

B7bblin like a wean at the chippy in pitlochry.mrs trying to console me.no chance.

Thanks for everything Gaffer

RIP

 

No Surrender

Rab

[Siam69 26,927]

Of you weren't already, Ally's tribute to Walter on Talk Sport will have you reaching for the tissues  😢 

[NeoGeo7 10,518]

7 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said:

Let that ring round the stands tomorrow night, it’ll hurt like hell but Walter deserves that from us.

[Shuggy 1,308]

Not much I can add to all these tributes.

I have followed Rangers under all the managers from Greig to Gerrard.

Walter Smith was simply the best, better than all the rest.

 

[aird 3,775]

Bring a smile to us all. 

 

 

[The Specky Forum Organiser 64,730]

 

[Blue Nosed Babe 20,681]

Just saw Steven Gerrard's interview. Bawling again.

[Clemdog 39,389]

 

I don't think Walter could ask for someone as dignified and Rangers class as, Stevie. 

[Bluepeter9 5,167]

RIP  my all time hero - absolutely gutted 😢 

[Snake Plissken 151]

I called out of work for tonight.They asked me why and I told them a family member passed away as that is truly what it feels like.

I hate so so much that I never got to meet this man in person and am jealous for those that did.

As I said earlier in the thread he was like a father figure to me just by how he viewed life,and how he was a role model in that same vein.

Everyone will be upset over this for a long time but I know we will all stick together,virtual or however we need to,and get through it as Walter would want us too.

[TheFamousPigeon 9,352]

8 minutes ago, GabrielTomato said:

Edgar's tribute set me off uncontrollably. 

Link mate?

[Blue Nosed Babe 20,681]

Loved this clip.

 

[frenv 2,125]

Absolute legend and hero.

RIP.

[Clemdog 39,389]

36 minutes ago, Sunglasses Ron said:

 

 

2 minutes ago, TheFamousPigeon said:

Link mate?

 

[The Hammer 11 2,579]

Walter Smith is Rangers to me , absolutely gutted at this.

[BlueVanguard 6,625]

Have work tonight but cant bring myself together.

Think today i need to be around my second family the Rangers family and read and share stories of a great man. Honestly not cried this much since my gran passed away in 2014.

[ForeverAndEver 71,502]

13 minutes ago, Siam69 said:

Of you weren't already, Ally's tribute to Walter on Talk Sport will have you reaching for the tissues  😢 

Could hear him nearly go himself a couple of times, don’t know how he managed not to. Must’ve been hard as fuck to do

[Marco 1,450]

Absolutely epitomised what it meant to be a Ranger. Delivered countless wins and trophies, but always with class and that emboldened the pride you felt. He's left behind a wonderful legacy that future generations of Bears will be taught.

Rest in peace, Sir.

[Blue Viking 702]

Just saw the news- absolutely gutted 

R.I.P Walter, you will never ever be forgotten. 

[delparlane 5,660]

What terribly sad news to wake up to!

Just doesn’t seem real that he’ll no longer be around - absolutely gutted to hear it.

RIP Gaffer. You’ll be missed more than words can tell.  😢

[DrLaudrup 4,606]

I've never seen Gerrard like that. To have someone like him in tears at the Gaffer's loss is hugely impactful. Rangers gets under your skin, it becomes your life. 

[Prince George 601]

A sad loss to the Rangers family. RIP Sir Walter who was highly respected throughout football.

[the goal machine 7,803]

The best Ranger in my lifetime and no-one has brought me more joy. RIP Walter - a great manager and more importantly, a great man.