Fans pay tribute to legendary Gers boss
READERS paid tribute to Rangers legend Walter Smith after news of his death yesterday. Here’s a selection of comments...
CRUSHING news for his family and my club, often regarded as his other family.
He provided me many great memories and his passing is a loss to football.
Rest easy Sir Walter!
Richard
RIP Walter. You gave us such fabulous memories. Condolences to his family.
Gordon Smith
VERY sad news indeed, condolences to your many friends and family, you were a Rangers legend.
Joseph McGrath
RIP Walter, a legend at Tannadice. Uncompromising as a player for United, then uncompromising as the coach, under Jim McLean, of our best ever team. A true Scottish football legend.
Alastair Campbell
WHAT sad, sad news, love to Walter’s family and friends, he will never be forgotten down Ibrox way, RIP Walter, and thank you for the memories. Ian Wood
REALLY sad news for all of the Rangers family – Walter was always a gentleman who personified dignity. God Bless Walter.
James Wilson
A REAL shock and a sad day for Scottish football, commiserations to Walter’s family.
Donnie MacLean
RIP Walter, despite being a supporter on the other side of the fence, always had utmost respect for you as a manager and a man. Jack Jones
RIP Walter as a Celtic fan, may I compliment you on being one of the truly great Ibrox heroes. Very, very sad day for every Scotsman.
James Conway
WHAT tragic news, an absolute legend. As a Celtic fan, he made my life absolute misery in the 90s, a sign of how great the man was! RIP.
Bob Walters
SAD news, as a Celtic supporter he broke my heart many a time but he was a honourable man and my sincere condolences to his family and friends. Robert Buirds
AS a Celtic supporter, I’m really sorry to hear this news.
He was a great manager, a great ambassador for club and country and a true leader.
Paul G
I’M sorry to hear about this. As a Celtic fan I always thought he came across as a decent guy who seemed to talk sense in a quiet way.
There is no doubt about his managerial ability – his record speaks for itself.
Neil Arthur