Walter Smith | 1948-2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our former manager, director and club legend, Walter Smith.

[@leadtip2012]

The word legend is over used but this man is every meaning of the word, rest in peace Mr Rangers 💙💙

[@azariathenerd6408]

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[@pureloyalist9277]

The word can't be used enough BECAUSE THATS EXACTLY WHAT HE WAS /IS SIR WALTER SMITH LEGEND , HERO, GOD , AND AS YOU SAID , MR RANGERS 🔴⚪🔵

[@lizbradford7706]

Always think Walter and ally there what rangers are god love u and ur family ❤️❤️💔💔😭😭

[@manicstreetpreacher200]

Your comment encapsulates it perfectly. RIP Mr Smith.💙

[@Wantedbugbear]

Aye i mind all them ebt players. Plus murray started the ball rolling in airdries demise.

[@6steveo9]

The biggest compliment I can pay this man is just to say that no matter what went on around him he acted with class and dignity. He showed the way.

[@WHU63]

The footballing world respected Walter Smith. I don't think anyone could have foreseen what he would do for us when Souness left. But 10 titles and 11 cups in two spells tells its own story. He was a great manager and an even better human being. Most of all his blood was blue.

[@officerdibble1956]

Spot on. 💔🤍💙

[@johnmount6996]

Am Celtic fan the man was incredible he won 9 league titles in a row Rangers wer like a concrete wall under Walter you could play your heart out but rangers would get a storming chance and take it I remember Tommy Burns saying respectful words to Rangers on a defeat and said Andy Goram broke my heart tonight that was Walter True legend what a manager he knew how to get great success will miss wattty what a man Walter Smith ❤️ rest in great honour your missed so much already Mr Rangers 😭

[@allanstewartmorrison2584]

Walter Smith's blue and White army. Simply the best. RIP to Mr Rangers true blue legend

[@garywardrope8483]

Well said my friend sad day Mr rangers 😢 💙 😞

[@andrewsmith2399]

I'm a Partick Thistle fan then going to Ibrox to show my respect it's a horrible time for everywhere for his family and fans who supported him and the Scotland team he was a wonderful person and I never forget

[@LODodod]

Unbelievably sad day today. Rest easy, Sir Walter 😪🇬🇧

[@jayattwell7307]

The best manager ever will be missed 55😢

[@michaelhuey1939]

R.I.P to the greatest manager and gentleman we could ever ask for, a real honour and pleasure to have such a great man lead our club 💙

[@albertreynolds9287]

I'm gutted to hear walter has gone he was true gers legend let's get a statue of him ar ibrox rip Mr rangers

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

There has to be a statue, of one of the greatest Rangers men to have ever lived and a true gentleman. He represented us in the best way.

[@ryanclark4728]

Legend of the club and football game wow I can’t believe he’s gone rip sir 🇬🇧

[@cousinleigh1470]

Mr rangers

[@albertreynolds9287]

I totally agree he represented rangers so well as a manager and as a man thinking of his family at this sad time goodbye Walter never be forgotten he deserves a statue at Ibrox

[@cameronmclean5660]

I was only a young boy when he came back to Rangers, but the memories he gave me will last a lifetime.

[@northern_lights9333]

As a Dons fan may I pass on my condolences for a great man and a great manager who commanded respect across all footballing divides. Scottish football has lost one of its true giants

[@ajsctech8249]

Deeply saddened by the loss of Walter Smith. He was a brilliant football manager and just an amazing leader of men. I’m a Celtic fan, but I’ve been on the receiving end of Smiths brilliance as Rangers manager but I’ve sensed a profound respect from all Celtic fans down the years. My over riding memory of Smith was that he always had class even when his brilliant Rangers teams were hammering Celtic always felt respect and decency were at the heart of everything Smith did. A great man, RIP.

[@derekewart5017]

Nice comment. I felt the same the day Tommy Burns passed away. These are when divides are shattered and it's about the human aspect. Respect to you my friend. Sad sad day 😭💙

[@johnmount6996]

Nice words from Celtic fan wen Walter was in charge of Rangers from 1991 to 1998 he was so successful Celtic played amazing football but but Walter was something else great man great respect to Walter Smith such respect from Celtic what a man

[@chriswardlaw5733]

As a child in the 90s, I took him for granted. When he returned, I was in my mid-20s and I was able to appreciate his true genius. He was a legend in every sense of the word. RIP Gaffer.

[@andyf7973]

Exactly the same for me bud 🔴⚪🔵

[@jameslindsay5889]

Same. Sad day 😔

[@alanhays9571]

I'm a celtic fan! But I so respected what this great man did, and what he achieved. My condolences so his family, and fans everywhere 🙏

[@poppaleggansquat3640]

Respect, its a mans passing and some lose sight of that- so hats off to you.

[@ptiger7177]

Respect

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

Respect to you for that. Thank you.

[@pureloyalist9277]

Respect mate thanks , means a lot 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝👍

[@GlasgowCelticBhoy]

Walter Smith was universally liked and respected. When I first heard the news, instant sadness came over me. My condolences to all his loved ones and to the supporters of Rangers - you lost a good one.

[@labos7250]

Still hurts. That man made my childhood great and I will ever be grateful. Thank you sir Walter smith for the memories

[@briankilpatrick6014]

A beautiful human being, a great family man, not a football loss, humanity's loss. R. I. P. Walter. 💙💙💙💙💙

[@igvr5192]

Gutted 😔 Not just the Greatest, but also a gentleman .🥇 🏆 × 9 💙👊 Rest easy ❤🤍💙

[@ajorngjdonaydbr]

My deepest condolences to the Smith family and the wider Rangers support. He was a true legend to your club and will forever be idolised for the huge amounts of success over his 2 spells as manager at Ibrox. Sincerely from a Celtic fan and his own family

[@potatosconejohnwatp970]

Well said my friend ❤️

[@ajorngjdonaydbr]

@@potatosconejohnwatp970 I've never been one to get into the religious sides of our clubs or any of the nasty vitriol. But respect for people like Smith, even though he brought us many sad days, a life is still a life.

[@albev75]

RIP Gaffer , cheers for the memories 🔴⚪🔵 WATP

[@AandS-]

That was beautiful. Rest in peace great man.

[@mrpotato442]

As a Man United supporter living in ROI with a strong interest in Celtic I know how much Walter Smith's contribution was highly regarded by all at United including Sir Alex during his period with us in 2004. Even with his incredible success with Rangers he always was gracious in defeat and more importantly victory..a definition of class.Certain men like Walter Smith and Tommy Burns transcend the Old Firm divide. He deserves the worthy tributes and I'm sure the city of Glasgow will do the same. Condolences to all. R.I.P Walter.

[@tommym1966]

My condolences to the entire Rangers family. As a Celtic fan Walter gave me many miserable days but we always knew he was as good a man as he was a manager. The image of him and Ally carrying the casket at Tommy Burns funeral just cemented him as a class act in my eyes. RIP Walter Smith.

[@tatata1543]

They are both now sadly missed, the world is an emptier place without them.

[@StAtIc__5]

RIP Walter Smith. An incredible person and a true legend. His heart bleeds Rangers. Thank you ever so much for giving absolutely everything to the club 😭🙏🕊

[@brianharley1811]

Growing up in the 90s Walter was the man who brought us our most successful period. When he come back to us he got us back on top. Always be the gaffer and mangers today just keeping his seat warm. Rip gaffer gone but never forgotten

[@TBFI_Botswana]

Sitting here watching this with, unashamedly - a tear in my eye - RIP Gaffer.

[@aidenjohnston7936]

22* major honours, 55 is as much his title as the rest of us, was always on the training ground and helping the staff and team. Rip Sir Walter Smith 😪🇬🇧

[@Johnnyboy469]

100% Well said

[@aidenjohnston7936]

@@Johnnyboy469 😪🇬🇧

[@wesbrit630]

Thank you Walter for some of the happiest times in my life. RIP Legend.

[@SkyeSeafoodandeatit]

Truly a sad day, R.I.P thanks for the memories

[@thomashughes7422]

Thank you Gaffer give me some of the best days of my life RIP Welter Gaffer Smith 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@stevie12]

how lucky were we to have walter as our manager ,the greatest ever ger what i seen ,tears

[@DH-qh4du]

Walter Smith Leader, Legend, a true Great that will be sadly sadly missed an absolute Gentleman and will forever be remembered !! Thank You for everything you have done for us and all the memories 🔴⚪🔵 #55 for Walter and counting... 🔴⚪🔵

[@stewkelsall4995]

I’m a wolves fan, but Walter Smith and Rangers were a huge part of my childhood. I loved watching his Rangers teams, he was a huge presence to me even when I was young kid here in England. Absolutely gutted by this news. Here’s to you Walter, you’ve left a legacy for your wife, kids and grandkids to carry with them. Rangers have incredible support, and I have no doubt Ibrox will be absolutely rocking to celebrate this legend of the game.

[@Loyalistflutebands1]

The Greatest manager ever , Legend 😔🙏💙

[@freddiefalconer976]

My heart is broke man. Thank you for the journey. Rest easy We are the people and we followed you 🙏 one of the greats 😢

[@vinnyganzano1930]

Not stopped crying since I heard the news.

[@gallantpioneer8523]

Absolutely gutted, cant even watch the video 😭 💔 RIP Sir Walter, you were Mr.Rangers to me, the cream of Ibrox, Rangers personified, it was Walters team that me made fall in love with Rangers as a kid 💔💙

[@dylanmcnamee4559]

RIP Walter Smith great man all around one of Rangers best teams was under Walter may you rest in peace from a Celtic Fan 💙💚

[@55kingsofscotland99]

Good to see not everyone is Bitter 💙💚

[@dylanmcnamee4559]

@@55kingsofscotland99 rivalry aside 💙💚

[@andymcewan2370]

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[@dylanmcnamee4559]

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[@Gaming_with_Jacko]

Brings tears to your eyes 😭Great Times growing up during the 3 in a row era will never forget sleep easy legend ❤️💙

[@kevinanderson2882]

RIP to a true Rangers legend and an absolute gentleman.

[@arthurgoat1184]

I don’t even know how to put into words, how much of a hero this man was. Devastating 😢

[@grahamcadger]

RIP Walter, loved him as a Manager, a fantastic ambassador for our club, knew what it meant to be at Rangers. So many memories. So sad, there will be millions hurting on hearing this news. Thoughts are with his family.

[@totscelticforever5400]

RIP Walter smith legend of Scottish football and a great man will be sadly missed by everyone 💙🙏💚🥲

[@55kingsofscotland99]

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[@andymcewan2370]

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[@calumrfc90]

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[@garyyoung485]

So sad today i watched my uncle pass away come home to this news aswell rip uncle adam and rip Walter 2 legends gone🇬🇧

[@drewchambers1212]

I was so gutted to hear this news today, I have always liked Walter and although I am a Celtic fan this news really got to me today. RIP Walter, hope you and Tommy can have a blether upstairs.

[@weestyboys6829]

That was a fitting tribute film, to a phenomenal football man. Well done Rangers, rest easy Walter.

[@johnmount6996]

Walter Smith you'll never be forgotten great man loyal to Rangers great passion and dedicated to the Club you wer the icon of Rangers from 1991 to 1997 no one could match it and another term at club amazing man always. sad day today Walter everyone loved yourself RIP. and to Family and Rangers Football Club great loss no one disliked Mr Smith

[@stephenmacdonald2116]

Rest In Peace Sir Walter....... You will be sorely missed by one and all in the football world..... My deepest condolences to Ethel and all of the family........ Utterly devastated.

[@area3231]

Rest in piece to this absolute legend 🔴⚪️🔵

[@Alba33602]

DEVASTATED !! Met Walter only once right outside Ibrox it was really really quiet at that time of night and i had a good long chat with him and nobody was around it was just a perfect moment in my life. A day i will NEVER EVER forget this devastating heartbreaking news this morning is like a personal death in my family ohhh Walter not you !!!! All my love and prayers and very best wishes to Walter Smiths family .

[@gotchaontoast8671]

The legend will live on in our memories and our hearts, thank you Sir Walter for all those wonderful moments

[@athmane1104]

I met Walter Smith at a restaurant in Lymm (Cheshire) back when he was the Everton manager. Wonderful, wonderful man who always smiled and took his time to acknowledge people. RIP and condolences to his family and loved ones.

[@MikeCFC]

I'm a Celtic fan, have a tear in my eye watching that. RIP Walter Smith A true Legend and all round great guy 💚💙

[@rorschach7507]

Respect 👏

[@hb1993scfc]

A hero to all. Rest in peace from everyone at Stockport County FC

[@pureloyalist9277]

Thanks mate means alot

[@hb1993scfc]

@@pureloyalist9277 no worries pal, many of us at Stockport are all followers of Rangers too, WATP

[@torquilmacleod2577]

💙 Thank you Walter and good night

[@Muirton66]

That was an intense and heartfelt tribute to the great man, if this doesnt get you nothing will.....RIP Walter you will never be forgotten

[@masonreid9271]

When walter & ally carried Tommy burns coffin was one of the best feeling of respect I have ever witnessed between these great rivals . Goodbye

[@pureloyalist9277]

Thanks mate

[@David-qk7lc]

RIP Walter Rangers Smith 😪 you will be sorely missed by every football fan in the world, and thank you for giving me a fantastic child hood watching your winning Rangers teams 💙.

[@LoopylugsGaming]

Brought a tear to my eyes. What a man this legend is. Rangers is Walter Smith and Walter Smith will always be Rangers!! Rest easy big man we love you 😍❤💙🙏💔♥

[@joshwhite8079]

A Icon at Glasgow Rangers, will be missed by many RIP Gaffer 💙

[@muhammadabdallah1591]

Rest easy sir you are a true legend 💔

[@jamesmorton4443]

True Gentleman & a True Ranger. God Bless You Mr Smith.🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ajm1293]

I'm not even a Rangers fan but watching that brought back some good childhood memories. A good football man and a good man thanks for the memories.

[@pureloyalist9277]

Thanks mate 👍

[@bhoy6785]

From a Celtic man . May this man rest in peace . A true gentleman and legend of the Scottish game .

[@vinnyganzano1930]

The finest Rangers manager of my lifetime though I've hopefully many years to go yet I don't believe Walter Smith will ever be surpassed.

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

Gerrard is great and there has been a few really good managers but none will take the place of Walter for me.

[@stevendownes9061]

Thank you for all the great memories

[@bigyan3667]

The way he lifts all the trophy's with on hand!!👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@thomasnorton4610]

Truly heartbroken. Grew up watching him win trophy after trophy between 2008 and 2011, R.I.P my favourite ever manager 💙💙

[@Chief_Brody]

What are you, 17?

[@thomasnorton4610]

@@Chief_Brody not quite, 20

[@N-vx8qm]

A true gentleman and legend. God bless Walter 💙💚

[@David-ib5kr]

Thank you for being the greatest Rangers mananger. Forever in my heart. RIP Mr Smith ❤🤍💙

[@x666Rage666x]

Could hardly watch this for years in my eyes. Thank you so much for the memories Gaffer. May you rest in peace 🇬🇧WATP🇬🇧

[@DavidTaylor1602]

Still unbelievable to think hes away. An absolute giant of a man. As rangers supporters we all thought walter would be here for ever but life has a way of reminding us all how precious time is. Such a loss. Sadly missed gaffer ❤

[@Thedroneguyonparade]

Heartbreaking, rip gaffer, you will be forever remembered 😢💙

[@seesay101]

R.i.p walter Smith this club and it's fans will never forget you

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

So sad to hear of Sir Walter Smith's passing. Growing up and still now when I think of Rangers he is the first man I think of. Absolute Legend of a manager. R.I.P Gaffer.💙

[@mccoll78]

Part of my childhood died today. Thanks for everything Walter. Rest easy.

[@rydzs6099]

The greatest Rangers manager in my lifetime and probably the greatest there ever will be. Thank you for the memories Sir Walter your duty is over. Rest in Peace 💙

[@neilmclean4439]

What a man, what a leader. Truly sad that we've lost one of our Legends. Walter Smith will live on in the hearts of our fans and the walls of Ibrox park. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🇬🇧

[@BrianKane321]

Actually fighting back tears watching that. A true Rangers legend and gentleman. Hero to us all. Would love if we named the Copland after him. Thanks for the memories Walter RIP Sir.

[@rossm685]

Same mate gutted 💙❤

[@BrianKane321]

@@rossm685 going to be emotional tomorrow night mate

[@aguyfromscotland5552]

In bits. Walter Smith was a legend to the club. Should of had a knighthood. His spirit will live forever RTID. 💙✌️🙏

[@garryboyd9943]

Fitting Tribute...What a legacy. 💙

[@glasgowrangersislife1503]

Omg I can’t believe it!! Thank you Walter for all the great memory’s you have given me and the experiences too you will forever be a legend in every single rangers fans minds R.I.P big fella

[@ewok6147]

R.I.P Sir Walter ...never thought i would cry sad watching rangers score

[@ianbrown1707]

RIP true emboidment of a rangers manager and legend, Ibrox needs a walter statue or stand

[@gallantpioneer8523]

110% , a statue would be fitting, the greatest Rangers man there ever was , ever has been or ever will be

[@owenrbradley8713]

Sad News R.I.P Walter Smith a True Teddy Bear

[@bluenose1977]

Such a sad day. The memories in this video are some of the happiest times in my life, with my auld da at the football hugging and lifting him in the air in pure joy. Thank you Walter for giving me these moments, I'll always be a member of your Blue & White Army. RIP 💙

[@johnstorey4298]

Genuine legend of the game, RIP from Newcastle Fan 💙

[@benwalker8720]

From a diehard Celt, this man oozed class and the respect across the divide in Glasgow is a testament to the type of man Walter was. I have the deepest respect for what he did for Scottish football. He will never be forgotten. RIP

[@TheWorldListens]

Well said. Divided by football, United by a great man. 👍

[@rorschach7507]

Respect 👏

[@benwalker8720]

He was a credit to Scottish football. What he did for Tommy Burns when he passed, and his immediate response to Tommy after a huge rangers loss in Europe speaks volumes of the man he was. He gave me many days of upset but I guess that’s football and that also shows how good he was at what he did. I’ll forever respect the man

[@dax977]

Great tribute to Sir Walter 🙏🏼 gone but will never be forgotten 😢 as a man in my 40s I seen it from the start of our fightback with him and he encompasses the rangers way more than anyone else. We all have smiled, laughed, swore a few times and now cried 😢 with Walter. Today the Rangers family and all others from all over pay their own tribute, rest in peace and look over us and our club 🙏🏼

[@robbie_dougan]

LEGENDS NEVER DIE

[@jamie10gers]

My Mrs woke me up to tell me, when i tell you i dont shed a tear often im bot lying but i sure did shed a tear today... Im only 26 so i wasnt around for it all, but learning the history of this man and seeing him come back and do it again in the 2000s.... Truly amazing, i feel blessed to have witnessed any of this mans career... Absolute legend..... RIP walter smith WE ARE THE PEOPLE 🇬🇧

[@briananthonymulhern128]

An absolute gentleman and a legend no doubt. My condolences to his and the rest of the Rangers family. RIP Walter 💚 🤍💙❤

[@grahammurphy2682]

Respect mate colours mean nothing at this time

[@Themanfromscotland]

KING WALTER. Forever in oor hearts ❤️🤍💙always. Love and condolences to the smith family.

[@funnytime13]

This is Cheryl from Jacksonville FL...USA..may I extend my sympathies to the team and his family

[@euancampbell1]

God bless him and his family. A legend and a gentleman.

[@robert1016]

What a loss.A true Rangers hero,legend and an exceptional human being.Kind smart,polite with a halo.Heaven will be a better place now a true hero's arrived. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.All my love to Walters family R.I.P Walter you will be sadly missed*********.

[@andyf7973]

RIP Walter you'll be missed a major part of my childhood and adolescence I'll always remember the good times you gave me and my friends and family GBNF 🔴⚪🔵

[@Libertarianach_na_h-Alba]

Heartbreaking, fortunate to have grew up watching Walter and his amazing managerial career, he was the epitome of everything it meant to be a Ranger and such a big loss for everyone. 😔💙

[@potatosconejohnwatp970]

One of the GREATEST Rangers men ever.LEGEND status was achieved so many times in so many occasions in his managerial career,very sadly missed, my heart n thoughts are with his family . Forever,ever in our hearts

[@speckyhotdog84anderson6]

As a celtic man am absolutely gutted what a man & manager he was nothing but the upmost respect for him really hope him & Tommy burns are up there now having a laugh rest easy Mr Smith 😞💚💙🙏

[@azariathenerd6408]

Rest in piece the legend that is Sir Walter Smith 🇬🇧❤🤍💙

[@jamesbaird2579]

Got goosebumps watching that,great memories of a great man! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@ryankelly5733]

RIP Walter Smith from a Celtic fan. Will always have that respect for himself and Ally McCoist being pallbearers at Tommy Burns’ funeral, it’s touching moments like that which make me proud to be a Football fan! 💚🤍💙

[@pureloyalist9277]

Some man mate thanks means alot

[@ryankelly5733]

@@pureloyalist9277 you’re welcome mate! 👍

[@johnmount6996]

From a Celtic fan Mr Smith was incredible man a true Rangers man I was in shock this morning at the terrible sad loss of the great man he was so successful he did make Rangers unstoppable so many trophies what's manager so much respect to Walter you wer Simply The Best everyone had upmost respect for himself such a shock unbelievable rest in peace Mr Rangers you'll never be forgotten Walter 😭😭

[@rorschach7507]

Respect 👏

[@PSF1986]

Truly heartbroken he giving me my best childhood memories growing up thank you for everything Sir Walter RIP