Walter Smith Memorial Service

[@kevinyeung4964]

Celtic fan here, rip Mr Smith, Mr Rangers. You were a Scottish legend. Rivalry may be permanent but so is class...and you were sheer class. Sorry for your loss Bears.

[@barcabears7226]

👏👏👏👏

[@thegifttiegieus1455]

Kind words from a real fan.

[@brianbilsland9822]

Class matey

[@35davg]

well said sir, he was a rangers manager, but an out and out gentleman to family and friends, for him and ally to carry tommy burns coffin into the chapel says it all , tommy celtic through and through and walter will have some chats up above, 2 taken far too soon

[@andrewmacleod3308]

I am very late but...mr yeung...you sir are a real football fan. Rivalry religion politics mean absolutely nothing. I applaud you. Total respect pal

[@BrianKane321]

Growing up in the 90s supporting Rangers you kind of took everything for granted and never really realised as a young boy how good a manager he was. It wasn't until he came back for a 2nd spell I realised his true genius and how good he really was. Not only that how highly he's spoken off by others you know he was an even better man. As rangers fans we owe this man a great debt. Rest easy Walter ❤🤍💙 RIP Gaffer

[@euanssomnoloussounds1569]

🔴⚪️🔵

[@johnmcmillan6259]

Defo bud 👍

[@spectrums9596]

Spot on

[@colinweir3204]

So true mate, the most moving tributes for me are from the family members 💙

[@danielthain5351]

Well said

[@Yammering_2007]

PAKIstani Celtic FC fan here. I had the privilege to meet Walter Smith as a G4S steward working at the car park on near Paisley Road West - sorry I cannot remember the name - but he was an absolute gentleman. A new steward stopped him from entering the car park as he did not recognise him, so I went up to assist and recognised him and told the steward he was the ex-Rangers FC manager and is a legend in Scottish football. I apologised to Walter Smith and he said its okay because many of the stewards - like many employees - come and go and not many stewards are football fans as most are either students or folk who are working temporarily to get by and was absolutely understanding. That being said I told him that I am a Celtic FC fan and extended my hand to shake his hand and told him that I have no problem with the Rangers FC as I have enough problems in my life and he shook my hand saying just stay true to who you are and love your club and he admired my attitude towards him. You may have gone but you are still a legend to me and thanks for the chat. R.I.P Walter Smith.

[@Callum.Lundie]

Thank you Walter. The end of Ally's story really got me: I don't think I'll ever forget what Walter did, And I don't think I'll forget what Walter said, But I can guarantee ye, I will never, ever, ever forget how that man made us all feel Walter, we love you to bits, thank you very much for the memories SIMPLY THE BEST

[@WHU63]

That's the bit that got me too Callum. Ally McCoist is a hilarious man, but his emotion and love for Walter Smith is so obvious. I hope we see Walter's like sometime again at RFC. But he had such unique ability as a manager and a man, I doubt we ever will.

[@Yammering_2007]

​@@WHU63 As a fan of the opposition, I am happy to hear that a statue has been commissioned in his honour. What a guy!

[@blairrobert3438]

Hibs fan but just wanted to say RIP Walter, he gave Scotland back some pride at a low moment and always carried himself with class and dignity at Rangers.

[@celticatoz9225]

A beautiful service, some funny and touching stories, Walter really was one of the good guys - even though he made my growing up in the 90s largely a misery! I remember seeing him carry Tommy Burns' coffin, such a wonderful expression of friendship across the divide, from then on I had nothing but respect for the man, and his legacy speaks for itself, RIP from all at Celtic A-Z

[@billyfiz]

Respect mate

[@euanssomnoloussounds1569]

Man, I cried throughout the family’s speeches then laughed and cried through Ally’s, Andys and Sir Alex’s. Thanks for the memories Walter 🔴⚪️🔵

[@markmurray1480]

I'm a Celtic man from Ireland, R.I.P Walter, enjoy the football up in the sky,

[@20thCenturyPox]

Reverend Doctor Mark E. Johnstone knocks it out of the park with this introduction. Sort of guy who gives the Church a good name. Worthy of a man we will all miss.

[@scottboyd8373]

He married my brother and his wife. Couldn't of asked for a better person to take Walters service.

[@Tam1872]

The manager I grew up with, winning the league every year. You gave me some of my best memories following Rangers. Rest easy Legend 😢

[@chriskelly6285]

Thank you so much Walter. I’m 42 now but the 9yr old me of 1991 who sat in the Copland road and had the utter privilege of seeing you stamp your genius on the scottish game wants to personally thank you. When Hateley bagged that header to win the league your journey to infamy began and your legacy will never end. That wee boy wants to thank you and although he’s long gone he wants to tell you this. You made that wee boys childhood very special and the man he is now will be sure to do his best to tell all the future teddy bears just how pivotal and special you really were.

[@nuncaolvidare4895]

Thank you to Walter's dearest family and Rangers Football Club for allowing the fans access to this beautiful service of remembrance and celebrating the life of the man we all held dear as Sir Walter Smith 💙 🙏🏼❤ God rest him and bless the Smith family 🙏🏼💙 Lovely Reverend credit to the church

[@thomasjones2415]

Simply The Best Sir Walter Smith

[@markpearson8184]

I grep up a Celtic supported in the 80s and 90s and always remember the respect everyone in Scottish football had for Walter Smith. You can't ask any more than a manager to lead your nation regardless what your own views are. These events bring it al back to reality and remind us that humans can cross barriers

[@MrNemo-oi8cl]

I am not a Church goer but he seems like a good Minister.

[@101MRSPICE]

They knew I was on a balanced diet ‘a sausage roll in each pocket’ that’s outstanding I’m sure Walter would love that🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johngreigthegreatest]

This is just wonderful listening of the stories about Walter from Alan Fraser, John Gilligan, Andy Cameron and all the people who spoke. Novo's penalty and the final in Manchester were great memories, but my best memory of Walter was at Tannadice 7 May 1997, when Rangers clinched a ninth Scottish league title in a row with a win over Dundee United, that was the best ever , thanks Walter.

[@Sonnie125]

Legend is just too underwhelming a status for Walter , he was so much more than that ..He was a colossus of the game and meant so much to so many people… Ibrox will never be the same place without him . On a personal note , thank you for everything Walter , you gave me my love for Rangers .. You will always be my first thought when someone mentions the club. I send my deepest condolences to everyone , followed with my thoughts and prayers to all your family and friends . Thank you for everything, you were a true great .. such a gentleman but with the heart of a lion ! .. Rest easy gaffer .. You will always be the Greatest Ranger in my eyes !

[@fb8850]

Walter Smith a true Rangers man and mentor to many, a man who left a positive impression on everyone who met him, for most of all he was a decent and honourable human being. We’ll miss you Walter but you shared with us and gave us great memories.

[@domcampbell9428]

Thank you Sir Walter & rest easy. Simply The Best 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 WATP

[@kevincreswell6399]

Love how the minister who at the beginning reminded us at such a sad time that we are the people. Walter the great. No manager will ever come close to this legend. Not even jose mourinhio

[@RodgerDodger77]

The legend gets used far too often these days, it doesn’t do justice to Walter Smith. RIP Gaffer 💙💔

[@shiz6571]

He was a legend

[@RodgerDodger77]

@@shiz6571 he was more than a legend for me

[@jacksonbow2766]

I was Born in 84, so Walter Smith was my 1st Rangers manager I could appreciate when I was old enough. He signed Gazza at a time when I was obsessed with playing like him. Nothing but magical memories for me as a fan. This is a brilliant contribution for the man by the club.

[@loriblue811]

@@shiz6571 he is a legend im heart-broken 🥰🥰

[@shiz6571]

Sorry, i picked your your comment totally wrong and couldn't agree more ❤🤍💙

[@jamesallan9867]

Rest easy sir Walter 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@shaunsmith4928]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the memories gaffer. Your legend at this club will never die. Rip 💙

[@andrewtait1914]

RIP Walter smith what a legand of a manager 🔴⚪️🔵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@hopefulperson9057]

I get ya. But using the word legend for Walter is very fitting. Unique is another word id use

[@smithyc2051]

Rest easy gaffer you gave me and all the Rangers family some of the best memories of our life’s memories We’ll cherish and will live with us forever. All We can say is thank you Walter 💙🔴⚪️🔵

[@eileentervit4924]

Thanks for the memories Gaffer. A true Rangers legend and gentleman. One of a kind. Sleep easy Gaffer

[@TranceClassicsOfficial]

R.I.P. Walter Smith. Absolute legend, and thanks for all the memories. Some fantastic words from Sir Alex and Super Ally there too

[@josephblair3958]

Watching this memorial has taught me 1 thing try and help people and help bring out the best in them and u will be well thought of ..he was a great coach and a leader and his name alone 1 will never forget what a legend

[@SaulTPokit]

Beautiful quote from Coisty at the end there, always knew he was well read. Walter - you were my childhood, 9 in a row with ma parents, every game home and away. Thank you Sir Walter, rest in peace.

[@deanthomson1891]

Thank you for everything gaffer, you will always be our biggest icon & your legacy will live on forever. Simply The Best. 🔴⚪🔵❤️❤️

[@scott.aj.reilly0784]

Hairs standing on end at times listening to this. God bless Mr Smith, it was our privilege to have you 💙

[@hollyplayzzz9277]

Rip gaffer what a man he was. 😔

[@cjnovo992]

💙

[@HarryDeano]

Absolutely stunning service, Great man and family, Simply the Best Sir Walter.

[@bruceduncan3846]

God bless you Walter…you will be sorely missed 🙏🏻🙏🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧thank you for the good times 💙💙

[@anguswatson3095]

Very lucky to be in attendance. Everyone spoke superbly given the circumstances. Rest in peace, Walter 🇬🇧

[@MooseM]

Goodbye Walter. You will never be forgotten. R.I.P.

[@35davg]

walter, i met you in st george 503, for your 1-3 . my mate said the assistant boss is going through his 1st, we all went 5 strong, he spoke to us all along with his lovely dad, god bless you brother, the great architect in the sky for all and we will meet again.

[@harveyirvine]

Will always be THE rangers manager

[@TRUBLU1872]

The Gaffer

[@mu6qy]

RIP Walter, Great to see so many legends talk about your greatness.

[@LIKWID]

Thank you for everything Gaffer, rest easy Walter, never to be forgotten. A truly remarkable man!

[@alecm3781]

A most beautiful service for a great man. Will always be remembered as a great servant of the club and a good family man. Thankyou Walter. God keep you untill the day of our Lord. RIP.

[@stueyguerreiro]

Along with Mr Struth, you’re the greatest Ranger gaffer and thank you for everything that you did for our beloved club. I hope that we always honor your memory. 🙏🇬🇧

[@robertstewart4198]

A man who taught me what Rangers was all about, set the standards high, and still has me looking for those same standards now. Thank you for showing me when I was just a young boy exactly why I was right to fall in love with Rangers Football Club, Rest Easy Gaffer ❤️

[@ibroxradio6324]

Thanks for so many great memories Sir Walter , you will never be forgotten

[@dantevidruh7463]

Truly beautiful ceremony I lasted 10 mins and I had tears in my eyes true gentleman true legend will be sorely missed 😢🟥⬜🟦

[@wealltalkpish2831]

Thanks for everything. Sleep easy Gaffer 💙

[@malcolmmcalpine7099]

R,l,P Walter never forgotten

[@johnpaulmurray965]

A brilliant memorial of a great man and genuine human being loved and adored by all the rangers family and great loss to Scottish and English football , rest in peace Mr Smith and may god bless you .

[@ruthc2741]

An amazing tribute and memorial for an amazing man. Each speaker paid heartfelt words and truths. I could have listened to more and more. That's the life and legacy you want to leave: when you pass, people only have good words to say about you. Walter lived that life. God rest him.

[@StevieDCC]

Cutting onions watching this. Everybody felt like they’d lost a genuine family member. Even though I never met the man personally. The way it hit when the news broke was heartbreaking.

[@johnblack9298]

Said it before How lucky were we to have this man as manager of Rangers 💙

[@Rodney-charlton-Trotter]

R.I.P. sir Walter amazing how one man. A man from a scheme in Glasgow can bring so much joy to thousands of people not just one side off the city but the whole world 🌎. Ok mainly Rangers supporters 😂. As people spoke about him it’s his family must be so proud as they played a big part in the man he was. Thanks for my memories sir

[@garywhite35]

The 1 and only,Rip miss u always ❤

[@thomascraig1517]

The wee lad from Carmyle did no bad .memories are the hearts souvenirs. RIP Genius Gentleman 🙏

[@stuartmiller9648]

In tears watching this,Mr Smith was a legend,a true football man, a Rangers legend......

[@N22-g8l]

Absolute icon of the game Took Rangers to new heights in the 90s Gave Scotland back some credibility and spine Rescued Rangers after the LeGuen disaster. Legend 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 RIP

[@rog8136]

An absolute legend of the game and a true Ranger in every sense of the word. Walter. Thank you for the memories. My Gaffer, our Gaffer 👏🇬🇧

[@robertdunseith5667]

Thank you for all the memories gaffer, you where the epitome of our great football club, GBNF 🇬🇧❤🤍💙🇬🇧

[@davidfraser6950]

Could listen to stories about The Gaffer all day and as long as we have the memories and stories he'll live on forever.

[@tortoisetamer486]

Thank u Sir Walter, gave me some of the best moments of my life 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@juliemacdonald8106]

Beautiful Memorial for a beautiful man. Rest in Peace Sir Walter. Legends never die. ❤️💙

[@ianmilne4505]

Thanks for the memories Walter. Your work for Rangers will never be forgotten. Rest Easy Sir 😢💙

[@sandymcanespie2518]

A great service and special send off to our Gaffer... Growing up in the 80s and 90s was unbelievable and its all thanks to Walter... Rest in peace Gaffer, Legend 🔴⚪🔵

[@matthewbaker6429]

The tears I shed gaffer of your passing are tears of sadness joy & excitement for what you gave us,thank you for being Red White & Blue & for all the memories to. RIP Walter Smith Your a Legend Through & Through. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jimpaterson9635]

RIP Sir , you have given the loyal Rangers family so much over the years. Absolute Legend and Honourable Man, Thank You.

[@robertliddell9567]

Simply the BEST... RIP 🙏

[@maryboyd1567]

Such a lovely and heartfelt memorial service. Listening to everyone’s stories about Walter, made you think you knew him well. He will be sorely missed and it’s still hard to think of him gone, but he’ll never be forgotten that’s for sure. Thanks for the memories Walter. You’re Simply the Best ❤️🤍💙

[@brianharley1811]

Thanks Walter for the memories of 9 in a row and eufa cup final. Things il never forget. True gent and rangers man

[@Harry-nc7zi]

Thanks for the memories walter 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@darrendouglas3704]

Reunited with Tommy Burns Green or Blue Tommy and Walter two men earned rivals respect World of football's respect RIP Walter Smith

[@tramlad2]

The Minister is such a lovely humble and genuine man, he did Walter proud, we weep and mourn his passing, but boy we have some memories to cherish, a great football man, but ever more a truley great man, loved by all, respected and revered, but loved RIP Gaffer, more than a manager, a friend to all. Rest easy

[@user-om9ws6bq2v]

As a person, manager of our football club I doubt we will see his like again. If as a player or you have desire to be a RANGER listen to this it will be a decision maker whether you can be one. HE was one , walk through the door and be one, but everything else will be secondary to being a RANGER. RIP SIR WALTER SMITH.

[@stevendownes9061]

Thank you for all the great days and memories. Forever in our hearts ❤ Walter Smith Forever a Ranger 🔴⚪🔵

[@UnderAGlassMetropolis]

RIP Gaffer, the Rangers family will forever be grateful for all you done for us and the club, you will always be remembered 🔴⚪🔵

[@johnlindsay2415]

Growing up you gave me a winning football team to support time after time, a magical experience so thank you Walter! you'll forever be in our hearts ❤️🤍💙

[@sjmcintosh1280]

Sir Alex and Coistys speech’s really got me. He’ll always be our Gaffer at RFC. Rest easy Sir 🔴⚪️🔵

[@davidcraig9538]

I don’t go to church but that we are the people bit made me feel so proud

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

RIP Walter Smith. I dare say there have been good Rangers managers and no doubt there will be more to come, Gio is exciting. It has to be said that no Rangers manager will ever have a place in my heart the way Walter Smith does. He was the Gaffer I grew up watching and his team's had guts, spirit and were winners. Walter was a winner through and through in life. Great man. Will always be missed but never forgotten. He is Immortal in blue, he was and is Mr Rangers.

[@susemcdonald9004]

I think today with no disrespect should be walters day leave gio till another day.x

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

@@susemcdonald9004 I gave Walter respect. Stop needling others for no reason. It is no time to argue or try and point score with people.

[@Bluenic.00]

Lovely service for a legend rip Walter , thanks for the memories ❤️🤍💙

[@johnmctim7742]

RIP Big Yin. 🇮🇪

[@johnmoffat5782]

Don't need your sympathy ya mickey kiddie fiddling 🖕

[@stephenfoote1924]

Just watched this again today. Sadly missed, and what a servant to football.

[@audreyrose232]

R.I.E.P🙏 Walter Smith❤🤍💙,You were A Legend in your own life time,Forever A Legend in all our Hearts A true Gent till the end. ❣

[@caznula]

Beautiful & fitting way to remember a great man. 💙

[@peckian]

A great send off to a great man. Thanks for the memories, Walter..

[@crs2385]

Rest well Gaffer. A gracious, loyal, and humble man. Always in our hearts

[@craigduncan4826]

Beautiful service and what a brilliant minister.

[@frasergemmell2815]

Never be forgotten,,, RIP Gaffer ❤🤍💙

[@carlworrall]

Walter Smith left a legacy and his name will always remain in history that cannot be said for most, Walter Smith left his mark on this world and my love goes out to his family

[@DonegalOverlanding]

So touching. Thank you for the stories about Walter, it was wonderful to listen to.

[@p4uly83]

Beautiful service. RIP Walter Smith.

[@robert22333]

Thankyou Sir Walter Smith for your true loyalty at Rangers 🇬🇧 💙 you were our absolute legend ambassador 💙 your Rangers family love you & you'll never be forgotten 💙 ❤ thoughts are with your family/friends forever live in our hearts 💙 🧡 ♥

[@gameprofile1178]

We follow under our monarch, we shall have our own kings, may god bless u walter as the ranger king x

[@susanjones6202]

Godbless Sir Walter 9 In A Row Smith He Made All My Dreams Come True As A Fellow Bear,

[@MatthewAdamss]

Beautiful service. May Walter rest in piece. The most iconic rangers figure in my lifetime. Had the chance to speak to him when I was at hospitality as my cousin had sponsored the match but I froze in shock. The definition of what it takes to be a ranger. We all love you Walter RIP❤️🇬🇧

[@davidboyle6374]

Thanks for the memories, ' we are the people' GBNF, RIP WALTER SMITH

[@gordoncampbell100]

What a moving 90 minutes of KZbin video . Full on tears from me .Man was a legend in my life for sure .

[@Xl_Chapo]

Thanks for the memories 🔴⚪️🔵

[@vanderhogg1333]

RIP Gaffer. You are the gaffer of my teenage years and my 30s - and all encompassing triumph. We are, indeed, the people. And you are, as I'm sure you know, a leader amongst men

[@barrythomson6329]

Watched this through plenty of tears. Great send off to the great man. RIP SIR WALTER SMITH. 💔

[@neophyte7817]

Thanks for the memories Walter. You will always be remembered , WATP