Ally McCoist pays emotional tribute to Rangers legend Walter Smith after his death at 73

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[stuartpenman]

Simon Jordan gave his 100% attention and refused to interrupt, he deserves some credit for that

[conormoncrieff]

Can i just say from a life long Rangers fan, the respect on here from Celtic fans is first class. RIP Walter, our greatest ever manager.

[celticfan]

Fair play to Ally McCoist for that. I may not be a Rangers fan but nonetheless I have huge respect for what he achieved in his career. Seemed like a proper gentleman! RIP

[kevinyeung]

Celtic fan here, RIP Walter. Scottish football legend.

[Jonny]

As a Celtic supporter I must say Water Smith is a legend in the Scottish game. Best manager in Scottish football in my lifetime. RIP. I would encourage Celtic to have a min of silence in respect to Walter at the weekend against Hibs.

[richy]

Celtic fan here, and I can say with hand on heart, I'm gutted to hear this today, absolute legend of the game, love him or hate him he deserves and earned every bit of respect he gets .

[Matt-ujjm]

RIP Mr Smith from a Celtic fan you were a class act in every sense of the word. Tell your old pal Tommy Burns hello 🌺

[Harry-nczi]

So sad, super ally showed so much strength & class whilst taking about the big man. Rip Walter 💙 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[martinweir]

from a celtic supporter, the day "our Tommy" left us, the respect yous showed us....today is the day we show it back....RIP Walter

[ajsctech]

Celtic fan here, but I’m deeply saddened and moved by the passing of Walter Smith. He was a great leader of men, and his Rangers teams were battlers and with a great blend of talent and grit. He always upheld respect among his players and even in victory he always showed class to opponents. Sincere condolences.

[alittlebitofeverything]

As a Celtic and Irishman, I am really delighted to hear such a genuine tribute from a Rangers Legend. How emotional you must be now Ally. Walter was a dad to many, and they will feel loss, not on your scale, but still feel grief all the same. The first person I thought of today when i heard the news was Tommy Burns. Walter carried his coffin, just showed what a genuine and true person he was. God Bless you Ally, and all Rangers Fans, family, friends, who are in pain at this time. Xxxx

[superduty]

As a Hibs fan here, RIP to Walter he always came across as an absolute gentleman and a magnificent football manager - and that Chick Young interview is golden Scottish football. Thoughts with his family

[AlexDeLarge]

I remember hearing a story about Gazza, that he was alone during Christmas in Scotland. We all know Paul has had his problems, Walter being his manager and obviously a decent human being knew this.
So he invited Paul over to spend time with Smith family at Christmas. I always thought what caring and fatherly thing that was.

To many people in football exploited Gazza but not Walter.

He genuinely cared for what many an England fan thinks of as our National Treasure.

[qvpukjx]

From a Leeds fan he was a rangers legend my heart goes out to ally and and Walter's wife and family R.I.P he will be sadly missed 😢

[JimmyH]

Walter helped us win the FA Cup in 2004 at United, prepped our players for the success we went on to achieve with Utd’s greatest ever side! He won’t be forgotten by me for what he did for Utd! 🇾🇪 RIP Walter Smith 🙏🏻

[Davidp]

Aberdeen fan here. Very sad day for Scottish football we lost one of our biggest Ambassadors to our game and a great man who put Scottish Football back on the European Map.

R.I.P Walter Smith 👏

[scottreid]

Hearts fan here. A sad day for Scottish football and for Rangers and of course his family. A true legend and a good man. R.I.P Walter Smith, you will be sorely missed.

[jaysee]

From a Celtic fan… RIP Walter Smith, a complete legend and a class act., a very sad day. A very sad loss. 🥲

[mrpotato]

Certain men like Walter Smith and Tommy Burns transcend the Old Firm divide. I'm sure both clubs will pay worthy tributes to Walter. R.I.P.

[havennewbowtow]

Hibs fan here. Walter Smith an absolute giant of Scottish football. RIP sir.