Walter lived to see his beloved club returned to the summit of Scottish football, he died knowing we were Champions again and thats all down to you Steven, you made Walter very proud of you and he held you in the highest regards 💙❤️
He was just about to cry midway through there. What a man Stevie is and what a man Walter was. RIP to the Greatest manager this club has ever seen and probably ever will see.
You can see how attached Steven Gerrard is to Rangers and important people like Walter Smith. This video tells me he's here for a long time and he genuinely love's the club. He's becoming one of us
Walter was and always will be a giant at our club. Managers who win 10 championships and 11 cups don't come along too often. Steven said that his DNA was all over the club. I hope that never goes away because it's not just about his success as a manager. He was a great man as well as a great manager. My sympathy to his wife, sons and grandchildren at this time. With time I hope we name a stand in memory of him, because people like Walter Smith don't come along too often.
A statue outside the museum that's under construction is a must for this exceptional man !! I'm shedding tears but I'm so honoured and feel so privileged that such a great human was affiliated to my club RIP Walter 💔
Walter Smith made my childhood unbelievable, amazing, mesmerising watching Rangers dominate the domestic game. Ill be forever grateful for that. Rest easy Rangers greatest manager. ❤🤍💙
Steven's reaction says it all, most of my best memories as a rangers fan are thanks to Walter... born the back end if 9 IAR... the titles when he came back, the UEFA Cup final. Even the way he helped Steven, he played his part in 55. Thank you Walter, you will be missed. ❤🤍💙
R. I. P Walter, from a celtic man from Ireland. You were a top class LEGEND in any sense. You broke my heart many-a-day(And my sky remote) The stalwart of Rangers. Never be surpassed. May god reward your footballing heart and brain. Your family, friends and fans 🙏🏻
From a Glasgow bluenose far far from home to a Celtic man (clearly one of the quiet majority - a good one), thank you for your dignified and respectful words to our managerial legend. RIP Walter, Tommy., Big Billy & Coop 💙💚💙💚
Steven Gerrard is a humble human being that's what makes this tribute to Walter Smith here so touching. He, as he said had dinners, coffees and other times probably listening to what he installed in Glasgow Rangers rather than Stevie talking but learning from The Master Sir Walter Smith what Rangers are, and what a person to get that from. Walter we will always remember you and thanks for the special memories you left us with, once a Ranger....we know the rest RIP WALTER SMITH.
Yes, I agree, it is those conversations that two people can have and one can pass on immense knowledge and life experience and deeper understanding of a shared passion for the game to another. It can't be measured. Meaningful, heartfelt words from Steven. RIP Walter Smith.
Walter Smith, more than a legend, was the main man for me growing up, and I know the whole of Scotland and more with be affected by the news. Love you Walter R I P 🇬🇧🌹
I am absolutely heartbroken. I really can't express how gutted I am for walters family, I know how I am feeling so I cannot imagine how his family and friends are right now, sleep tight SIR Walter you made me so many childhood memories I will never forget especially ones at Ibrox and across Europe with my late dad, your legacy will be remembered for the rest of time , you will always be the gaffer and we love you
Heartbreaking is an understatement, even Steven Gerrard knows what a man he was, not just for his unbelievable legacy of our dear club, but of what a person who he was. It's hard to even sink in what a loss the man is, a giant in football and the influence he had one others. R.I.P Walter 💙
I'd managed to compose myself and keep it together until I watched this video of Gerrard struggling and burst into tears. Still hadn't properly sunk in. Well done Stevie for getting through that and some fitting words R.I.P. The Gaffer
You could see how much this has hit Steven from the very start of this interview. Another sign of just how very special Walter was to the Rangers family. Even toward the end of his life, he was involved and offering help and support to our manager and the club. Irreplaceable.
Most of us will be remembered by a close few for a few years after we die. Walter will be celebrated by many thousands 100 years from now. This man built that legacy and that is why he is a legend. RIP Walter Smith.
You can tell the gaffer is absolutely gutted in this video speaking about Walter Aik- "Mr Rangers" , I feel for Gerrard I really do & my heart goes out to him for having the bravery to go through with this for the benefit of us rangers fan's this was not an easy interview to go through right now & I applude you for your tribute to Walter 👏 ...RIP Mr Rangers , you'll be sorely missed by all 😥
Knowing we had Walter Smith as a Manager, supporter and defender of our club has always reassured and heartened me when the club was in difficult times. From first becoming a Rangers fan Walter epitomised Rangers for me. As Steven said his DNA is all over the football club and he will be forever imprinted in my heart and memories. Love you Walter. You will never be forgotten.
Rip sir Walter Smith, you made my childhood growing up great, 10 league titles 5 Scottish cups and 6 league cups and a lot of genuine and selfless work from a legend and great human being 🇬🇧🟥⬜🟦 very sad day for everyone involved in Rangers football club 😪🇬🇧🟥⬜🟦💔
I'm not a Rangers supporter but I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Walters family, friends and all that knew him. R.I.P Walter, gone but never forgotten. ❤🤍💙
Been crying a lot today since I heard the news, what a manager Walter Smith was a genuinely be legend in a time when that word is overused. RIP Walter Smith😟💔🇬🇧
We’ve been blessed to witness and enjoy Walter Smith at our great club, a great man who has clearly left a huge impression on many not just with his success as manager but as a human being and in such a short time in reality our now manager Steven Gerrard ! How blessed are we. Respect to you Steven and thank you Walter Smith RIP ❤️
RIP Gaffer, your legacy will live with every Ger forever. Such a sad, sad day. In this video I see so much of Walter in Stevie's eyes and hear him in his voice too.....Humble, respectful, determined, strong and a winner! What a great manager and a great man. Bring in the 56th for Sir Walter.
An emotional tribute from the Manager to Sir Walter Smith, holding back tears at times. Walter Smith was a true gentleman, a brilliant footballing mind, fantastic Manager and a genuine humble man. You'll be doing the Bouncey in the big Ibrox in the sky. R.I.P Walter Smith. 🔴⚪🔵
I grew up watching Rangers through the 9iar years under this man and then Manchester in 08. So many great memories to look back on. Absolutely gutted hearing this news 😔 Rest easy Mr Smith ❤🤍💙
Condolences from Liverpool and Merseyside Rangers Supporters it's a sad day for all of us down here and I am sure a fitting tribute will be paid to Walter Smith by all the Rangers Family at Ibrox he was a True Legend and Gentleman of our fantastic club and Steven has brought the club back to were it belongs with 55 and we thank him for learning from a great man and making him happy and proud 👏 and for all of us tonight to raise a glass to Sir Walter Smith 🏴🇬🇧🔴⚪🔵🥃 God Bless GBNF
Was in my very early 20s when Walter took over the reigns from souness. So from this Rangers fan thank you Mr Walter Ferguson Smith O.B.E.for some of the happiest days of my life. R.I.P. The Gaffer.
You Can tell the Gaffer was speaking with a broken heart as all of us Are . Pure Class From A True Legend To An Icon Of World Football RIP Walter Once A Ranger Always A Ranger Gone But Will Always Be In Our ♥️ s Forever🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 WATP 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
What a club legend Walter was and I have so many great memories growing up in the 90s with Rangers and Walter as Manager winning 9 in row , Champion League and the Uefa 2008 Cup Final . Pleased Walter got to see 55 before sadly passing away ! RIP WALTER SMITH 😪
Walter was a winner through and through. Gerrard is cut from the same cloth. Do your best lads and win this game for our Walter. Best wishes to everyone connected with the club at this difficult time. 💙
I think it shows just how much people enjoyed spending one-on-one time in Walter's company, just how much he was respected and loved by the British football community and family as a whole. As Gerrard says he was such a gentle, decent and very, very genuine person that the world is a sadder place for his loss. RIP Walter Smith.
The gaffer can rest easy now, we as a club fans will never forget you and all you have done for rangers your death comes as a blow to us all in time we may heal , but will never forget you r.i.p Walter 💔💙
Rest in peace Walter god bless your sir. He is the epitome of a true rangers man thinking of his family and friends at this sad time. For duty demanding his courage outstanding
Stevie is a Class act, but hes really going to show now, because he will always have the great man on his shoulder whispering words of wisdom into his ear.
Walter lived to see his beloved club returned to the summit of Scottish football, he died knowing we were Champions again and thats all down to you Steven, you made Walter very proud of you and he held you in the highest regards 💙❤️
Beautifully put bro . Cheers
@@gpmcintosh7935 speaking from the heart bro 💔💙
Yes I'll echo my fellow rangers bears beautifully put 🔴⚪🔵
He epitomises everything "The Gaffer" and this Club stands for . Not a man more fitting than Steven Gerrard 💙🥇 WATP.
Great comment brother.
You can see The Gaffer holding back tears at certain times. He knows what Walter means to our great club…..everything.
From a Celtic fan. May Walter smith rest in peace. A true gentleman and great manager 💚
Hail Hail RIP
You can tell how much Walter meant to Gerrard, even in the short time he knew Walter. RIP gaffer
He looks devastated
Like we all are
Class response from a class guy
He was just about to cry midway through there. What a man Stevie is and what a man Walter was. RIP to the Greatest manager this club has ever seen and probably ever will see.
You can see how attached Steven Gerrard is to Rangers and important people like Walter Smith.
This video tells me he's here for a long time and he genuinely love's the club.
He's becoming one of us
He did cry, that's why they cut the video :( terribly sad
I actually cried listening to Steven Gerrard talk about walter Gerrard is a true gentleman too rip walter
Walter was and always will be a giant at our club. Managers who win 10 championships and 11 cups don't come along too often. Steven said that his DNA was all over the club. I hope that never goes away because it's not just about his success as a manager. He was a great man as well as a great manager. My sympathy to his wife, sons and grandchildren at this time. With time I hope we name a stand in memory of him, because people like Walter Smith don't come along too often.
A statue outside the museum that's under construction is a must for this exceptional man !! I'm shedding tears but I'm so honoured and feel so privileged that such a great human was affiliated to my club RIP Walter 💔
Absolutely david 🔴⚪🔵
And most definitely a stand named after him 🔴⚪🔵
I think that would be very touching as you go into the museum. Mr Rangers there to welcome you. Arms raised in the air.
West Ham fan here. Just wanted to say I was sad to learn of Walter Smiths death and that I hope you guys honour him v Aberdeen with a win.
Walter Smith made my childhood unbelievable, amazing, mesmerising watching Rangers dominate the domestic game. Ill be forever grateful for that. Rest easy Rangers greatest manager. ❤🤍💙
He gave us countless good weekends - and hangovers 😀
Rest in peace Walter. Forever in our hearts.
Was hard to watch this so credit to Stevie for doing this so soon by publicly respecting " THE GAFFER"
Very touching. Proud to call you the boss Stevie. Thank you for everything Walter 💙💔
lots of grown men shedding a tear or two today…..
Steven's reaction says it all, most of my best memories as a rangers fan are thanks to Walter... born the back end if 9 IAR... the titles when he came back, the UEFA Cup final. Even the way he helped Steven, he played his part in 55.
Thank you Walter, you will be missed. ❤🤍💙
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They both are so similar in the way they carry themselves, football aside that is a brilliant trait to have in life.
Absolutely shattered by this news. Well said and fantastic words by Steven. 🔴⚪️🔵🇬🇧
Thank you for the memories Sir Walter 💙❤
Thanks for the amazing memories Walter. A legend that will never be forgotten 💙
Walter Smith you really were SIMPLY THE BEST. A great man and manager.
R. I. P Walter, from a celtic man from Ireland. You were a top class LEGEND in any sense. You broke my heart many-a-day(And my sky remote) The stalwart of Rangers. Never be surpassed. May god reward your footballing heart and brain. Your family, friends and fans 🙏🏻
From a Glasgow bluenose far far from home to a Celtic man (clearly one of the quiet majority - a good one), thank you for your dignified and respectful words to our managerial legend. RIP Walter, Tommy., Big Billy & Coop 💙💚💙💚
Rest In Peace Walter💚💙!! From one side of Glasgow to another , it’s a Sad day in Scottish football, GBNF💚
RIP Sir Walter , a true gent , a leader and a legend
Rest easy Walter. You will be sorely missed. A true Rangers legend
Forget rivalry but from a Celtic fan he's such a fantastic manager, ambassador and man. Respect from everyone
Need to put a statue up for the greatest manager ever
Steven Gerrard is a humble human being that's what makes this tribute to Walter Smith here so touching. He, as he said had dinners, coffees and other times probably listening to what he installed in Glasgow Rangers rather than Stevie talking but learning from The Master Sir Walter Smith what Rangers are, and what a person to get that from. Walter we will always remember you and thanks for the special memories you left us with, once a Ranger....we know the rest RIP WALTER SMITH.
Yes, I agree, it is those conversations that two people can have and one can pass on immense knowledge and life experience and deeper understanding of a shared passion for the game to another. It can't be measured. Meaningful, heartfelt words from Steven.
RIP Walter Smith.
Walter Smith, more than a legend, was the main man for me growing up, and I know the whole of Scotland and more with be affected by the news.
Love you Walter
R I P 🇬🇧🌹
Well held Stevie I was crying for u son😢
RIP Walter simply the best
I am absolutely heartbroken. I really can't express how gutted I am for walters family, I know how I am feeling so I cannot imagine how his family and friends are right now, sleep tight SIR Walter you made me so many childhood memories I will never forget especially ones at Ibrox and across Europe with my late dad, your legacy will be remembered for the rest of time , you will always be the gaffer and we love you
Lovely sentiments. Very moving tribute from you
Walter Smith destroying Chick Young is my favourite football thing ever.
I loved that as well
That video is legendary.the bit where wattie says no am no fooling you just buckled me rip sir wattie
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Legend of the man. One of the greatest Rangers. Grew up in the 9 in a row era. Honoured to have been in same stadium with him. Rest easy Sir 💙💔💙💔💙
Absolutely gutted💙💙 RIP sir Walter Smith. WATP
You've done him proud Stevie and will continue to do so.
RIP Walter you were a true gentleman and legend, you won't be forgotten 🕯
Heartbreaking is an understatement, even Steven Gerrard knows what a man he was, not just for his unbelievable legacy of our dear club, but of what a person who he was. It's hard to even sink in what a loss the man is, a giant in football and the influence he had one others. R.I.P Walter 💙
Walter you ruined many a weekend for me growing up ,Rest in eternal peace 🙏
absolutely heartbreaking. well done Stevie G for a very hard interview. Lets do 56 for " The Gaffer " RIP Sir Walter Smith
Rip Walter let's win the league for him!
I'd managed to compose myself and keep it together until I watched this video of Gerrard struggling and burst into tears. Still hadn't properly sunk in.
Well done Stevie for getting through that and some fitting words
R.I.P. The Gaffer
💙💙💙 well said gaffer very emotional 😢 rip sir Walter absolute legend GBNF 🔴⚪🔵
Lovely words Steven. RIP the legend Walter Smith
Walter Smith gave us success and pride in our club. As a man he showed every fan how to carry themselves in life. RIP Walter.
R.I.P. WALTER THE LEGEND SMITH
Condolences to the smith family ❤️🤍💙
RIP Walter 🇬🇧
Tears have been shed today, so sad. Walter brought so much joy into my life as a supporter. A great man, and a huge loss. Heartbreaking today. 💔
Thank you for the greatest memories Walter ❤🤍💙
With the Angels you'll be singing Up in heaven there up above you'll be singing Follow Follow for the rangers that we love 😪🇬🇧 RIP Gaffer
Thoughts are with your family. Thanks for the incredible memories. Rest easy Walter a true Ranger 🔴⚪🔵
You could see how much this has hit Steven from the very start of this interview. Another sign of just how very special Walter was to the Rangers family. Even toward the end of his life, he was involved and offering help and support to our manager and the club. Irreplaceable.
Most of us will be remembered by a close few for a few years after we die. Walter will be celebrated by many thousands 100 years from now. This man built that legacy and that is why he is a legend. RIP Walter Smith.
You can tell the gaffer is absolutely gutted in this video speaking about Walter Aik- "Mr Rangers" , I feel for Gerrard I really do & my heart goes out to him for having the bravery to go through with this for the benefit of us rangers fan's this was not an easy interview to go through right now & I applude you for your tribute to Walter 👏 ...RIP Mr Rangers , you'll be sorely missed by all 😥
Great words from Steven about the LEGEND who is Sir Walter.
Couldn't believe this when I first heard, total shock.
R.I.P Walter Smith a true legend... 🔴⚪🔵
I met Mr Smith at baggage claim Glasgow Airport. He was different class. Such a sad loss for the club. Great Tribute From Stevie G.
From one legend to another. Great but sad interview. Prayers and thoughts with his family
Just watching this shows how much everyone cared for this man an absolute great for this club and Scottish football as a whole
Knowing we had Walter Smith as a Manager, supporter and defender of our club has always reassured and heartened me when the club was in difficult times. From first becoming a Rangers fan Walter epitomised Rangers for me. As Steven said his DNA is all over the football club and he will be forever imprinted in my heart and memories. Love you Walter. You will never be forgotten.
Rip sir Walter Smith, you made my childhood growing up great, 10 league titles 5 Scottish cups and 6 league cups and a lot of genuine and selfless work from a legend and great human being 🇬🇧🟥⬜🟦 very sad day for everyone involved in Rangers football club 😪🇬🇧🟥⬜🟦💔
RIP Walter - Truly a Rangers/ Scottish football icon🍀
I'm not a Rangers supporter but I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Walters family, friends and all that knew him. R.I.P Walter, gone but never forgotten. ❤🤍💙
Rest in peace Walter Smith. A true gentleman. My mum met him a couple of times. Always had great things to say about him.💚💙
Thank you for the memories sir Walter Smith, I'ts been heartbreaking news. Your a Legend and always will be sir. Rest in peace gaffer. 🔵⚪🔴
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Thanks for the great memories Walter Smith they will be forever in my heart. Rest in peace gaffer.
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A legend who will be sorely missed ❤️🤍💙
Been crying a lot today since I heard the news, what a manager Walter Smith was a genuinely be legend in a time when that word is overused. RIP Walter Smith😟💔🇬🇧
We’ve been blessed to witness and enjoy Walter Smith at our great club, a great man who has clearly left a huge impression on many not just with his success as manager but as a human being and in such a short time in reality our now manager Steven Gerrard ! How blessed are we. Respect to you Steven and thank you Walter Smith RIP ❤️
Go out and win 🏆 the league for Walter now boys , glad he managed to see the lads stop 10 and win the league 👏 🔴⚪🔵
This is one of the saddest days of my life personally and I've lost alot in my short 39 years he truly is simply the best RIP Walter GBNF 🔴⚪🔵🇬🇧
Magnificent man. Loved by the rangers. Respected by all the others. Rest well brother. 🇬🇧
The relationship between Steven Gerrard and Walter Smith was class. Devastating news, a true blue legend and gentleman.. Walter Smith OBE 💙.
A great servant to the club over many years. Will forever be fondly remembered by the bears and the wider football community. RIP Sir Walter. 💔🤍💙
RIP Gaffer, your legacy will live with every Ger forever. Such a sad, sad day. In this video I see so much of Walter in Stevie's eyes and hear him in his voice too.....Humble, respectful, determined, strong and a winner! What a great manager and a great man. Bring in the 56th for Sir Walter.
A genuine legend of football. Impossible to replace. A very sad day. RIP Walter Smith.
Thank u for the memories sir Walter truly are a legend in my eyes rip fly high 😢 ❤🤍💙
The guys been balling his eyes out today and no wonder rip Walter you gave us some great years!!
An emotional tribute from the Manager to Sir Walter Smith, holding back tears at times.
Walter Smith was a true gentleman, a brilliant footballing mind, fantastic Manager and a genuine humble man.
You'll be doing the Bouncey in the big Ibrox in the sky.
R.I.P Walter Smith.
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R.I.P Walter smith total legend prayers🙏🏻 & thoughts to all his family friends & the rangers community
I grew up watching Rangers through the 9iar years under this man and then Manchester in 08. So many great memories to look back on. Absolutely gutted hearing this news 😔 Rest easy Mr Smith ❤🤍💙
Heartbroken 💔
RIP LEGEND WALTER SMITH 💙🤍
Condolences from Liverpool and Merseyside Rangers Supporters it's a sad day for all of us down here and I am sure a fitting tribute will be paid to Walter Smith by all the Rangers Family at Ibrox he was a True Legend and Gentleman of our fantastic club and Steven has brought the club back to were it belongs with 55 and we thank him for learning from a great man and making him happy and proud 👏 and for all of us tonight to raise a glass to Sir Walter Smith 🏴🇬🇧🔴⚪🔵🥃 God Bless
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Was in my very early 20s when Walter took over the reigns from souness.
So from this Rangers fan thank you Mr Walter Ferguson Smith O.B.E.for some of the happiest days of my life.
R.I.P. The Gaffer.
You Can tell the Gaffer was speaking with a broken heart as all of us Are .
Pure Class From A True Legend To An Icon Of World Football
RIP Walter
Once A Ranger Always A Ranger
Gone But Will Always Be In Our ♥️ s Forever🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
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This hurts deep he’s always been my idol rip Walter always looked at him and seen one of the best managers ever😪
What a club legend Walter was and I have so many great memories growing up in the 90s with Rangers and Walter as Manager winning 9 in row , Champion League and the Uefa 2008 Cup Final . Pleased Walter got to see 55 before sadly passing away ! RIP WALTER SMITH 😪
Rip gaffer you gave such incredible happiness from 9 in a row to uefa cup final
Shocked is an understatement
True Legend etched in our blue hearts 💙 forever
R. I. P Walter
It’s a sad day, for all Rangers supporters family and friends Walter smith a Rangers man through and through , never gone and never forgotten 💙
R.I.P Sir Walter you were a legend to all & your legacy will be carried on ❤️🤍💙
Walter was a winner through and through. Gerrard is cut from the same cloth. Do your best lads and win this game for our Walter. Best wishes to everyone connected with the club at this difficult time. 💙
I think it shows just how much people enjoyed spending one-on-one time in Walter's company, just how much he was respected and loved by the British football community and family as a whole.
As Gerrard says he was such a gentle, decent and very, very genuine person that the world is a sadder place for his loss.
RIP Walter Smith.
R.I.P. Walter a TRUE LEGEND. GREAT MEMORIES
RIP Walter Smith. You managed my club Everton with great dignity, even thought the club didn't live up to its promises to you. What a great man.
The gaffer can rest easy now, we as a club fans will never forget you and all you have done for rangers your death comes as a blow to us all in time we may heal , but will never forget you r.i.p Walter 💔💙
Sir Walter, coach, manager, gaffer, fan, gentleman. He encapsulated what is means to not just be a Get but to be a man. Thanks you for the memories
A sad day for the Rangers Family i loved the man we will never forget you Gaffer RIP
R. I. P gaffer class from Steve g rangers are in ure heart now m8
Rest in peace Walter god bless your sir. He is the epitome of a true rangers man thinking of his family and friends at this sad time. For duty demanding his courage outstanding
He would be proud of what you’ve achieved Stevie, he is a true Rangers legend and gentleman 💙😞
A fitting emotional tribute very humbling stevie knew and shared the passion and grief we all have...RIP walter eternally connected to our great club
Sad day for everyone connected to the rangers football club,what a gentleman,boss ,family man ,and human being R.i.p. watty Smith 😥
Stevie is a Class act, but hes really going to show now, because he will always have the great man on his shoulder whispering words of wisdom into his ear.