In the hours since Walter Smith 's tragic passing was announced, we've been regaled with countless tales about the mark he left on Rangers, Scotland and far beyond.
What's lesser known about the great man's career, however, is the time he spent alongside Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
Before he was recruited by the SFA's top brass to take the Scotland job, Smith was brought in as Ferguson's right hand man. His arrival coincided with that of Cristiano Ronaldo; then a talented, if raw Portuguese youngster with the world at his feet.
Would Ronaldo have gone on to become one of the greatest players of all time had he not crossed paths with Smith?Get all the latest Sports news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our
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