The term legend is often overused in football. But in Walter Smith’s case it seems downright inadequate. The Daily Record opened an online condolence book following the passing of the 73-year-old on Tuesday.
And we were flooded by messages of sympathy and support for his wife Ethel and family and personal tales that summed up the manager and the man.
From his early days in Carmyle when he was starting out on his footballing journey to leading Rangers out in the UEFA Cup final, the stories spread throughout a long and distinguished career in the game.
It’s clear just how many people Smith touched in the tributes that came pouring in for a colossal Scottish football figure.Brian Waters said: “Walter Smith epitomised what it meant to be
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