Shanks said no Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 A good man. RIP Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bannon Flick Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Very sad news - a real football man and a tremendous managerial career. One of the few Old Firm managers that I will own up to actually liking. Loved him when he was in charge of the national team - and was gutted when he left to go back to Rangers. Would have loved to have seen just how much further he could have taken Scotland as he seemed to have fostered a real club mentality within the national set-up - with the help of Burns and McCoist. Like others have said he never had a bad word to say about Hearts and always seemed to carry himself with a great deal of dignity. Seems like the kind of bloke you'd love to have just sat with and listened to all his football stories over a few beers. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 He revived the Scotland team when we were on our arse and I love him for that but I always had respect for him too despite being a Rangers man. RIP to him he was a Titan of the Scottish game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 The word 'Legend' is often thrown about when its not really warranted. Not in the case of this man! A proper legend in Scottish football. Rest in Peace Walter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Salad Fingers said: I always remember how complimentary he was to us after the Scottish Cup final in 98. Conducted himself with dignity even thought it meant he ended his last season trophy-less. This was one of my first thoughts this morning when I heard the news. Walter Smith was not just a giant of Scottish Football, he was also and more importantly a gentleman. An absolute gentleman. The outpouring of good wishes and sympathy from all across football shows that. A minutes silence should be impeccably observed across Scottish football tonight and tomorrow night. I actually believe the Celtic fans will do so, given his close friendship with Tommy Burns. A sad, sad loss. For some guys the colour of their shirt is utterly, utterly irrelevant - more so than normal for Walter. Edited October 26, 2021 by blairdin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi5kaceldream1ng Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 As hugely important to rangers as JJ is to us. Walter Smith just like JJ was the true definition of a man. He was an an absolute solid rock of a gentleman with a dry wit. Many of us who grew up in the 90s and earlier will have very fond memories of the banter that gazza, coisty etc got up to with Walter Smith and archie knox.. God rest him. True Scottish hero. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 hours ago, The Treasurer said: If a minute silence is to be observed at tomorrow's matches, which due to his stature in the game is possible, fester road could be interesting Sad news always had time for Walter Smith. In regards to tributes I suspect it’ll be a minutes applause at ER as the SFA/ SPFL pander to the low life in the away end as usual, while 99.9% of decent normal human beings observe a minutes silence for a legend of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1998 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Rip Walter.one of life's good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Sad day for Scottish Football. The man was a class act,my condolences to his family and friends. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamdub Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 RIP Walter, one of the good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs C Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Very sad news indeed. Condolences to family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Wow. They Aberdeen fans are seriously scummy bassas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Hearts Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: Wow. They Aberdeen fans are seriously scummy bassas. I got sent a link to one of their forums. It defies belief some of the stuff they're coming out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Forever Hearts said: I got sent a link to one of their forums. It defies belief some of the stuff they're coming out with. People actively getting told to f-off for showing respect and acting erm human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Forever Hearts said: I got sent a link to one of their forums. It defies belief some of the stuff they're coming out with. Walter Smith one of Alex Ferguson's close friends too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 R.I.P A great manager and genuine guy, not keen on Rangers but admittedly he achieved great success with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: I think a minutes applause might be better at all the games. Not a fan of a minute’s applause at all, for any such occasion. It is a cop out to protect the morons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poultry Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Sad loss to our game. Deepest condolences to all his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Morgan Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 RIP Walter. Truly one of Scottish football's greats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Just now, Paolo said: Not a fan of a minute’s applause at all, for any such occasion. It is a cop out to protect the morons. I wish they had one for Pope John Paul II, and for Liz the last whenever that happens. I feel for the folk that don’t realise and then get hit with a wall of silence or those whose phones ping, it’s happened to me. Can see a minutes applause or nothing at ER tomorrow, and Aberdeen fans booing if it’s a minutes silence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Salad Fingers said: I always remember how complimentary he was to us after the Scottish Cup final in 98. Conducted himself with dignity even thought it meant he ended his last season trophy-less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraggle Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 RIP Walter, thanks for the memories with the National team, what a ride that one was!!! That Italy game at Hampden will live long in my memory (even though the result ultimately went against it). Thoughts and condolences to his family, friends and close colleagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: I wish they had one for Pope John Paul II, and for Liz the last whenever that happens. I feel for the folk that don’t realise and then get hit with a wall of silence or those whose phones ping, it’s happened to me. Can see a minutes applause or nothing at ER tomorrow, and Aberdeen fans booing if it’s a minutes silence. That happens I can see major trouble tomorrow at Ibrox. Think Hibs/Celtic will be alright when it comes to Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock _turd Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Always came over as being a quiet and thoughtful type of guy and very articulate when being interviewed even by Chick Dung ... nobody will ever top that toasting🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, jock _turd said: Always came over as being a quiet and thoughtful type of guy and very articulate when being interviewed even by Chick Dung ... nobody will ever top that toasting🤣 😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 28 minutes ago, Paolo said: Not a fan of a minute’s applause at all, for any such occasion. It is a cop out to protect the morons. Every club , including ours, have them so probably for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telford_jambo123 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 RIP walter smith. always came across as a sound guy with a great understanding of the game. can someone please post that vid of him ripping chick young a new one 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: That happens I can see major trouble tomorrow at Ibrox. Think Hibs/Celtic will be alright when it comes to Smith. I think there will be bother, they will sing a song about it even if there’s a minute applause. They’ve done it before about something, can’t remember what about though. Can’t see everyone observing a minute silence at ER, this is the guy that won more trophies for Rangers than anyone else in the modern era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Telford_jambo123 said: RIP walter smith. always came across as a sound guy with a great understanding of the game. can someone please post that vid of him ripping chick young a new one 🤣 It’s three posts up there 👆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, jock _turd said: Always came over as being a quiet and thoughtful type of guy and very articulate when being interviewed even by Chick Dung ... nobody will ever top that toasting🤣 funny enough, what I remember him most for apart from his "particularly" amusing OAE character. Seemed like a decent bloke, softly spoken, guaranteed he was as hard as nails, some terrific mentors he had. A sad for Scottish football in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 38 minutes ago, Paolo said: Not a fan of a minute’s applause at all, for any such occasion. It is a cop out to protect the morons. Always thought it was a better idea to applaud regardless. Silence is outdated, of a bygone era imho, well reserved for remembrance Sunday and mass death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Always thought it was a better idea to applaud regardless. Silence is outdated, of a bygone era imho, well reserved for remembrance Sunday and mass death. I always seen a minutes silence a massive test when I played football. Someone would always fart or something and it was torture trying not to laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 28 minutes ago, jock _turd said: Always came over as being a quiet and thoughtful type of guy and very articulate when being interviewed even by Chick Dung ... nobody will ever top that toasting🤣 I remember this video going viral before anyone knew what going viral meant. Walter Smith always came across as a decent sort, and was well respected. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Maybe a sign that they’re having an minutes applause tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 RIP Walter Smith. And Rangers should not allow Aberdeen fans into Ibrox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 31 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: I think there will be bother, they will sing a song about it even if there’s a minute applause. They’ve done it before about something, can’t remember what about though. Can’t see everyone observing a minute silence at ER, this is the guy that won more trophies for Rangers than anyone else in the modern era. Maybe Nieve but I think Walter's links with Tommy Burns will see respect being shown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Maybe a sign that they’re having an minutes applause tomorrow. I think it will be a silence so the support can mark their respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 27 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: I always seen a minutes silence a massive test when I played football. Someone would always fart or something and it was torture trying not to laugh. Funny how it seems like an hour! For the reason you mention alone, better with the applause. It also allows those with a genuine love or respect of the person to get out some emotion rather than funnel it inwardly. Just a more healthy way to show respect in my view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) Sympathy to his family and friends. I hope respect is shown at all games as it should always be for a death. He was one of Scotland's best managers. (The famous Chick interview though great fun was not I thought his finest hour and bordered on cruelty to someone trying to do his job however badly and however much you dislike Chick. Only an OF manager would have got away with it.) Edited October 26, 2021 by Francis Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Funny how it seems like an hour! For the reason you mention alone, better with the applause. It also allows those with a genuine love or respect of the person to get out some emotion rather than funnel it inwardly. Just a more healthy way to show respect in my view True points them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairdryer Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Condolences to all the family, one memory i will never forget was the way he conducted himself in the 98 Cup final when we defeated rangers a class act. Also a special mention to the rangers players and fans that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telford_jambo123 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 48 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: Sympathy to his family and friends. I hope respect is shown at all games as it should always be for a death. He was one of Scotland's best managers. (The famous Chick interview though great fun was not I thought his finest hour and bordered on cruelty to someone trying to do his job however badly and however much you dislike Chick. Only an OF manager would have got away with it.) is was a stupid question in his defence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Very sad news. Legendary figure. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 28 minutes ago, Telford_jambo123 said: is was a stupid question in his defence Chick asked it so naturally. But yes Chick asked for it I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Robbies Tackle said: Wow. They Aberdeen fans are seriously scummy bassas. Unbelievable, what disgusting comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Very sad to hear this today, RIP Walter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 RIP. Seemed a nice man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsandonlyHearts Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Supposedly one of the good guys. You certainly had a guid kick at the baw. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Robbies Tackle said: Maybe Nieve but I think Walter's links with Tommy Burns will see respect being shown. Hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Leitch Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 That Aberdeen forum is a disgrace. Utter scum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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