Walter not at Ibrox for trophy day

[The Goalie]

Saturday will mark a proud and emotional moment for everyone associated with Rangers and Gerrard will make a concerted effort to share the success with Smith when time and his health allows.

Gerrard said: “Listen, I’ve gone on record many times about how special he is, not just as a manager but as a man.

Unfortunately, he’s been unwell of late and it’s a shame because I would have liked to have had him in the stadium on Saturday and have shared a photograph with him but that time will come.

“It will be a special moment for me because Walter has really gone out of his way for me so the very least I can do is to share that moment with him.

"Sadly, it won’t be this weekend but I’ll make it my business to make sure that I have a picture with Walter Smith, myself and that cup.”

 

[The Goalie]

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news...ration-vow-ahead-Ibrox-trophy-day/?ref=twtrec

 

[Buzz Lightyear]

"Sadly, it won’t be this weekend but I’ll make it my business to make sure that I have a picture with Walter Smith, myself and that cup"

Gerrard really does get Rangers. Huge respect for his attitude to Sir Walter.

He's an absolute gentleman and a great example of what Rangers football club stands for.

 

[temperance]

Simply sad to here that Walter remains unwell, get well soon.

 

[The Goalie]

Godspeed Walter Smith

 

[Madjid Moments]

Gerrard is just classy. I want him to stay and dominate.

 

[insanicdrunk]

You can see shades of Walter in the way Gerrard carries himself.

 

[Johansen]

Steven Gerrard has got every respect possible for Walter Smith and Rangers F.C. He's a credit to the club and his family

 

[Rodney Trotter]

Get well soon, Sir.

 

[DelPiero]

Wish Walter all the best in his recovery from ill health.

Hopefully him and Gerrard can get a picture together with the trophy during the summer.

Two giants of our club.

 

[dh1963]

Gerrard speaks like he was brought up a Rangers man, Walter must be so proud of the job he has done and the way he has carried himself.

Please get well soon Mr Smith.

 

[Cooper 11]

Get well soon gaffer.

Gerrard befitting of the class of a Rangers manager.

 

[YoungGer97]

Get well soon gaffer

 

[Scaramanga]

That’s amazing, love the gaffer. But I hope with Walter it’s just a case of his recovery period and nothing more, I couldn’t take anything bad happening to Walter.

 

[Disraeli]

For my generation, he will always be Mr Rangers.

Get well soon, Sir.

 

[rinosprayer]

Gerrard speaks like he was brought up a Rangers man, Walter must be so proud of the job he has done and the way he has carried himself.

Please get well soon Mr Smith.

Still amazed that he is our manager but, that said, we were the perfect club at the perfect time for him.

Steven Gerrard is part of our story but equally we are now a big part of his. He has to tread carefully now.

Best wishes to Walter Smith. It’s a great pity that he wont be at Ibrox on Saturday. Get well soon

 

[Modfella]

Get well soon gaffer.

 

[cooprfc]

See for a guy born in Liverpool, the Rangersness rips right outta Gerrard.

He is the embodiment of everything we stand for as a club.

 

[Japandroid]

I was holding out a small hope that Walter might have made an appearance on RTV on Saturday, but unfortunately not. Hopefully his recovery goes well over the summer and he can be back to make an appearance, and Gerrard can get his photo, on flag day.

 

[1BrianLaudrup]

Get well soon Walter. I hoped he might make an appearance, but his health comes first. Hoping he makes a full recovery and we'll see him back in Ibrox for the start of the season.

Gerrard, just pure class.

 

[kilbirnie bear]

Goosebumps reading that as you understand that Gerrard is really speaking from the heart about Walter Smith.

What a photo that will be with Walter and Gerrard with the SPL trophy

 

[buc11]

Walter Smith is my hero.

When faced with a difficult situation I think "what would Walter do?"

Sounds ridiculous, but it's true.

 

[Pliskers]

With a full and speedy recovery to Walter. SG is doing a decent job of living up to the traditions of the club. Great having him set standards that his predecessors would approve of. Been a while since I’ve been able to say that.

 

[Roger Daltrey]

Walter Smith is my hero.

When faced with a difficult situation I think "what would Walter do?"

Sounds ridiculous, but it's true.

its not.

 

[giogaddi]

That will be one of the most iconic Rangers pictures ever.

 

[Sonny]

Walter Smith is my hero.

When faced with a difficult situation I think "what would Walter do?"

Sounds ridiculous, but it's true.

It’s not ridiculous.

I’m not saying to try and sound staunch or whatever but I genuinely feel like I have a relationship with Walter Smith, as if he’s like my uncle or something. I love the man. And sometimes I’m taken aback when I remember he doesn’t know who I am. He just had such a huge part in a lot of my generation of Rangers fans life.

 

[JamboReid1874]

Hoping Walter Smith is back fighting fit very soon.

 

[insanicdrunk]

Walter Smith is my hero.

When faced with a difficult situation I think "what would Walter do?"

Sounds ridiculous, but it's true.

How many times have you started a barney with Mixu to get your colleagues going?

 

[vinnie]

God speed Sir Walter of Smith.

Top quality from the manager, again!

 

[tod1872]

It’s not ridiculous.

I’m not saying to try and sound staunch or whatever but I genuinely feel like I have a relationship with Walter Smith, as if he’s like my uncle or something. I love the man. And sometimes I’m taken aback when I remember he doesn’t know who I am. He just had such a huge part in a lot of my generation of Rangers fans life.

Same here mate, any time I mention him its "Uncle Walter" and has been for years.

 

[The Predator]

What is Sir Walter recovering from?

 

[Avengers]

Hopefully Walter will be up and about for Flag day on the first game of the season. Would love him to be there. One of my Rangers heroes

 

[Porrohman]

Get well soon Walter,
The Greatest ever Rangers manager
the baton has been handed over to you Mr Gerrard and you carry it so well and long may it continue
for one day you will become The Greatest , for what you have done for our club in the last 3 years you are not too far away Stevie

 

[Main Stand]

What is Sir Walter recovering from?

An operation, have you been on the moon?

 

[Ger572]

What is Sir Walter recovering from?

With all due respect mate that's no ones business then the man himself and his family.

No need to be asking such a question on here, give Walter and family the respect they are due at obviously challenging times and let's all stay positive that we will see him at Ibrox soon.

 

[Ger572]

What is Sir Walter recovering from?

With all due respect mate that's no ones business then the man himself and his family.

No need to be asking such a question on here, give Walter and family the respect they are due at obviously challenging times and let's all stay positive that we will see him at Ibrox soon.

 

[CamBluNoo]

As anyone can nominate a person for a knighthood, is there not a group of the wordsmiths on here able to build the case for Sir Walter?

 

[stonewall Jackson]

Its almost inconceivable that the Greatest Rangers Manager of all time, in my opinion, should miss one of the greatest days in the clubs history. Hopefully this will be sorted out when Walter feels up to it.

 

[Kentbear]

Two proper football men cut from the same cloth, they share many of the same traits and qualities and are both good honest people.
Lets hope it is not too long before the great man is back around.

 

[Chinggis_could_I_khant]

As anyone can nominate a person for a knighthood, is there not a group of the wordsmiths on here able to build the case for Sir Walter?

Given what the great man achieved in football and the service he has given to the game, it's an absolute disgrace that the gaffer hasn't been knighted.

 

[Babico72]

How lucky are we to have had so many wonderful managers. Walter and Steven personify our club. They give me great pride.

Get well, Sir Walter.

 

[Kris1872]

Love how Stevie gets that Walter is pure and utter Rangers royalty.

Hope Walter is on the mend and gets to watch Saturday. I’m sure it will bring a smile to his face. We are all with you Walter and always will be.

 

[MCMLXXXI]

Absolute class from SG.

 

[Swindon Gers]

From the first moment Steven Gerrard walked into Ibrox he got it, he knew what Rangers Football Club meant to so many and the traditions that was built on, i among with many many thousands of others will have a tears of pride tomorrow and one of the biggest cheers from me will be seeing the gaffer with the trophy, he’s been given the time and he has delivered 10 fold at home and especially in Europe and along with his back room team and our superb squad we are now back to the top of Scottish football where we rightly belong, get well soon Walter, god bless our great club and the best fans in the world, WATP

 

[Lord Summerisle]

It’s not ridiculous.

I’m not saying to try and sound staunch or whatever but I genuinely feel like I have a relationship with Walter Smith, as if he’s like my uncle or something. I love the man. And sometimes I’m taken aback when I remember he doesn’t know who I am. He just had such a huge part in a lot of my generation of Rangers fans life.

I think you speak for many of us, bud.

Everyone in my family has always called him Uncle Walter.

 

[LarkfiedLoyalNS]

Felt emotional sad reading that between the lines it doesn’t sound good.

But immensely proud that Gerrard knows what Walter means to us and Rangers, that’ll be an iconic Rangers picture showed 100 years from now.

 

[SingingCorner]

Steven Gerrard exudes class and dignity, he really does have all the attributes required to be the figurehead of our great club

 

[Hap Hapablap]

It would be perfect if Smith was well enough to unfurl the championship flag next season.

He would probably turn down the opportunity if asked but if he is there I hope he can be persuaded to do it.

 

[pandager1]

First and most importantly, get well soon Walter.

Secondly, I bloody love our current manager, I didn't expect him to "get the bug" in the way that he has.

 

[Brian Laudrup]

Get Well Soon Sir Walter