Let’s raise the roof tomorrow night

[Stevie McDougall]

Whether the game goes ahead or not the club will decide along with the family of Walter I would imagine what happens.

 

[Fuertebear55]

Oh they will - the sheep fans are scum!

I really hope you're wrong Thor but sadly it's a sad world we live in

 

[Molly Sugden's Bridesmaid]

I know we will only get 1 day prep for it, but tomorrow night I want a show off appreciation from us like we have never seen. For the vast majority in our stadium tomorrow we just lost the single most important person involved with our club in our lifetime.

Ideally Id have every single captain to serve under him to lead the tribute.

I agree with the poster above that the Copland Road stand be renamed after Walter. That ceremony, if and when it happens will be a celebration of the man where this would be a great tribute.

 

[Godrup99]

Some of Walter’s most memorable moments were putting Aberdeen to the sword, and I do think he’d have wanted it played. However, I believe we will ask for a postponement.

I can't count the amount of league and Cup victories secured through adversity under Walter. Off the top of my head, celtc at new year then hibs 3 days later in 9 in a row season, St mirren Cup final, celtc league Cup semi final down to 10 in 8 minutes, celtc league Cup final his last season (I hold him responsible for falling down my own house stairs pished that day) numerous Aberdeen finals for example during our first champions league adventure between wins v celtc and leeds

He'd want the game played,im sure of it.

 

[stein and johnston]

Will the game go ahead?

This news has left me distraught, it will have ripped the heart out of the club.

I’m sure it will mate.
I’m positive Walter would have wanted to go ahead.

 

[gordon_blue]

Some sheep will suddenly develop a severe bout of "coughing".

 

[Oranje]

We should rename the Copland or broomloan after him

No doubt there will be a fitting tribute like this or similar magnitude when the moment is right.

Edmiston House could be Walter Smith House.

 

[Oranje]

Shit to be thinking about it, but gates are access for emergency services, they need to be clear for game. If tributes go down at gates, they will be moved if game goes ahead. Tough call, personally think it should go ahead

Did they clear them after Fernando passed? I know it was full of tributes prematch, but didn’t see it after the game.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

Their will be at least one moron in the Aberdeen support who will ruin it for them all, and how Rangers fans respond to it doesn't bear thinking about.
Disgraceful that this would form part of the decision but I believe it will be a factor and may add weight to the game being postponed.

 

[Billy's Big Toe]

I think we may ask for a postponement out of respect to his family first of all. And the stadium will be turned into a shrine and rightly so.

The sheep could also cause riots if they ruin the minute silence.

Certainly hope not! I'm flying over in the morning!

 

[BWO]

I think we may ask for a postponement out of respect to his family first of all. And the stadium will be turned into a shrine and rightly so.

The sheep could also cause riots if they ruin the minute silence.

Think that’s the last thing Walter would have wanted.

 

[btl456]

I think it will be the family who will have the call, i am sure the club will give them the option.

 

[perthtruebluetwo]

Its sad that one of the first things I thought was that if the games still on, I really hope Aberdeen wont stoop so low as to interrupt the minute silence.

They will the bastards.

 

[Pablo Escobar]

Walter Smiths Blue and White Army for pretty much 90 minutes

This mate great shout

 

[McQueen]

I think the game will and should go ahead. Walter would have wanted it to go ahead.

 

[GusPolinski]

The game should be off, simple as that.

 

[lovenkrands72]

Their will be at least one moron in the Aberdeen support who will ruin it for them all, and how Rangers fans respond to it doesn't bear thinking about.
Disgraceful that this would form part of the decision but I believe it will be a factor and may add weight to the game being postponed.

I undertstand what you're saying, but f*ck having those cretins influence how we proceed. If they disrupt the minutes silence then hell mend them - I'd imagine they would have an ineresting journey home

 

[Homelander]

the game will be ahead. Id be stunned if the club asked for a postponment

 

[Hap Hapablap]

Think that’s the last thing Walter would have wanted.

No man is as big as the club but Smith is as close to it as you can get. He may not have wanted the game called off but his passing rips the heart out of the club and it will take long to repair. The game is too close for me.

 

[Billy's Big Toe]

Last thing I feel like Is Football today can only imagine what the club feels personaly I would rather the game doesn't go ahead

Totally disagree, be an emotionally charged occasion and it's only right a sold out Ibrox should pay tribute and honour the man by pumping that lot

 

[GeckoBear29]

The game should be off, simple as that.

Why do you think this?

I am almost certain Walter wouldn’t have wanted this

 

[Gaz030191]

Walter would have wanted the game to go ahead and for us to destroy the sheep.

However, I would respect any request for postponement when so many of our key players and staff has such a close bond with him.

If it's cancelled, I understand it. If not, we show our respect on the park and in the stands.

 

[Pablo Escobar]

The game should be off, simple as that.

No it shouldn’t do you think Walter would want the game off ? Let’s raise the roof tomorrow in respect

 

[TerrySilverLoyal]

Mccoist man

Brings you to tears.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

I undertstand what you're saying, but f*ck having those cretins influence how we proceed. If they disrupt the minutes silence then hell mend them - I'd imagine they would have an ineresting journey home

Nobody wants to see Rangers fans becoming embroiled in violence the day after the passing of a club legend. The decision may be made by others.

 

[Midfield General]

If you could ask Walter Smith he would want the game to go ahead.

 

[Bluefin221]

We’re not Yahoos. We shouldn’t seek a postponement and Walter would not have expected us to do so.

 

[Orange Peel]

Certainly hope not! I'm flying over in the morning!

No chance mate.

 

[lovenkrands72]

Nobody wants to see Rangers fans becoming embroiled in violence the day after the passing of a club legend. The decision may be made by others.

I actually think the Aberdeen fans will behave - but agree it is high risk given their previous

 

[TN8]

the game will be ahead. Id be stunned if the club asked for a postponment

It's practicalities though isn't it? We're not just talking about a few jerseys and scarves tied to the gates here. The outside of the stadium is going to be abdolutely covered in stuff. Plus the work going on at Edmiston House... that area of the stadium isn't going to be passable.

 

[Orange Peel]

We’re not Yahoos. We shouldn’t seek a postponement and Walter would not have expected us to do so.

100%.

 

[Zardoz]

It'll have to be a minute of applause.

If that match goes ahead, that is.

 

[bkerr72]

The game will go ahead and its going to be one hell of an emotional night that's for sure.

 

[Daviecooper2015]

I think we will get a flawless minutes silence, Walter was not a divisive figure in any way, he was a remarkable man of the same mould as Mr Struth.

I hope it is a minutes silence , I for one will not be applauding this news.

I am devastated, I feel sick.

I’m with you brother.
Devastated.

 

[McQueen]

We’re not Yahoos. We shouldn’t seek a postponement and Walter would not have expected us to do so.

Agreed. If it’s postponed we could find ourself second in the league with the filth right on our tail. Walter would not have wanted that.

 

[Godrup99]

Mccoist man

Brings you to tears.

Has he spoken? I fear this really hits Ally hard

 

[Orange Peel]

The game should be off, simple as that.

No matter your opinion, it's not as simple as that.
Why then?

 

[Gio#56]

Would like the game to go ahead for Walter. My favourite game of all time was under his watch against Aberdeen in season 95/96.

 

[Orange Peel]

It'll have to be a minute of applause.

If that match goes ahead, that is.

It definitely should not be but probably will be unfortunately.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

I actually think the Aberdeen fans will behave - but agree it is high risk given their previous

It only takes one and it escalates. Some of them will be on a bus from 2 or 3pm on the way down. Full of drink.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

It definitely should not be but probably will be unfortunately.

There is not a chance in hell Rangers will sanction a minutes applause for Walter Smith.

 

[Johnny Cash]

I reckon game should be called off as mark of respect. Feels like part of the club has passed away with the sad news today.

 

[Orange Peel]

It only takes one and it escalates. Some of them will be on a bus from 2 or 3pm on the way down. Full of drink.

No chance will they respect it.

 

[Orange Peel]

There is not a chance in hell Rangers will sanction a minutes applause for Walter Smith.

Hope you are right mate, really do.
He deserves better.

 

[BlackfordLoyal]

Kerrydale St full of respect, Afc chat already starting with the snidey remarks.

 

[Latinoheat_72]

Has he spoken? I fear this really hits Ally hard

He was on Talksport. Held it together like a hero.

 

[GusPolinski]

No matter your opinion, it's not as simple as that.
Why then?

Ok, it’s not as simple as that but it’s just my opinion.

I think it should be postponed as a mark of respect. He’s the most significant Ranger in the majority of our lifetimes. It’s more important than the game tomorrow to allow tributes to the great man in my opinion.

I agree with the posters saying that the Walter may have wanted the game to go ahead. I just think the club should make the decision that everything stops and we pay our respects to Walter Smith and that’s all that matters at this time.

 

[The DazzleGer]

Has he spoken? I fear this really hits Ally hard

Yes ... a quite beautiful tribute on talksport

 

[Captain Steve Rogers]

Kerrydale St full of respect, Afc chat already starting with the snidey remarks.

It's beyond snidey.

It's bordering on a celebration with some of them.

 

[Blue Steel]

Its sad that one of the first things I thought was that if the games still on, I really hope Aberdeen wont stoop so low as to interrupt the minute silence.

It’s Aberdeen mate .