Walter not at Ibrox for trophy day

[imager]

You can clearly see Gerrard was brought up in a huge Club to appreciate its history, importance to the fans and to respect the figures in its history who made it what it is, he just oozes Class.

 

[Papasmurf]

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

A born winner

 

[Bear all]

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

He said he has been unwell hopefully he is on the road to recovery I’m sure Walter will enjoy the day as much as the rest of us wishing you good health Walter Smith a true Rangers Legend well done Steven Gerrard a Rangers legend well in the making.

 

[Stubert]

Very sad that Walter's health will prevent him from attending and wish him all the very best in his fight.

Absolute class from the manager. He really is a special human being.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

You can clearly see Gerrard was brought up in a huge Club to appreciate its history, importance to the fans and to respect the figures in its history who made it what it is, he just oozes Class.

Not just his club, but his city. Gerrard was always going to fall in love with Rangers and get everything about it. The foresight to appoint him cannot be understated. An absolute masterstroke.

 

[Bknowe]

Dignified comments from SG.

Best wishes to The Gaffer in his ongoing recovery and I hope we see him at Ibrox soon.

 

[AmsterdamBear]

Walter is Rangers as far as I am concerned.

It speaks volumes that if he were to walk into the stadium today he'd command more respect than anyone that's currently at the club, be it management team or the board.

And that's not meant to belittle our current staff and board members.

For the older generation they have John Greig, for my generation (born 80s) it has and always will be Walter.

What he did in his second spell almost eclipses the first spell IMO. He inherited a bunch of misfits and the very next season took them to a European final, then went on to win 3 in a row all the while everything was being downsized around him

 

[TerrySilverLoyal]

Wish he can unfurl the flag with King

 

[bornabluenose]

All been said about Walter, truly sad he won't be there Saturday.

Speedy recovery Sir Walter.

The current Gaffer is just a class act.

 

[OnTheWay]

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.

Excellent post.

 

[Onetruesaxon]

Get well soon Walter.
Touch of class from SG

 

[OnTheWay]

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

Its always Sir Walter for me. He's too much of a gentleman to pass as one of my uncles haha

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Walter is Rangers as far as I am concerned.

It speaks volumes that if he were to walk into the stadium today he'd command more respect than anyone that's currently at the club, be it management team or the board.

And that's not meant to belittle our current staff and board members.

For the older generation they have John Greig, for my generation (born 80s) it has and always will be Walter.

What he did in his second spell almost eclipses the first spell IMO. He inherited a bunch of misfits and the very next season took them to a European final, then went on to win 3 in a row all the while everything was being downsized around him

Forever until I die I will always just call him Walter.

Just like you did.

Great post by Greg too.

Walter is the Legend’s legend.

 

[Captain_Buns]

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

Huge respect for Steven Gerrard & of course for Walter Smith who I hope makes a speedy recovery.

There is no need for the “simply” to be added to your sentence there though.

 

[Duranman]

I feel a bit annoyed at myself for forgetting Walter still wasnt well

 

[kclarkhall]

Gerrard just oozes class, much like Walter.

Get well soon gaffer!

 

[BSPECIAL]

Would have been nice to see Walter present the trophy instead of these dirty tramp wallopers from spfl

 

[LarkfiedLoyalNS]

Honestly welling up reading some of the replies in this thread, Walter has a special place in many of our hearts he feels like a close family member.

I remember going to Valencia in 2009 and tbe sport options flight was departing 10-15 mins after or before the team flight so we walked in the airport and Ethel and Walter were at the main check in terminal I’m guessing she just dropped him off and was saying her goodbyes.

Anyways the players and management had to pass our gate to there’s and we got plenty of pics with the team and my mate stopped Walter, I was shaking that much taking the picture of him and Walter it turned out a shocker .

Really hope he can recover from whatever he is fighting.

 

[Blue 9]

SG is just Rangers class , love it when he speaks.
As for Walter they broke the mold with that man a proper Ranger .

 

[bpfurian]

Nice words from the gaffer.
Like everyone else I share the same sentiments regarding Sir Walter and wish him a speedy recovery.
A true legend of our club and a giant of a man.

 

[Cardendenger]

Had something wet in my eye reading his comments.

Think tomorrow will be an emotional day

 

[Bri RTID]

God speed sir Walter Smith

 

[Roskoranger]

Get well soon Sir Walter.

 

[EssexBear]

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.

Maybe if he well anough he can unfurl the flag , start of next season ?>

 

[Kit_]

Can’t wait to see that picture. Get well soon Walter.

 

[Brother Crockett]

Did Steven Gerrard play for Bill Struth in a previous life?

He's about two steps away from breaking out the tape measure to measure the amount of black above the red on the player socks.

He just gets what a Rangers manager should be.