“He was my boss, my coach, my second father. He became one of my best friends.”

Posted by Team BenchWarmers

October 26th 2021, 15:19

“He was my boss, my coach, my second father. He became one of my best friends.”

The former Rangers and Scotland player Ally McCoist gives some lovely words and a fitting tribute to Walter Smith who passed away today after his battle with cancer. The former Everton and Rangers manager was 73 and will be remembered for being a legend of the game and a really nice man.

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“He was my boss, my coach, my second father. He became one of my best friends.”

“It can’t take away the pain and grief.” 💔

Ally McCoist pays an emotional tribute to #RangersFC legend Walter Smith. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/kQRP6ZdXF5

— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) October 26, 2021

Rangers defeated St. Mirren at the weekend two goals to one and I’m sure this weekend coming at the IBrox the tributes will be paid to their former player and boss Walter Smith. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time, may he rest in peace.