Former Scotland and Rangers coach Walter Smith died aged 73, the Glasgow football team reported on Tuesday.
“We announce with great sadness the death of our former coach, president and club legend Walter Smith,” said the Scottish team.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our former manager, chairman and club legend, Walter Smith.https://t.co/5VJn3JeqbV pic.twitter.com/E2GMYjr8fN
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) October 26, 2021
In two stints at Rangers, Smith has won 21 titles since his debut as coach in 1991. He also directed England’s Everton for four years and was assistant to coach Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, before taking charge of the national team. Scotland in 2004.
In 2007, Smith returned to Rangers winning new titles and leading the team to the UEFA Cup final in 2008, in which the team was defeated by Russian Zenit. The former coach retired from football in 2011.
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