Simon Jordan gave his 100% attention and refused to interrupt, he deserves some credit for that

@JohnSmith-xy7jc

2 жыл бұрын

Credit for normal behaviour?

@CraigCairney83

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-xy7jc In this current climate, this is far from normal behaviour.

@Yamah12a

2 жыл бұрын

@@CraigCairney83 that is showing how far people in the media have become, most people act like that normally and even more so in the wake of someone's death.

@tomrado1687

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha

@Bluesea1690

2 жыл бұрын

Your spot on as a panellist on the show he could have got his bit in but choose to leave it to 2 men who knew and respected Walter so much

Fair play to Ally McCoist for that. I may not be a Rangers fan but nonetheless I have huge respect for what he achieved in his career. Seemed like a proper gentleman! RIP

@teddyger1729

2 жыл бұрын

Some things are bigger than football. Granted, not many! But this is definitely one.

@kevogilvie8801

2 жыл бұрын

As a gers fan I applaud u mate this is when we put differences aside 💙👍

@robertelliott2216

2 жыл бұрын

Greg not the time or place for that stuff mate.

@edwardandrew4107

2 жыл бұрын

@Greg Peck showing a lack of class there .Very sad.

@coz84twitch67

2 жыл бұрын

@Greg Peckyour pathetic greg

Can i just say from a life long Rangers fan, the respect on here from Celtic fans is first class. RIP Walter, our greatest ever manager.

@ianthomson5776

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from the Celtic family and Walter was our enemy during his spells at Rangers but we have total respect him as a true great , rest in peace

@whoknew2273

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah still does'nt stop you lot singing your songs full of hate. Still I was wonder if he been double vaccinated as that is a death sentence for a over 70

@thebomber6456

2 жыл бұрын

@@whoknew2273 died of cancer you clown

@paulbaker9434

2 жыл бұрын

@@whoknew2273 double vaccinated against cancer where is this cure

@Jamie-bg3zb

2 жыл бұрын

He was just one of those legends that you couldn’t help respect, true bluenose and one of the best to manage Rangers ever.

Celtic fan here, RIP Walter. Scottish football legend.

@benthompson2391

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one pal, from a Rangers fan. Respect that. 💙💚

@paulinecowie6858

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one 👍

@andymcewan2370

2 жыл бұрын

Respect 💙💚

@fusionsuper34

2 жыл бұрын

A gigantic loss to SPL and Scottish football. What a top class manager he was.

@rayfinkel4434

2 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace from a fellow human being

So sad, super ally showed so much strength & class whilst taking about the big man. Rip Walter 💙 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@aljanat5375

2 жыл бұрын

Its so heartbreaking.

@jacobwalters5341

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

@rmac8378

2 жыл бұрын

Just had to put a union jack in there and make it political didnt you. RIP W.S

@frederickpeebles8142

2 жыл бұрын

@@rmac8378 I wouldn't mind if someone used an Irish flag in tribute to a Celtic legend. The Union Jack is an important symbol to Rangers hence why he used it in tribute to a Rangers legend. Nothing political about it. RIP Walter Smith.

@Harry-nc7zi

2 жыл бұрын

@@rmac8378 how it that political, maybe its because im british. 👍

As a Celtic supporter I must say Water Smith is a legend in the Scottish game. Best manager in Scottish football in my lifetime. RIP. I would encourage Celtic to have a min of silence in respect to Walter at the weekend against Hibs.

@rosemcloughlin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan for your kind words and your right at these times they are no division..my heart broke when Tommy burns died and it was moving that Walter was a pall bearer at Tommy's funeral...two great men.

@andymcewan2370

2 жыл бұрын

💙💚

@anglewoden

2 жыл бұрын

Is nice to see fans across the divide acknowledging Walter. Having a min silence would be appropriate but doubt it would be successful. RIP Walter.

@chevchelios77

2 жыл бұрын

Well said... I'm a Celtic supporter too and I have nothing but respect for him. He will always be (quite rightly) remembered for what he achieved at rangers but personally I'll never forget the immediate impact he had when he took over from Berti Vogts as Scotland manager. It was like night and day and proved beyond doubt how good a manager he really was.

@belfastbhoy5679

2 жыл бұрын

@@anglewoden I'll be at parkhead on sat and if there's not a minutes silence or a minutes applause there's something wrong, Walter only demands respect from every football fan

RIP Mr Smith from a Celtic fan you were a class act in every sense of the word. Tell your old pal Tommy Burns hello 🌺

@albertreynolds9287

2 жыл бұрын

Yes him and Tommy burns real true gentlemen

@jaysee7283

2 жыл бұрын

@@albertreynolds9287 totally agree.

@jamesmurphy6686

2 жыл бұрын

🇬🇧 🍀 thanks pal

@jonnied1ng

2 жыл бұрын

Nice words pal. Both true gents. And both sorely missed.

@robertelliott2216

2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧😞

from a celtic supporter, the day "our Tommy" left us, the respect yous showed us....today is the day we show it back....RIP Walter

@jimwright2652

2 жыл бұрын

Tommy was a gentleman. Walter was a gentleman. Both legends. Both a hard act to follow.

@alistairtrimmer8064

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic comment

From a Leeds fan he was a rangers legend my heart goes out to ally and and Walter's wife and family R.I.P he will be sadly missed 😢

Celtic fan here ,and I can say with hand on heart,I'm gutted to hear this today , absolute legend of the game ,love him or hate him he deserves and earned every bit of respect he gets .

@markdavis8430

2 жыл бұрын

Respect!

@allanrobertson2401

2 жыл бұрын

Well said Richy. Respect m8

@FIghtingIrish87

2 жыл бұрын

100% right Richy, a giant of the game and an absolute gentleman.

@euanssomnoloussounds1569

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@gaz8177

2 жыл бұрын

Respect Richy 👍

Hearts fan here. A sad day for Scottish football and for Rangers and of course his family. A true legend and a good man. R.I.P Walter Smith, you will be sorely missed.

Sad news, Ally with a very touching and composed tribute, Rest in peace Walter Smith 💙

@soulokeh61

2 жыл бұрын

Sad news great football man r i p Walter from a leeds United fan leeds loyal

As a Celtic and Irishman, I am really delighted to hear such a genuine tribute from a Rangers Legend. How emotional you must be now Ally. Walter was a dad to many, and they will feel loss, not on your scale, but still feel grief all the same. The first person I thought of today when i heard the news was Tommy Burns. Walter carried his coffin, just showed what a genuine and true person he was. God Bless you Ally, and all Rangers Fans, family, friends, who are in pain at this time. Xxxx

What a legend McCoist is, obviously on tge verge of tears, yet finds the strength to be as eloquent and as heartfelt as this, RIP WALTER SMITH

Hibs fan here. Walter Smith an absolute giant of Scottish football. RIP sir.

Celtic fan here, but I’m deeply saddened and moved by the passing of Walter Smith. He was a great leader of men, and his Rangers teams were battlers and with a great blend of talent and grit. He always upheld respect among his players and even in victory he always showed class to opponents. Sincere condolences.

@darrenanderson5260

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic bro really nice thing to say WATP

@derekewart5017

2 жыл бұрын

Divides break down on days like these. I was sadenned by the passing of Tommy Burns as a Gers fan, but this is about being human. Respect to you for your comment 💙

@stationaryplane9149

2 жыл бұрын

@@derekewart5017 Same here regarding Tommys passing. Walter and Ally in attendance at his funeral too. We're rivals, not enemies.

@ajsctech8249

2 жыл бұрын

@@derekewart5017 in the 90s I always used to look at Smith and think if Scotland was ever at war with Russia or China and everyone had to fight together to save the country and on day 1 I turn up for duty and Walter Smith was my General, I’d have thought, we’ve got a chance here with this guy calling the orders and inspiring us. Some people can lead and inspire and he was the best especially as a few of those 9 in a row seasons were very close.

@derekewart5017

2 жыл бұрын

@@stationaryplane9149 I remember Ally carrying Tommy's coffin and he was in bits. Walter and Ally loved him for who he was. Rivals not enemies... Couldn't think of a better way to put it. Well said 👌

As a Hibs fan here, RIP to Walter he always came across as an absolute gentleman and a magnificent football manager - and that Chick Young interview is golden Scottish football. Thoughts with his family

Aberdeen fan here. Very sad day for Scottish football we lost one of our biggest Ambassadors to our game and a great man who put Scottish Football back on the European Map. R.I.P Walter Smith 👏

Certain men like Walter Smith and Tommy Burns transcend the Old Firm divide. I'm sure both clubs will pay worthy tributes to Walter. R.I.P.

@kylerandall2772

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed , when I was visting Billy mcneills statue after he had passed away it was tough most people just holding the tears back then a lad in a rangers top came up laid his scarf in a show of respect and stood and cried his eyes out a lot of the Celtic fans went over to shake his hands and thank him

@mrpotato442

2 жыл бұрын

@@kylerandall2772 I'm sure the city of Glasgow will give him a worthy sendoff and rightly so. Expect a stand to be named after him and /or a statue erected at Ibrox.

A Celtic fan through and through but a man up there with our country's elite coaches. Gentleman and master tactician. Gave us some true battering for years long. RIP.

Celtic fan here R.I.P walter ynwa what a legend

Walter helped us win the FA Cup in 2004 at United, prepped our players for the success we went on to achieve with Utd’s greatest ever side! He won’t be forgotten by me for what he did for Utd! 🇾🇪 RIP Walter Smith 🙏🏻

@Billyboz1690

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such lovely words Jimmy, from a true Gers fan 🔴⚪️🔵

From a Celtic fan nothing but respect for the great man. RIP Walter Smith. Bigger than football

I've been a Celt for 45 years and had to endure the 9 in a row like the rest of us. Huge respect to Mr Smith and condolences to his family. A great manager, a great career. Rest in peace Sir.

Well done Ally. No one else could have done that tribute. Very emotional, very good but so very sad. RIP Walter Smith from a genuinely sad Englishman.

From a Celtic fan… RIP Walter Smith, a complete legend and a class act., a very sad day. A very sad loss. 🥲

@albertreynolds9287

2 жыл бұрын

Nice words pal him and Tommy burns true legends and gentlemen those two men will always be remembered

McCoist speaking with so much honesty and openness.can’t help but admire that by the way! Love Celtic to bits but McCoist is doing Walter proud here! Respect 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

From a Irish celtic fan Walter was a amazing manager and giant of football. May God bless and console his family in this difficult time. I always admired ally mccoist a true gentleman and great poacher although himself and Walter broke my heart many times.

A sad loss for football and beyond. Respect to Ally and Jim who both are deeply effected by this and spoke so well about Walter. And also respect to Simon for how he was intently listening to the tribute.

Middlesbrough fan here - Walter will be sorely missed. A real gentleman and servant to Scottish football. RIP boss.

From a Celtic man in Australia, RIP Walter. A great Rangers man and a great Scotsman. Thoughts are with the family and my Rangers-supporting friends. We've lost a special man.

The comments and messages from Celtic fans as well, speaks volumes of how loved and respected Walter was and always will be. A great football man and a gentleman as a whole. Absolutely heartbroken. RIP Gaffer 💙💙

RIP from a Celtic fan One of the true great managers Hopefully gets a great tribute at ibrox tomorrow

I remember hearing a story about Gazza, that he was alone during Christmas in Scotland. We all know Paul has had his problems, Walter being his manager and obviously a decent human being knew this. So he invited Paul over to spend time with Smith family at Christmas. I always thought what caring and fatherly thing that was. To many people in football exploited Gazza but not Walter. He genuinely cared for what many an England fan thinks of as our National Treasure.

Celtic fan here, I am happy he was able to see rangers win 1 more title.

From a Celtic man. May Walter smith rest in peace . A gentleman and a great manager

Respect from a Celtic supporter. Walter was a great.RIP

From a Tim, so sorry to hear of the passing of this legend of Scottish football. Fans from all divides will, rightly pay tribute to Walter Smith and all his achievements. I met him once and he was a class act. Condolences to all of his family and friends and to the whole Rangers community. R I P Walter, "simply the best"

It says so much about the man that his death has united Celtic and Rangers fans in complete and total respect. RIP Walter.

Celtic fan and im gutted i have nothing but respect and admiration for Walter the manager but more for the man carrying TB coffin helping launch the Billy McNeil charity. We have lost another legend.

@randomy5151

2 жыл бұрын

Also was a supporter of John hartsons charity too.

RIP Walter Smith. Huge part of the heyday of Scottish Football.

I'm an Irishman. Not a Celtic fan. Not a Rangers fan. Just a football fan. And I have always respected the rivalry of the 2 clubs. And it's lovely to hear that all fans are paying a brilliant man, and manager the respect he deserves 👏 👍 He won so so much for Rangers. He was a steady manager with Scotland. He got a Celtic and Rangers man beside him. It was a great move. I have also always admired Ally McCoist. A lovely guy, and I just wanted to give the chap a hug here. Rest easy Walter ⚽️🙋‍♂️👍

Hi from.south africa ...I have always thought what a great man ..he cleary loved the gers ..he was a legend ..RIP hail hail

RIP Walter. True football Legend. From all the Glasgow Rangers family.

Welling up listening to that, heartbreaking. How Ally managed to compose himself is beyond me. RIP Walter Smith

@garymorgan3314

2 жыл бұрын

Me too and I'm not Scots. Great character and a marvellous tribute.

Such a shock, celtic fan here, broke my heart many a times growing up watching football he was a great manager and I pass on my condolences to all his family and his football family RIP Walter Smith 💙💚

So sad to hear about Watty. Even my Dad liked him and he was a died in the wool Celtic fan. Rest in Peace Sir. ❤🤍💙

Celtic fan here, Walters legacy will live on forever. Sore loss for Scottish football. Always felt his approach to his management and knowledge was top tier. Broke my heart so many times as a Celtic supporter🤣, he had rangers playing some great stuff! Rest easy 🙏🏻

Emotional you can see how much this man meant to both of these two.

As a Celtic fan I send my respects, condolences to the family and ally mccosit. My thoughts go out to them all during this time

Respect to Ally, this was clearly extremely difficult to do so soon after the news but he stayed strong and gave a wonderful account of Walter. RIP Walter, proper gentleman 💙

RIP Walter smith legend of Scottish football and a great man will be sadly missed 💙🙏💚

Aberdeen fan here, I'd say Smith was in charge of the top team of the best time in Scottish football so deserves massive respect for that. Hope he gets a good send off

As a rangers fan. Seeing that Walter was even so well respected by the other side of the city warms my heart. It brings me back to when Tommy Burns died... I'll speak ill of anyone who ever wore the green and white hoops... But not Tommy Burns, he was a class act and i dont have a bad word to say about him now we have 2 of scottish footballs greatest minds looking down on us..... Maybe scotland might even qualify for a world cup now eh.... RIP Walter Smith.. WE ARE THE PEOPLE 🇬🇧

The greatest Rangers manager in my lifetime and probably the greatest there ever will be. Thank you for the memories Sir Walter your duty is over. Rest in Peace 💙

As a Celtic fan it’s such a big loss to our great game. Heart goes out to his friends, family and fans

Thank you talksport, this means alot to the Rangers fans. Walter Smith was a GOD at Glasgow Rangers 💙 R.I.P WATP

@John-tz2tx

2 жыл бұрын

He was just a man, sad though it is, as a Gers fan I liked him a lot.

RIP Walter Smith 😔 massive respect to Ally for his words

@albertreynolds9287

2 жыл бұрын

Ally showed class speaking of walter he was true gers man

I’m English avid football obsession, Walter was one of my tutors on the uefa A license at Largs 21 years ago, what an experience a real gentleman and top coach, RIP Walter 💙🇬🇧

As a lifelong Celtic fan I just have to say that Walter Smith was an absolute gentleman and a decent human being. He brought great success to RFC and was always very humble in his success. Best wishes to his grieving family and all his friends who will surely miss him.

Walter Smith Rangers manager and legend. Great, great man, very sad news. He leaves a void in Scottish football.❤️🍀🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@belfieldhaynes5185

2 жыл бұрын

FROM Barbados my condolences to the Family of Walter Smith,saw him in the dug out many times on tv and you could tell he had a great passion for this great game,R.i.p..

Respect to Alli RIPWalter ☘️☘️☘️ man I just love those old school men gets me thinking about me Dad

Tears blinding me here. I’m far from a Rangers fan but someone like Walter Smith played a part in all of our lives here in Scotland. As important to our football as the ball itself. Sad day for us all. A great man, the type of which they don’t make any more. My sincere condolences to all who knew him and admired him. Tremendous tribute from Ally here, who must have found that so difficult. Rest well Walter. You were some man.

RIP Walter from the Celtic support. A gentleman, a football great. You carried Tommy Burns coffin. RIP 🍀❤⚽️

He garners respect across the Glasgow divide......as a Celtic fan I've nothing but respect for the man and his achievements. RIP

Such sad news to awake to today. Loved watching his Rangers team in the 90's and then during the late 2000's. He will be sadly missed by all. A true gentle and legend. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. 🙏🙏😢😢

As a Celtic fan Walter Smith is a man who is rightly lauded as one of Scottish football's best. Condolences to the Smith family and all extended Rangers fan family.

As a celtic fan, Walter was and will be remembered as a true gent, a great manager. Well done Ally, life is more important than football. R.I.P Walter. Thanks for the memories and the rivalry

That was a tough watch, Im Celtic but Walter transcended the divide, great manger and footballing man, Scotland's lost a great one RIP!

I grew up at Ibrox during Walters years. Such a legend, a gent and a man not to be messed with at the same time. I used to think 73 was old, now that I am 43 and my mum is 68 it is not old at all. Deeply saddened by the loss of a great man, ambassador and clearly a much loved and wonderful friend, father, husband and grandfather. If any of us could live life and achieve 5% of the position and stature that Sir Walter did we would be incredibly lucky. A great man. I met him twice, only in passing, once as a wee boy and once as a 20yr old. He just had an air of friendliness but also strength and professionalism. I rarely am affected by the passing of a public figure.... but this one hurts. My deepest condolences to his friends, family and loved ones. edit: Thanks to Ally for having the strength to be there and speak for us all today.

Made every gers supporter feel like we knew him personally, a man that loved our club & fact that celtic supporters appreciated him shows he didn't buy into the bitterness side of it at all. Early 90s with him in charge, we were best in Britain & then on 2nd coming got us to eufa final..love respect & forever thankful to a true legend🇬🇧👏

That was so brave of you to talk about Walter so soon....I was privileged to work beside him and you and it really was like a family...heartbroken ..Have so many special memories of him..such a special man...he will be so sadly missed by everyone.

You can hear the real rawness of emotion and grief in Allys voice talking about his manager, friend and father figure Walter....it is heartbreaking yet heartwarming at the same time. It's been said the true worth of a person's legacy isn't based on achievements alone, but how people speak of their character and personality. The reverence Walter is spoken about here by Ally is a true testament to the man. Rest in peace Walter Smith.

Shed a tear listening to Ally. As a Rangers supporter I've so many great memories watching teams managed by Walter, a top class man. You were simply the best. Rip gaffer

@rossmccabe3667

2 жыл бұрын

Not even a rangers fan and man a had some tears listening to Ally what a legend

From Dublin, Ireland, not a Rangers fan have a soft spot for Celtic but i always liked Walter Smith when iheard him speak. Came across as a gentleman, softly spoken, calm and measured. The type of man you just know you would have enjoyed working for. I was little shocked by the news as 73 is young enough these days. But none of us know when our short journeys in this world are going to end. R.I.P Walter. Rest well big man.

RIP Walter Smith, great manager , arsenal fan from hong kong

What Ally did takes some courage to do at any time, let alone when it's still raw and on live national radio. That's class. Respect. 🙏

@thomasjones2415

2 жыл бұрын

Diffently

Things like this are above rivalry and its so nice to Celtic and Rangers fans putting it aside and celebrating and honouring him , What a guy , What a Manager 👏 RIP ❤

@whoknew2273

2 жыл бұрын

BS untill the next derby then they be kicking the shite out of each other

Brilliant manager . Absolute gentleman much respect from a celtic man . He and ally showed total respect for Tommy and Billy And celtic will give it back . Say hello to Billy .Tommy and jinxi and the brilliant davie Cooper. Rest in peace big man. 🙏

Classy and emotional tribute from a great striker to a great manager.....I remember when the brilliant Tommy burns passed away and these two men showed us all what class was by being there to honour not only their fellow coach but a dear friend.....we all love our rivalry with celtic, as I'm sure celtic fans love it too......some things are just much much bigger when a man like Mr Smith passes away.....what a sad sad day ....

From all of the Heart of midlothian family, rest in peace Walter. What a sad day for all who knew him.

Rest in peace Walter Smith. An incredible manager, person and ambassador for our beautiful game. He gave many fans their best days. Caused many fans of opposing teams like me (to struggle with results) but what a manager he was. Rest easy x

Sunderland supporter here. A great football man and a gentleman. RIP Walter Smith ♥️

RIP Walter Smith . From a Celtic fan I hated how he managed Rangers in the 90s. But respect you were a great manager and you carried Tommy Burns coffin. Nothing but absolute respect RIP. *plus THAT interview with Chick Young legendary

Rest easy. Sir Walter Smith. You changed so much and did so much in levels of success for Rangers FC and Scottish football. God bless wee Ally for being up there.

In all my time following Rangers, my Celtic supporting friends trashed every player and every manager we ever had, they never said a bad word about Walter, ever, trust me, if you are from Glasgow that speeks volumes. R.I.P Gaffer.

This reminds me of when the Great Tommy Burns passed. This leaves a huge void in not just Scottish football but football as a whole. As a Rangers supporter this man bled blue. Devastating news RIP Walter Smith the Gaffer and more importantly the gentleman that he was. Will be sorely missed.

Thank you to all the celtic fans who have paid their respects to Walter Smith. Thank you. Such a loving feeling heart-felt tribute from Ally. R.I.P. WALTER SMITH Coventry/Rangers loyal

As an Aberdeen and Manchester United fan was gutted to hear that news the day rip Walter legend in Scotland and afar for sure rest easy big man

So sad 💙💙 💚💚 I've paid my tributes to this great man rest in peace Walter

Times like this is when we all come together. Thanks to all the supporters from across the country. To all the Celtic fans commenting..... touch of class.

Well Done Ally Mcoist fantastic tribute one thing i always remember to be light hearted for a minute Walter not known for his goal scoring ability but he scored a goal for Dundee Utd and kissed his boot one time caught on i think it was Sportscene top bloke RIP

Ally has always been a class act

I'm a celtic fan he broke my heart many a times but I always liked him a classy man always dignified in victory and defeat

Loved him as a player and assistant to Jim McLean at Dundee Utd and never stopped liking him for the man he was wherever he was in the years after. RIP Wattie.

Hearts fan here. RIP to Walter Smith, a true gentleman of the game and a great ambassador for Scotland. Best regards to the Smith family and Ally McCoist, such a brave guy doing this ❤️

RIP Walter Smith absolute legend of a man who optimised everything great about Rangers Football Club. Well done super Ally a fitting tribute to the special man he would have been so proud of how you conducted that interview. RESPECT. 🔴⚪🔵

R.I.P Walter smith rangers legend but appreciated by all 💚🤝💙 Well done ally mcoist for coming on to chat about Walter it’s moments like this when we realised football really is JUST a game and that life is so much more important my condolences to Walters family and friends and all of the rangers support

Walter one of the most loved and respected managers in football RIP

Morton fan. Really gutted to hear the news. Absolute gentleman. RIP Walter and condolences to his family.