
Walter Smith
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Biography
Walter Ferguson Smith (24 February 1948 – 26 October 2021) was a Scottish football player, manager and director, primarily associated with his two spells as manager of Glasgow club Rangers. A defender, Smith's playing career consisted of two spells with Dundee United, split by a short time at Dumbarton. A pelvic injury caused his retirement from playing and Smith moved into coaching at Dundee United, working for manager Jim McLean. Smith also took charge of the Scotland under-18 and under-21 teams, and assisted Scotland manager Alex Ferguson at the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, after it had been announced that he would be moving to Rangers as assistant to Graeme Souness. Smith became the manager of Rangers in 1991, succeeding Souness. He won thirteen major trophies in seven years, including seven league titles in succession. After leaving Rangers at the end of the 1997–98 season, he was appointed manager of English Premier League club Everton. He was in charge at Goodison Park for four seasons before he was sacked in 2002. After a brief stint as assistant manager to Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, Smith was appointed Scotland manager in December 2004. He presided over a revival in their fortunes, taking the national team seventy places up the FIFA World Rankings. After a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying, he resigned as Scotland manager in January 2007 to return to Rangers. He won eight trophies during his second spell as Rangers manager and guided the team to the 2008 UEFA Cup final, before retiring from management in 2011. Smith is the second-most-successful manager in the history of Rangers, behind Bill Struth.
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Here's Lucy

A look back at the six years spent by Italian defender Lorenzo Amoruso at Glasgow Rangers FC eventually becoming captain and leading the club to league titles and cups.
There's Only One Amoruso

Rangers' Danish import Brian Laudrup reflects on a life in football and also demonstrates the skills that have singled him out from the Scottish Premier Division. He talks about his appearances for Denmark and Rangers, and comments on the state of modern football.
Laudrup - The Joy of Football

The story of Paul Gascoigne through the 1995-96 season, as one of the most famous football players in the UK.
Waiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend

A look back at the five years spent by German player Jörg Albertz at Glasgow Rangers FC.
Jorg Albertz: The Hammer

Documentary paying tribute to one of the most successful managers in the history of Scottish football, Walter Smith. A winner as manager for Rangers and Scotland, Walter Smith was a man whose character won respect across the hard tribal lines of our national game. Featuring rare archive, and told with interview contributions from the people who knew him best and who worked with him throughout his long and varied career, the programme explores the numerous successes at Rangers, his experiences as a manager when he headed south to Everton in the English Premiership, his leadership of the Scotland national men’s team and his sensational return to Rangers in 2007. Walter: A Life in Football follows the highs and lows of Smith’s career, exploring the characteristics that made players, fellow managers and supporters venerate him. He was genuinely loved and revered by many, including titans of the game such as Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson.
Walter: A Life in Football

These were the European Cup matches everyone wanted to - the Champions of Scotland versus the Champions of England - the Battle of Britain! Now you can relive over and over again Leeds' stunning opening goal at Ibrox which was superbly overturned twice as Rangers and over 40,000 fanatical supporters roared into the English Champions. Even that superb night, however, was surpassed as Rangers went on to produce their finest 90 minutes to break the hearts of Leeds United. All the magic of that evening from Hateley's devastating opener to Ally's fantastic header for the second goal is captured forever. This specially packaged 60-minute film features all the highlights plus exclusive interviews with players and manager Walter Smith. Adding to the pleasure is the English television commentary which refuses to believe that the pride of England is out of Europe.
Rangers FC: Battle of Britain - Rule Britannia

Every Rangers fan will have his or her moments to remember - great players, great goals, great matches and that applies to Rangers players too, of course. Not that the choice of just one or two memorable moments is an easy one - not when you follow a team as successful as Rangers have been over the years. For example, in the modern era alone, Rangers have completed the Treble of domestic honours on an unprecedented four occasions - in 1964, 1976, 1978 and 1993. Memories of those outstanding Rangers teams figure largely in this collection of great Rangers moments to remember, with some of the players involved, like Willie Henderson, Davie Wilson, Gordon Smith, Tom Forsyth, Bobby Russell and John Brown, revealing their favourite moments of Ibrox magic.
Glasgow Rangers: Moments to Remember

A chance to see some of the cracking goals scored by Rangers over the decades, including Tom Forsyth's 'sole of the boot' cup-winning goal against Celtic and Davie Cooper's magical contribution to the Drybrough Cup final. Includes exclusive interviews, footage of first-team training and a profile of Mark Hateley.
Rangers FC: Rangers Gold
All the action from Rangers' historic 1998/9 campaign, which saw them wresting the championship back from arch rivals Celtic, as well as triumphing in the League and Scottish Cups.
Rangers: The Treble- Official Season Reviews 1998/99

A collection of goals, action, victories and interviews highlighting the amazing feat of Rangers winning nine Championships in a row between 1988 and 1997. Some of the stars on show include Terry Butcher, Allie McCoist, Gordon Durie, Paul Gascoigne, Richard Gough, Brian Laudrup, Ian Durant and Duncan Ferguson.
Rangers Fc: Seasons to Be Cheerful

Collection of Rangers goals from the new millennium, including goals scored in every major competition and 20 of the greatest goals ever scored against Celtic.
Rangers FC: 101 Great Goals

A tribute to the best players ever to wear the light blue Rangers shirt. A review of the club's greatest players as voted by the club's Fans.
Glasgow Rangers: Greatest Rangers

Documentary on Rangers goalkeeping legend Andy Goram.
Andy Goram: The Goalie

Six in a now! Presented by Terry Butcher, this exciting new video production features highlights from another stunning season as Rangers clinch a sixth successive league championship title. Relive the triumphs of the League Cup semi-final with Celtic and an unforgettable final against Hibs at Parkhead. Recapture the excitement of Ally McCoist's 'overhead kick goal of the season, and the New Year's Day four-goal blitz of Celtic Reminisce along with David Murray, Walter Smith, Archie Knox, Trevor Steven and many more on the memorable performances which propelled the Gers towards another shot at the European title. Meet lan Ferguson, as the midfield powerhouse is profiled on the field and at home. Glimpse the talents of Brian Laudrup and Basile Boli as they attend their first Rangers training session.
Rangers Fc: Six in A Row- The Bluebells Are Blue

Dado Prso has been one of Rangers most loyal players of recent years. This DVD is a tribute to the player as he leaves Ibrox after a successful period.
Dado Prso - Goodbye and Thanks
A retrospective of the great goal-scoring feats of the Rangers and Scotland striker who has made a habit of scoring vital goals for both club and country. Despite some terrible injuries, he has become one of the all-time great Scottish footballers, popular with fans and players alike.
The Real McCoist
Rangers have stormed their way to a seventh successive league championship title. This video reviews the best of the 1994/95 season's matches.
Glasgow Rangers: Seventh Heaven - Seven in A Row
Documentary on Rangers legend Davie Cooper
Davie Cooper: The Moody Blue
Review of Glasgow Rangers Season 1992/93 when they won the treble and almost reached the European Cup Final.