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Alan Galindo

Rangers to honour legendary boss Walter Smith with statue at Copland Road end of Ibrox

Rangers have announced that a statue in honour of Walter Smith to celebrate his achievements at the club has been commissioned.

The legendary manager passed away one year ago today after a battle with illness and the club releasing a video on social media as a tribute in his memory. The football great served as assistant manager, manager and chairman during his trophy-laden stints at Ibrox. He lifted 10 top-flight titles while he also won 11 domestic cup competitions in total with five coming in the Scottish Cup and six in the League Cup.

The new sculpture will take pride of place at the Copland Road end of Ibrox. A club statement read: "On the first anniversary of his passing, Rangers Football Club are today pleased to announce a statue of legendary manager Walter Smith has been commissioned to commemorate his incredible achievements at the club.

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