Tears in Scotland As Former National Team Coach and ex-Everton of England Manager Dies

• Walter Smith who spent four seasons managing English Premier League club Everton has passed away at the age of 73
• The former Scotland manager guided Rangers FC to 10 league titles in two separate spells with the club
• Rangers expressed profound sadness while announcing that their former manager and chairman had passed away

A former manager at Premier League club Everton, Walter Smith, has passed away at the age of 73 according to latest reports by Mirror.

The former tactician was in charge of the dugout at Goodison Park between 1998 and 2002 and was famous for his success at Ibrox.

He led Scottish club Rangers to 10 league titles in two separate spells, five Scottish Cups, six Scottish league Cups and to the final of the UEFA Cup in 2008.

A statement from Rangers on their website read:

"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our former manager, chairman and club legend, Walter Smith."

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Chairman, Douglas Park commented:

“On behalf of the Rangers board of directors, staff and players, I convey my deep condolences to the Smith family. Walter leaves behind a wife, children and grandchildren, all of whom are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

“It is almost impossible to encapsulate what Walter meant to every one of us at Rangers. He embodied everything that a Ranger should be. His character and leadership was second to none, and will live long in the memory of everyone he worked with during his two terms as first team manager.

“I spoke with Walter as recently as last weekend. Even when he was battling illness, he was still able to provide advice and support. For that, I am personally grateful. I know that he continued also to maintain dialogue with senior members of staff, including our manager, Steven Gerrard.

“Walter will be sorely missed by all of us at Rangers.”

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Remembering Steve Conroy

Legit.ng earlier reported that Steve Conroy, former Sheffield United shot-stopper passed on after losing a long battle against illness at the age of 65.

The goalkeeper was a regular at Barmall Lane before he broke his arm in a game against St, Mirren in December 1979.

Conroy made 137 starts for the Blades and was a fan favourite as well as being regarded by the club's backroom staff.

When he left United, he had a brief spell Leeds United before joining Rotherham then moved to Rochdale before finding his way back to Rotherham.