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|October 23, 2024
McCoist hails impact of mentor Smith
ALLY McCoist has told of his pain at the passing of Scotland and Rangers legend Walter Smith.
McCoist, 62, worked with Smith during stints with the national side and a return to their beloved Ibrox.
Smith died after a battle with cancer in 2021, leaving his family and friends devastated.
TV host McCoist has revealed how he received the news his mentor had passed away aged 73.
Detailing the moment in his new book, Dear Scotland: On the road with the Tartan Army, he said: "Walter sat me down for a chat and told me he had cancer.
This story is from the October 23, 2024 edition of Daily Record.
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