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Tearful Rangers boss Steven Gerrard says Walter Smith 'made me a better person' in emotional tribute following death of Ibrox legend

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard fought back tears as he spoke of being made 'a better person' by Walter Smith, who has died aged 73.

Smith, who also managed Everton and Scotland in between stints as Ibrox boss, led Rangers to 10 top-flight titles, five Scottish Cups and six League Cups as well as to the 2008 UEFA Cup final.

Ahead of Wednesday's home cinch Premiership game against Aberdeen, Gerrard, in an emotional interview with Rangers TV, told of the impact Smith had on him since he moved into the Gers hot-seat in 2018.