Rangers fans delivered an ovation as the funeral cortege of former manager Walter Smith drove past Ibrox stadium. 

Hundreds of the club's supporters gathered to pay their respects to the manager who brought them a treasure trove of trophies during his time at the club. 

The hearse carrying Smith's coffin was showered with scarves and other momentos as it slowed past the gates of Ibrox, while the crowd applaued and cheered their fallen hero. 

A private funeral is being held today for the former Rangers and Scotland manager.

Fans will still be able to pay their respects to the footballing legend at a memorial service for at Glasgow Cathedral on November 19.

The Herald:

Rangers said in a statement said: "A private, family funeral is to be held for Walter on Wednesday, November 3, prior to the public memorial.

"As a club, we ask this privacy is respected by all supporters, the wider public and the media.

"It is the intention for the cortège to pass Ibrox at 3:15pm, entering from Helen Street, driving in the direction of Paisley Road West before rejoining the Motorway.

"The club would like to put on record its thanks to our supporters, supporters of other clubs and the wider community for their kind words and support at this difficult time."

The Herald:

During his time as a football manager, Smith managed Rangers, Scotland, and Everton, as well as serving as coach under Sir Alex Ferguson at Mancherster United.

Tributes from the entire footballing world, including those from many rivals, poured in as the admiration and respect for the Ibrox legend was widely published last week.