Rangers icon Walter Smith recovering in hospital after operation
His family have requested privacy at this time. pic.twitter.com/rqfNL0urtRFormer Scotland boss Smith led a star-studded Gers side, including the likes of Ally McCoist, Paul Gascoigne and Brian Laudrup, to their famous nine-in-a-row triumph in 1997 and is regarded as one of the greatest managers our country has ever produced.During his managerial career he has been assistant to Jim McLean at Dundee United, Graeme Souness at Rangers and Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.Following Rangers' 55th league title win last Sunday, Souness had fans believing he was hinting at health issues when he told Sky Sports: "My old pal Walter Smith, I see him occasionally, and I’ve asked you Walter to celebrate tonight."He knows what I mean.