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Peter Lawwell calls Walter Smith 'a true legend' as former Celtic chief reveals his chats with late Rangers icon

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Former Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell hailed Walter Smith as an all-time great and a legend who transcended the most bitter rivalry in football.

The man who helped mastermind the Parkhead club's run to nine straight titles paid tribute to the Nine In A Row Ibrox boss, 13 years after seeing Smith cross the city to carry the coffin of friend and rival Tommy Burns.

Lawwell said: “Every now and then someone comes along who transcends the rivalry between our clubs. “Tommy Burns was one of those men and Walter Smith was most certainly another.

That’s why, today, we are all united in feeling such a painful loss. “Walter and I had our moments but we always had a deep mutual respect for one another.“I saw a different side to him throughout

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