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Rangers hero reveals special tribute to Ibrox icon Walter Smith on his CHRISTMAS TREE as fans say ‘always remembered’
He added a touching message to his late gaffer
MORE than THREE years have gone already since Walter Smith passed away at the age of 73.
But for an army of fans - and particularly his former players - he will never be forgotten.
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And one such nine-in-a-row hero is former Gers midfielder Ian Durrant.
The product of Kinning Park is steeped in the club and he was pictured last week meeting up with pals of that era at a Christmas lunch in the West End - with Smith's seat taken by his son Neil.
And Durrant has revealed another touching nod he gives to his former gaffer - in his Christmas decorations.
He shared a picture of his Instagram account of his Christmas tree, replete with special decorations reading 'Smith', 'McCoist' and 'Durrant' - each of them with the Gers hero's likeness.
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Durrant, who also worked under Smith as a coach once his playing days came to an end, added the words: "Gone but never far away."
Fans were loving the classy gesture, with the post gaining 1,472 likes in the last three days.
One fan wrote simply: "Brilliant".
Another follower on Instagram wrote: "Love this. Merry Christmas to all the Durrantys"
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Durrant, last season as assistant to Chris Aitken at Kilwinning Rangers, is enjoying his retirement these days.
He recalled the glory Ibrox days of the 1990s at a special fundraising event in Largs recently in the company of former Ibrox defender Marvin Andrews.
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A third wrote: "Magic."
A fourth said: "Always remembered - especially here in Carmyle."
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