Emotional Rangers fans have gathered at Glasgow Cathedral to bid their final farewell to Walter Smith and pay tribute to their "greatest manager ever".
The legendary former Rangers boss was honoured at the invite-only event on Friday afternoon.
The footballing giant, who also managed Everton and Scotland during his glittering career, passed away last month aged 73 after a short illness.
Dozens of supporters gathered at the cathedral as a string of famous faces attended to pay their respects.
The Rangers team and coaching staff arrived at around 12.30pm in two large coaches before entering through a side door.
Many of the stars arriving at the memorial had tears in their eyes as they entered the church, while some members of the public stood in silence with their hands behind their backs.
Others took the opportunity to reflect on their memories of Walter.
Retired plumber Brian Carswell, 71, from Cardonald, said: "I've been a fan for over 60 years and Walter Smith is the best manager Rangers have ever had.
"He will be sadly missed. I was one of the survivors of the stairway 13, the Ibrox disaster. I went down that stairway, I saw Colin Stein scoring a goal, and it wasn't until I got home I realised what had happened. I was only just married a week and my mother and my wife we're worried about because they knew that was the stairway I went down.
"I've seen all that, I've been everywhere with Rangers - and now we've lost Walter. It's unbelievable.
"This is the second time I've been here, I was here for Jim Baxter's memorial and now I'm here for Walter, I'm just here to pay my respects to a great man. He will forever be a tough act to follow."
Retired concierge Jimmy Neil, 73, from Drygate, said: "He is from my generation and he was here during the glory years. He lifted this club and he will be sadly missed.
"I want to say at the same time, there is two icons that we lost - and as a Rangers supporter I would like to pay tribute to Bertie Auld. I know this is for Walter, but we have lost two great sportsmen.
"Walter was one of these people that crossed that Old Firm divide and he helped to heal the wounds that were there. That was another good thing he did.
"I've just come down to pay my respects. He is a good man and he's gone too soon."
Retired steelworker Thomas McCallum, 63, from Carmyle: "We decided to come down to pay our respects. I'm a Celtic fan but have a massive respect for Walter.
"I am actually from Carmyle where Walter is from. He was a generation above me but I remember Walter and know Elizabeth, his sister. It's nice to be down here today to see everyone paying their respects."
Wife Jean, 63, who works in the hospital beside Glasgow Cathedral, added: "I work in the hospital and you could see what is going on. Sadly Walter is away, but it's we wanted to come down to pay our respects."
Retired hairdresser, Patricia MacArthur, 80, from Cambuslang "I knew all the players when I was a young girl in Uddingston. I'm a Rangers fan but wee Jimmy Johnston was my pal.
"It's been a great turn out today. I'm down to pay my respects. Walter was a great player and I just wanted to say cheerio."
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