David Moyes has paid an emotional tribute to Walter Smith after the former Rangers, Everton and Scotland manager passed away aged 73
Former Rangers, Everton and Scotland manager Walter Smith has died at the age of 73 and West Ham boss David Moyes has paid tribute to his fellow Scot.
Moyes regarded Smith as his closest advisor in the world of coaching, with the Hammers boss describing Smith to The Coaches' Voice in 2019.
"The biggest mentor to me was Walter Smith. Walter had been my Scottish youth team manager," he said. "I always felt that I could phone Walter."
Moyes replaced his mentor as Everton boss in 2002 after Smith had been in charge of the Toffees for three and a half years. Moyes went on to have an 11-year reign at the club but still turned to Smith for help and advice along the way.