Rangers have condemned a “shameful” fire attack on the statue of former manager Walter Smith.
Footage has emerged on social media of flames on the statue and plinth outside Ibrox Stadium.
A club statement read: “Rangers FC is aware of an incident at the Walter Smith statue last night, and strongly condemns this shameful behaviour.
“The matter has been reported to Police Scotland, and work is underway to ensure the site is cleaned and returned to good condition.”
Rangers FC is aware of an incident at the Walter Smith statue last night, and strongly condemns this shameful behaviour.
The matter has been reported to Police Scotland, and work is underway to ensure the site is cleaned and returned to good condition.
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) October 10, 2025
The bronze statue was unveiled in May 2024 between Edmiston House and the Copland Road stand.
Smith, who died aged 73 in October 2021, led Rangers to 10 league titles, five Scottish Cups and six League Cups as well as a UEFA Cup final, during two spells in charge at Ibrox.
He arrived at Ibrox as assistant manager to Graeme Souness in 1986 and left in 1998 before returning in 2007 and retiring from management in 2011. Smith was later chairman of Rangers for a short spell in 2013.
