Smith glad to leave Old Firm derby behind

22 April 2011 16:30
Walter Smith admits he is glad to be facing his final Old Firm derby this weekend following the events which have marred the build-up to the clash at Ibrox. Smith will head into the famous fixture as Rangers manager for the last time on Sunday, in a match which could ultimately determine the destination of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title. The veteran boss - who has been warned by police over his own security - has expressed his despair at the news that Celtic boss Neil Lennon was sent two viable parcel bombs, while other high-profile supporters of the club were also targeted. Smith, who will quit the Ibrox hotseat at the end of the season, said: "After the happenings of the last week, I'll be delighted it's my last one. That, more than anything else, is the feeling I've got going into it." But the 63-year-old is still determined to go out on a high, adding: "It's my last Old Firm game and it's one I hope we can go on and win. "I just look forward to it, whether it's my first or my last. It doesn't really matter. It's the result that is going to matter more than anything."

Source: PA