WE look back 10 years ago to the announcement of former Rangers boss Walter Smith as honorary club president of Ardencaple Boys Club.

Here's how the article appeared in 2009...

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ARDENCAPLE Boys club has announced the appointment of Walter Smith, the current Rangers manager and former Scotland coach, as its honorary club president.

Walter and his family have lived in Helensburgh for well over 20 years and both of his sons enjoyed spells with Caple in their earlier playing days.

The club has hailed the appointment a “tremendous privilege”.

Ardencaple coach Craig Holborn said: “We are very grateful that Walter has agreed to accept this position and to build upon the relationship that we already enjoy with him.

“He recently attended an event at Hermitage Academy to meet with and have his photograph taken with our various ‘player of the year’ prize-winners.

“He could not have been more generous with his time and stayed behind afterwards to chat with coaches, players and parents alike, going out of his way to ensure that he satisfied every single request for his autograph or to sign memorabilia.”