[2] After a year managing the Bully Wee (which ended in their highest-ever finish of 3rd place in 1966–67), he was appointed as assistant to Scot Symon at Rangers in summer 1967.

[4] With the expectations of Rangers fans and boardroom high, coupled with the success of Celtic under Jock Stein, the pressure began to build on White.

[6] His success didn't last however, and Dundee were relegated at the end of the inaugural Scottish Premier Division season in 1976.

[6] White lasted one more year before retiring after failing to get the side promoted;[6] he gave a first-team debut to future Scotland player and manager Gordon Strachan.

[3][2] After leaving football, White spent some time working in a supermarket and was also employed by Lanarkshire car sales boss Ian Skelly.