RFCRobertson 11,768 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Lee Wallace was a 23 year old lad who had been playing with Hearts for 7 years (joining them in July of 2004). Come the 22nd of June 2011, we started making bids for him. The first being a £300,000 bid which was promptly rejected by hearts (the final cost would go on to be 5 times this amount). Bucking up our ideas we offered 1 million, but Hearts had put a £3 million price tag on him. A month later, a bid was accepted (1.5m) and Lee Wallace was official a Ranger and Ally McCoist's second signing of the summer. Wallaces first goal for us came against St Mirren and his second nearly came against Celtic just four days later on his Old Firm debut. (Match officials error). However he would get that goal against the tims and on the 25th of March, he got that goal. and boy, did he feel good about it. It was at this point Lee Wallace was faced with a choice, he could abandon the Rangers ship that was going to the 3rd division and focus on his own career, domestically and nationally. or he could stay with the club, losing a chunk of money, name on a shirt and giving us decent stadiums for Astroturf and long distances all over the place. and he chose the latter. Lee Wallace stayed. At this point Lee Wallace would become vice captain under Lee McCulloch (who was still captain) but following his departure, he took up the mantle of being club captain. It was in the lower leagues where his trademark charging runs from left-back would take shape, giving him a fine quality and a headache for many defenders. He would be a start player and Player of the year in 2015/16 and rightfully so due to his class both on and off the pitch. He style of football flourishing under the football Mr Warburton pushes. Here's to the Captain EDIT: I wonder who can tell me, a famous Rangers player who also signed on the 21 July. As a hint, he turned down Barcelona to play against Falkirk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,055 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hopefully we see the best of Lee this season, what an asset he is when he is at the top of his game, bring it home Lee and your legendary status will be well and truly secured. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 81,941 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen fish boy 8,571 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 He's heading for legend status Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneRalfRoss 301 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 The man deserves a spot in Rangers hall of fame he stuck by us when we were at our lowest and he been loyal to us since the day he signed . I hope he has cracker of a season this season . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Great loyal servant to the club no doubt, but I would prefer our captain to be a bit more vocal on the field to be honest. I reckon Barton will do more organisation on the field than Wallace next season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 2,109 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 13 minutes ago, FSM said: Great loyal servant to the club no doubt, but I would prefer our captain to be a bit more vocal on the field to be honest. I reckon Barton will do more organisation on the field than Wallace next season. As long as Lee Wallace remains at our club then he's the captain in my eyes, wouldn't want anyone else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 One of McCoist's very few successes during his tenure. Lee is a credit to Rangers on and off the park and has developed in to a fine full back. The passion he has shown for our club and his loyalty to us throughout the lower divisions makes him a Rangers legend in my eyes. Happy 5th Anniversary Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossorange 696 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 We've got a captain called Lee Wallace... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobham 1,569 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Inspiration to any young footballer! Absolute credit to the club! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giffnockger 4,840 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Quality at the end of Motherwell Game - LEE WALLACE, HE STAYED FOR THE FIGHT Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF2 WINNIE 1,006 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 being captain of Glasgow Rangers is about more than wearing an armband and being vocal on the pitch. Lee Wallace is a true Rangers captain. Class act. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Koyd 50 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 What a man. Stuck by us when we were at our lowest and will go down as a legend when he retires. Could be a future manager hiy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,205 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Loyal Lee Wallace Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markem 7,251 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Dignity, Class and no lack of ability. Genuinely feel proud when I see Lee represent our club. Long may he continue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Everything a Rangers captain should be on and off the field. The Hall of Fame awaits in the future and the right to be a true Rangers legend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammy. Watp. 492 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 love him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 If we ever have a mount rushmore he will be there because he has been the captain through a time like no other Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbyst 570 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 for me already a legend Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1984 6,314 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hope he is here til he hangs the boots up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 He could have easily got a decent club down south and picked up a far better wage than we would offer, but staying for the fight when the other rats left us high and dry will always solidify him in Rangers folklore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 What a fantastic signing he has turned out to be. A legend in the making. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,701 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Should see what I was writing about it at the time on my 'Facebook Memories' thing Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,768 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, FlippinEck said: Should see what I was writing about it at the time on my 'Facebook Memories' thing Lee Do you have Snipping tool? Copy and paste? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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