Graham Dorrans: As a young Rangers fan

[disgruntled_bear 157]

West Brom star Graham Dorrans has revealed how he used to marvel at the magic of Paul Gascoigne during the England legend’s stint in Glasgow.

The 23-year-old midfielder is currently being idolised by Baggies fans following his sensational displays in the blue and white stripes.

But as a boy Dorrans was the one admiring a midfield hero of his own from the Ibrox stands.

As a young Rangers fan, he saw Gascoigne in action during his successful three-seasons at the club.

And the proud Scot even admitted that he cheered the Geordie’s stunning strike against Scotland during Euro ’96.

“When I was growing up I watched people like Gazza and Brian Laudrup play at Rangers,” the ex-Livingston man said.

“Gazza was an exceptional talent, especially up in Scotland where you don’t get many people like that.

“He was a fantastic player and I even cheered when he scored by flicking it over Colin Hendry’s head and volleying it in the bottom corner past Andy Goram – that’s how much I enjoyed watching him. I wouldn’t say I was a secret England fan though, I was just a Gazza fan.

“I wouldn’t say I based my game on Gazza, he’s an exceptional talent and it would take a lot to get anywhere near the level of somebody like that.

“But just watching players like that week in, week out can only help you get better.”

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Good to hear one of Scotland brightest footballing talent, is one of us.

[Jonnyboyrfc 296]

Good man

I'd take him in a heartbeat but we will probably have to wait until WBA get relegated next season.

[papaguy51 912]

We could have have him no bother at all for the money we spent on big Lee.

However, Dorrans isn't four-players-in-one

[RFC55 88,070]

Posted this in a thread was at the Rangers when he was around 13 or 14 i think

[super hans 55]

We released him

[Poetry_In_Blue 1,043]

Yeah, he was with us at youth level for a period of time before moving to Livingston, might be anguish now, but hindsight is a wonderful thing and you never can tell if a player is truly going to be good enough at that age.

[Ferdasyn 431]

ON YERSEL DOZZA

[Tumshie 205]

He probably wasn't tall enough and we released him rather than looking at his actual footballing ability

[Madina 1,514]

Agree that its nice to hera of a "rising star" that is a fan of us, Im sick of all the fans of celtic that are players but never hear of any players that are Rangers fans

[GOAT 28,427]

was in all my classes at bannerman, i could have told you all he was one of us.

[minstral 5,375]

Nice words from him.

[NorthernLights 1,713]

was in all my classes at bannerman, i could have told you all he was one of us.

Any good?

[GOAT 28,427]

aye, he was always one of those tricky players, could never get by me though.

[ManchestGer 333]

Good stuff. I've not seen too much of him but I'll keep more of a look out now that he will be playing in the EPL

[JordanH93 1]

He was at the last Old Firm game of the season . Seemed like a nice enough guy and enjoyed the banter from the fans whilst standing in the que to get into the stadium

[RFC55 88,070]

aye, he was always one of those tricky players, could never get by me though.

up for another pre season game like pompey mate

[Muff 245]

Another one we let slip at an early age.

[Boab 73]

was in all my classes at bannerman, i could have told you all he was one of us.

I'm sure you already have/did before now.

[GOAT 28,427]

aye, he was always one of those tricky players, could never get by me though.

up for another pre season game like pompey mate

Im there!

Cone or nae cone.

[Ultra 0]

I don't know why but I read Graham Norton in the title...

/shudder

[mmrfc1873 48]

I've mentioned so many times on here that he is a Rangers fan, he would never come here now though .

[WaltersGotStyle 132]

I've mentioned so many times on here that he is a Rangers fan, he would never come here now though .

Why not?

Thats just a stupid statement

[Bobby83 0]

If he was at Rangers right now, he would still not have made his debut under Smith.

[WaltersGotStyle 132]

If he was at Rangers right now, he would still not have made his debut under Smith.

Again another stupid statement!

What about Andy Little, John Fleck, Danny Wilson, Jordan McMillan...

Sure Walter likes a bit of experience (don't we all) but he gives players the chance when they do well

Also it must be noted that he did sign... Thomson, Naismith, Davis who were all in their early 20's

[mmrfc1873 48]

I've mentioned so many times on here that he is a Rangers fan, he would never come here now though .

Why not?

Thats just a stupid statement

Sorry, maybe he'll come when he's past his best and not much use.