JamieD 19,071 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 RANGERS have been saddened to learn of the passing of former player Derek Grierson, who has died aged 79.Signed from Queen's Park in 1952, he played 128 games for the club and scored a total of 69 goals before leaving for Falkirk in 1957.Prestonpans-born Grierson also went on to appear for Arbroath, Stirling Albion, Forfar Athletic and Cowdenbeath before he retired.An inside-right, he was quick and clever on the ball, taking up good positions and posing a real threat in and around the penalty area.Grierson's first campaign at Ibrox was undoubtedly his best as he scored 23 goals in 30 league games and the Light Blues became champions for the first time in three years.It was to be the legendary Bill Struth's second last season in charge and it was a successful one as the Scottish Cup was also claimed.Once more, small but strongly-built Grierson was an integral part of the silverware-winning side as he scored five goals in seven games and Gers went on to beat Aberdeen 1-0 in a replayed final.In all competitions, he found the net 31 times that term in all competitions and was the club's leading scorer ahead of Billy Simpson.Grierson's funeral will take place on Wednesday, September 14 at noon at Linn Crematorium in Glasgow.A club spokesman said: "We are extremely sorry to hear of Derek Grierson's passing and extend our sympathies and deepest thoughts to his family at this very sad time."http://www.rangers.co.uk/articles/20110912/club-mourns-derek-grierson_2254024_2448316Couldn't see a thread on this. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiprfc 1,799 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 To absent friends Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue68 2,497 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Sad news my own dad thought a lot of Derek as a player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 R.I.P Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 http://www.rangers.c...2254024_2448316Couldn't see a thread on this. RIP.Can you remove my thread on this sad topic admin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 RIP On a sidenote does this mean there will be a minutes silence at the OF ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bell824 34 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 another one taken to the great team in the sky condolances to his family Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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