bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 STUART LESLIE always dreamed of clinching silverware for Rangers.On Saturday he lived out those childhood fantasies. Sort of.The Elgin City striker scored a penalty to beat Queen’s Park 1-0 — and see his beloved Gers crowned Division Three champions in the process.Inverness-born Leslie, 22, used to travel from the Highlands to Ibrox with his father Ian. And he revealed his family were bursting with pride at his role in the Rangers story.Leslie said: “I grew up a Rangers fan, so as a boy I always dreamed about scoring a goal to win them something. It wasn’t exactly that, but it was probably the next best thing.“When I came off on Saturday I had afew messages on my phone. One said ‘That’s you written into the history books now’. He’s taken that too far, but it’s a nice thought.“My dad is a massive Rangers fan so he was delighted.“I scored at Hampden and it helped Rangers win the league, so it was perfect for the family.“I had a few pals text me as well. I might not have to buy a drink the next time we’re out.”Former Inverness kid Leslie has watched Rangers from afar since turning pro.But he played alongside current Gers pair Kyle Hutton and Ross Perry for Scotland Under-19s and is thrilled to see them do well.He said: “I know Ross and Kyle from when I was at Caley Thistle and got into the Scotland squad.“I don’t know them particularly well, but I’m pleased for them. They deserve it and hopefully they can kick on now.“I used to go to games with my dad and we’ve been down to Ibrox for European nights.“When I started playing it went on the back-burner a bit because I’m playing on a Saturday.“But I’ve still looked at their results every week and have supported them from afar.“My dad wasn’t at Hampden or Montrose, but he was thrilled when I spoke to him.”Although Gers won the title by a wide margin it was not as convincing as people expected.And after seeing several teams take points off them this term, Leslie reckons people will have more respect for the Third Division.He said: “Rangers have slipped up a few times, but they were always going to get there.“Being full-time was always going to be a big thing and they have some really good players as well. They’ve deserved to win it.“But it has made a lot of people think differently about the Third Division.“People started off by saying they’d romp it. But the way it has worked out, with teams like Annan, Montrose, Stirling and ourselves taking points off them, they realise it’s a decent standard. Hopefully we can keep it going and get into the play-offs.”Read more: http://www.thesun.co...l#ixzz2PAUbBwVi Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 You wee star. We've made a lot of dreams come true this season.He's right aswell, I have a lot more respect for the standard of SFL3. It's nowhere near as bad as I expected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well done lad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers#1 5,459 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Cheers Stuart well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 He was on twitter talking about it. Comes across as a great lad.All the best to him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason boyne 40 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 sfl3 better competition than sphelll 1 & 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,639 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 One for the pub. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alectrician 70 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 The least you can do Ally is sign him up.... ..... ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Bear 9 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Good Man ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
falwheel 222 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Happy for him..To have had the chance to play at Ibrox, dreams do come true..sometimes Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR1979 1,964 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well done mate.One of those memories no one can take from you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 We have operatives everywhere...Well done lad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgers 735 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Some of the goals scored against us have been crackers, Others not so, hang your head Cribari... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,446 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Good lad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,321 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Cheers Brother! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Is he at Murray park in that photo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well done young Leslie There must be some young lads we've played against on our travels this year who have potential.I think Ally could do worse than bring a lot of them to Auchenhowie for a pre-season clinic,just a thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fools Gold 488 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Stuart Leslie loyal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well in Stuart! Great hearing storys like this, imagine how he must of felt, scoring the winner for two clubs at the same time, one his beloved Rangers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 He needs a song... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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