KingBrian 14 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 RANGERS will tomorrow night recognise the staggering support they have received from the Light Blue Legions this season and we've selected ten fans to represent them to pick up an award.The fans, who entered a competition to tell us what Rangers means to them, will attend a VIP reception where they will mix with the top team squad then enjoy a four-course meal with wine and then go on stage to accept the award.The loyal Rangers fans have smashed all kinds of records this season, including setting a world record attendance for a fourth tier match, and their backing has been greatest story of the recovery process.Manager Ally McCoist, whose idea it was to create the award, said: “The backing we had during administration and then from the first match of the season has been quite incredible. I’ve been staggered by it.“We have found ourselves talking about the supporters every other week and that’s because they have continued to inspire us as the campaign has gone on.“They have been immense – utterly magnificent – and I take my hat off to every single one of them. Nobody deserves an award more than them and they have truly earned it.”Our panel of experts picked their favourite ten entries and you can read them below:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stuart HorsburghMy father, who is 78 this year, first took me to Ibrox over 25 years ago. Every Saturday we went to games, home and away. He bought me shares for my 18th birthday, and I bought him some for his 65th! Going to games was our time-just us. I now have a 3-year-old wee boy. I can't wait until he is older, then three generations can go together. We both bought shares again, and have kept our bond/season tickets. Rangers is part of our family. A deep emotional involvement. We are Rangers people. Born, not created.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jim DonaldsonRangers, to me, are, beside being the most successful club in world football, an example of honour, dignity and leadership. Mr. Struth set the standards to which everyone associated with club should always strive to achieve.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Billy McMorranFor me, Rangers are an emotional pilgrimage wrapped with a tradition of success. It's doubtful any other Football Club has dealt such a hand of drama over its course. Ally McCoist once said - "we don't do walking away" - and truer words were never spoken. Rangers' success has been made possible by generations of resolute supporters, devoted staff, talented players, and a grand arena on which to step upon and play. As long as there is football there will always be The Rangers; And as long as I'm alive I will enjoy the journey.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jade RussellRangers to me is so much more than a football club. It's a family which is held together by determination, passion, pride and history. Generations of my family have supported this amazing club, it's in our blood and we don't do walking away.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Holly-Jade JohnstonTo me rangers mean:Family - I go with my dad every week and it allows me to spend time with him and we have built a strong relationship off the back of our team.Friends: Through Rangers I have met some amazing people who have helped me in some of my darkest and hardest personal times.Strength: No matter what has been thrown at us the team the team have held their heads high and gone from strength to strength.Courage: This last season has thought me that no matter what we are faced with we need to be brave and face our enemies and doubters.Pride: Rangers mean most of all to me pride and being proud of myself for standing up for my team. Having pride in supporting the best team in the world and dealing with our issue with dignity!Rangers to me mean everything !--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alexander WilsonI have been a supporter of Rangers for many years, ever since my first game at Ibrox. I can still remember the team, Ritchie, Shearer, Caldow, Greig, McKinnon, Baxter. Henderson, McMillan, Miller, Brand & Wilson. There have been many good times and some not so good, but my support for the team has never diminished. Indeed over the past few months my support has grown even stronger. Winning the Third Division title this season is our foundation for the future. I wish the players and staff all the very best.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lee McGowanRangers is more than a club, it unites us together as family. Over the last year we have been through a lot, but being part of a family means that no matter what challenges are in-front of you, we face them together and stand by each other until the end. Although we may have disagreements, we will be the first to stand up and defend them. Past, present and future players all have a place in our hearts and memories that will live on through generations. But no matter where I am in the world, Rangers will always be home!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Colin HayRangers are a huge part of our families life. This has been passed down over previous generations and will continue to be passed down to future generations.This family spirit has never been more evident than this season in terms of standing behind the team we support. We will always follow, follow.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Emma WardlawTo me, Rangers is more than a club. It means family, friends, loyalty, devotion and the highs and lows following a football team brings. From cold away days to standing in a packed Ibrox, the solidarity between us as fans and the players, management and staff makes everything worth it. Being a Rangers fan means following on, standing as one, wearing our colours loud and proud and as a great man once said, never walking away.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Craig BarrattRangers Football Club is much more than its name suggests. It's a family, a great institution, one of the very best. Football is where it starts but its giving never ends. From excitement and happiness to drama and tears, most importantly it ends with friends. They're the people you rub shoulders with on cold match days, 50,000 blue soldiers, every one a familiar face. They're your dads, brothers, sisters, sons and mums, or even that wee guy Jimmy who got the chance of a ticket once. Together we stand strong no matter what they throw at us because when all is said and done there is only one Rangers. WATP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TMB 14,167 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I'm one of the above. Proof that I'm more of a fan than any of you cunts Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup2 1,542 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 My daughter Lee is also one of the above........she is so looking forward to it .She will see you tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 RANGERS will tomorrow night recognise the staggering support they have received from the Light Blue Legions this season and we've selected ten fans to represent them to pick up an award.The fans, who entered a competition to tell us what Rangers means to them, will attend a VIP reception where they will mix with the top team squad then enjoy a four-course meal with wine and then go on stage to accept the award.The loyal Rangers fans have smashed all kinds of records this season, including setting a world record attendance for a fourth tier match, and their backing has been greatest story of the recovery process.Manager Ally McCoist, whose idea it was to create the award, said: "The backing we had during administration and then from the first match of the season has been quite incredible. I've been staggered by it."We have found ourselves talking about the supporters every other week and that's because they have continued to inspire us as the campaign has gone on."They have been immense utterly magnificent and I take my hat off to every single one of them. Nobody deserves an award more than them and they have truly earned it."Our panel of experts picked their favourite ten entries and you can read them below:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stuart HorsburghMy father, who is 78 this year, first took me to Ibrox over 25 years ago. Every Saturday we went to games, home and away. He bought me shares for my 18th birthday, and I bought him some for his 65th! Going to games was our time-just us. I now have a 3-year-old wee boy. I can't wait until he is older, then three generations can go together. We both bought shares again, and have kept our bond/season tickets. Rangers is part of our family. A deep emotional involvement. We are Rangers people. Born, not created.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jim DonaldsonRangers, to me, are, beside being the most successful club in world football, an example of honour, dignity and leadership. Mr. Struth set the standards to which everyone associated with club should always strive to achieve.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Billy McMorranFor me, Rangers are an emotional pilgrimage wrapped with a tradition of success. It's doubtful any other Football Club has dealt such a hand of drama over its course. Ally McCoist once said - "we don't do walking away" - and truer words were never spoken. Rangers' success has been made possible by generations of resolute supporters, devoted staff, talented players, and a grand arena on which to step upon and play. As long as there is football there will always be The Rangers; And as long as I'm alive I will enjoy the journey.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jade RussellRangers to me is so much more than a football club. It's a family which is held together by determination, passion, pride and history. Generations of my family have supported this amazing club, it's in our blood and we don't do walking away.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Holly-Jade JohnstonTo me rangers mean:Family - I go with my dad every week and it allows me to spend time with him and we have built a strong relationship off the back of our team.Friends: Through Rangers I have met some amazing people who have helped me in some of my darkest and hardest personal times.Strength: No matter what has been thrown at us the team the team have held their heads high and gone from strength to strength.Courage: This last season has thought me that no matter what we are faced with we need to be brave and face our enemies and doubters.Pride: Rangers mean most of all to me pride and being proud of myself for standing up for my team. Having pride in supporting the best team in the world and dealing with our issue with dignity!Rangers to me mean everything !--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alexander WilsonI have been a supporter of Rangers for many years, ever since my first game at Ibrox. I can still remember the team, Ritchie, Shearer, Caldow, Greig, McKinnon, Baxter. Henderson, McMillan, Miller, Brand & Wilson. There have been many good times and some not so good, but my support for the team has never diminished. Indeed over the past few months my support has grown even stronger. Winning the Third Division title this season is our foundation for the future. I wish the players and staff all the very best.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lee McGowanRangers is more than a club, it unites us together as family. Over the last year we have been through a lot, but being part of a family means that no matter what challenges are in-front of you, we face them together and stand by each other until the end. Although we may have disagreements, we will be the first to stand up and defend them. Past, present and future players all have a place in our hearts and memories that will live on through generations. But no matter where I am in the world, Rangers will always be home!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Colin HayRangers are a huge part of our families life. This has been passed down over previous generations and will continue to be passed down to future generations.This family spirit has never been more evident than this season in terms of standing behind the team we support. We will always follow, follow.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Emma WardlawTo me, Rangers is more than a club. It means family, friends, loyalty, devotion and the highs and lows following a football team brings. From cold away days to standing in a packed Ibrox, the solidarity between us as fans and the players, management and staff makes everything worth it. Being a Rangers fan means following on, standing as one, wearing our colours loud and proud and as a great man once said, never walking away.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Craig BarrattRangers Football Club is much more than its name suggests. It's a family, a great institution, one of the very best. Football is where it starts but its giving never ends. From excitement and happiness to drama and tears, most importantly it ends with friends. They're the people you rub shoulders with on cold match days, 50,000 blue soldiers, every one a familiar face. They're your dads, brothers, sisters, sons and mums, or even that wee guy Jimmy who got the chance of a ticket once. Together we stand strong no matter what they throw at us because when all is said and done there is only one Rangers. WATP.Where did this article come from anyway? Is it on the Rangers official website? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup2 1,542 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 It's on the Rangers site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianb1547 3,767 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 To the 10 fans going tonight....hope you all have a fantastic time with the current members of the greatest institution that is The Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non_Sucumbi 876 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I'm one of the above. Proof that I'm more of a fan than any of you cunts Well done Emma Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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