STEPPS BOY 74,129 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 A real Legend of the club. RIP.😔 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueballss 2,971 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Rest in peace big man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee9 3,974 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Rip 💙 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueVanguard 6,689 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Canabear said: Just heard this and it's a bitter pill to swallow for those of us who Followed the team in his era. I'll never forget Tommy Docherty comparing Tam as a Clydesdale to Martin Buchan as a Thoroughbred and having to apologize afterwards. RIP Jaws. Never seen him play sadly only 31, But i have read a lot of Rangers books of the old days and knowing the history of our club he was a huge player for us. Fucking shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivybank 4,588 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Terrible news,😪 had his name on the back of my tops as a lad, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,039 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Terrible news. RIP Jaws. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Tragic news, did he not lose his wife a couple of years ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,096 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I'm in total shock . God bless you big man RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canabear 4,565 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, TheJacketRFC said: Never seen him play sadly only 31, But i have read a lot of Rangers books of the old days and knowing the history of our club he was a huge player for us. Fucking shame The word Legend is thrown about all to easily nowadays but in his case it is merited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,222 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 RIP. Could someone tell me the type of player he was? I obviously know his contributions to the club but it was well before my time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assegai 8,036 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Rest easy Tam 🕯️💙 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,612 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Anybody got that video of him talking about the club during the hall of fame dinner? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canabear 4,565 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Essandoh said: RIP. Could someone tell me the type of player he was? I obviously know his contributions to the club but it was well before my time. I'm actually stunned at this news. Look up his tackle on Mick Channon at Hampden back in 76 i think. Channon is on a breakaway and the bold Tam catches up with him , makes the tackle without even touching him. It's in here. Around the 7.44 mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsden bear 2,376 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 25 minutes ago, eskbankloyal said: Tam Forsyth has passed away. really sad news So Sad. When i was a wee boy i remember rhyming off the Ranges first 11, and Forsyth was in there will Colin Jackson, Sandy Jardine and the others. Team barely seemed to change back then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,924 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Canabear said: I'm actually stunned at this news. Look up his tackle on Mick Channon at Hampden back in 76 i think. Channon is on a breakaway and the bold Tam catches up with him , makes the tackle without even touching him. It's in here. 7.45 in what a tackle, i never knew Tam was struggling with illness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
72barca 1,788 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 News 39 mins ago Rangers legend Tom Forsyth dies age 71 By Christopher Jack @Chris_Jack89Group Senior Sports Writer Tom Forsyth with Davie Cooper and John Greig 4 comments Rangers legend Tam Forsyth has died at the age of 71. The defender made his name during a five-year spell with Motherwell before moving to Ibrox in 1972. Forsyth famously scored the winner in the Scottish Cup final the following year and would go on to enjoy an illustrious career in Light Blue. He would also represent his country on 22 occasions as he earned a place in Scottish football history. A statement from Rangers read: “Everyone at Rangers Football Club is sad to learn of the news that our former player, Tom Forsyth, has passed away this evening. “We pass on our heartfelt condolences to the entire family circle at this difficult time.” Forsyth - known affectionately by fans as Jaws - was signed by legendary boss Jock Wallace and would win nine honours at Ibrox. Big Tam was part of the Treble sides of 1976 and 1978 and former team-mate Derek Johnstone told Herald and Times Sport: “Heroes come and go but legends live forever and Tam Forsyth is a legend. I am so sorry to learn of his passing and my thoughts and condolences are with his friends and family. “As a player, you would rather play whim than against him. He played every game as if it was a cup final, whether it was Brechin or Barcelona. “Tam was a gentlemen off the park and a colossus on it. He will be sadly missed.” We could use his abilities right now. Eternity it is, big man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 ah...horrible news. RIP Jaws Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canabear 4,565 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,310 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Gutted , a hero of mine growing up .His fearsome tackles were legendary and epitomised everything Rangers . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Traive 22,858 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Saw the thread title and feared the worst. Was there in ‘73 for his six inch pile driver over the line and just last week I highlighted his great tackle on Channon for Scotland v England. Would run through brick walls for the jersey, loved him to bits. Sad, sad day. RIP Jaws Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,222 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, Canabear said: I'm actually stunned at this news. Look up his tackle on Mick Channon at Hampden back in 76 i think. Channon is on a breakaway and the bold Tam catches up with him , makes the tackle without even touching him. It's in here. 7:44 for anyone else wanting to see Thanks for sending that sir brilliant watch, some quality of player in that Scotland side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,612 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Rip Tam 💙 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delparlane 5,691 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Shattered to hear it - Jaws was a favourite & I’ll never forget his “wonder goal” (sarcasm, aye) v. them in that memorable 3-2 win against them way back in ‘73. What a shite year this has been so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,191 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 When I used to take some of the people I supported down to the quiet end of Ayr beach we would often see Jaws strolling along. Looked fit and healthy. Sad news. Was one of my Grandad's favourite players. No nonsense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuistraHairDo 12,496 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Sad news, before my time but held in the highest regard. RIP big man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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