Armed Forces Day at Ibrox

Fans had a chance to show their appreciation for the work and sacrifice of men and women when they were led out onto the pitch at half time by an army band to receive the applause of the crowd.

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Supporters had a stunning display as Royal Marine commandos, led by Sergeant Jeffrey, abseiled in to the stadium prior to kick off and hand the match ball over to the referee.

Representatives from each branch of the armed services also lead the teams out onto the pitch prior to kick-off.

The Club was also playing host to senior representatives from each branch of the armed services in the Directors Box, including Major General Nick Eeles, General Officer Commanding Scotland.

Major General Eeles said:

"On behalf of the Armed Forces in Scotland I would like to thank Rangers for inviting 400 members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, and Royal Air Force to the match.

"Although Armed Forces Day (AFD) is held in June each year (outside the football season), I was delighted when Rangers came forward with the idea of holding their own annual celebration of AFD once the new season had kicked off.

“I very much hope this inaugural AFD day at Rangers will be repeated annually for many years to come, and that it will you an appropriate opportunity to show your support for today’s generation of selfless, committed and courageous Armed Forces personnel, all of whom are enormously proud to serve their Queen and their country."

Ally McCoist added:

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for us all to show our appreciation for the men and women who sacrifice so much for our country. I am sure the fans will give them an amazing Ibrox welcome.”

All branches of the armed forces were represented at Ibrox and The Rangers Charity Foundation hosted a can collection as part of its new initiative, the Fans Forces Fund.

Erskine and SSAFA won the fans’ vote to share £15,000, which will be donated at the end of the season, and today’s collection is our first step on the way to achieving that target.

 

Who's going to be first?

 

Do they do something similar at Celtic?

 

I think it's touching that a football club can show their appreciation to those that serve us (Remember Dev was one) with such distinction. Sort of puts Celtic in the shade really as they disgrace the poppy rememberance day and espouse the murder of innocent people in Oireland.

A fitting tribute and I'm not even a Rangers fan.

 

Aye, we often have members of PIRA marching round the pitch. Martin McGuinness often leads sing songs. His favourite is "Die ya Orange Bastarding ****s" which is a popular ditty in Glasgow's east end.

 

Not a hope in hell.

 

Which is sad because I'm sure 99% of the Celtic support would appreciate what our troops have done in the past.

<minority>

 

I'd pay to see that

The ballistic beel of the plastic paddy o'ffended would be a sight to behold.

 

...while spitting on the flag and burning poppies.

 

Course they do .

 

ahv been duped into posting on the Rangers board.

 

...and defecating on photies of the Queen mother.

 

Ah well, at least that crusty auld poof mongo **** ER isnay here

 

One of us

 

Shut it you. You'll blow ma cover

 

Aye he is.

That ****er straddles the Celtic/Rangers boards cause the Aberdeen board is deader than his hopes of ever having another erection.

 

True. Cruel. But, true.

 

Naw its nae

 

Post a thread Johnny.

Where's Psychosomatic?? I miss him