RANGERS and the Rangers Charity Foundation are proud to be welcoming over 400 armed services personnel to Ibrox on Saturday as part of a special event to honour the brave men and women of our armed forces. Fans will have a chance to show their appreciation for the work and sacrifice of these men and women when they are led out onto the pitch at half time by an army band to receive the applause of the crowd. Supporters can expect a stunning display as Royal Marine commandos, led by Sergeant Jeffrey, will abseil 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 will also lead the teams out onto the pitch prior to kick-off. The Club is 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 will be represented at Ibrox and The Rangers Charity Foundation is hosting 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. /Gordon
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 14:47:04 +0000
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