RANGERS will officially re-name the Govan Stand in honour of the late, great Sandy Jardine ahead of this weekend’s opening Championship match against Hearts at Ibrox. The Club will unveil this lasting tribute to the Light Blues legend, who sadly lost his battle with cancer on 24 April 2014, shortly before kick off on Sunday and Sandy’s family and friends will be guests of the Club on the day. Members of the 1972 Cup Winners’ Cup winning side will also be in attendance for the dedication ceremony - that will take place just after Captain Lee McCulloch unfurls the League One Flag. Jardine himself enjoyed the honour of unfurling the Division 3 flag last season and he will be forever in our thoughts. The Club will mark his phenomenal 50-year contribution to Rangers by changing the name of the Govan Stand, where Sandy was based for many years when he returned to the Club he served with such distinction. A card display has also been organised in Sandy’s honour in the stand. Lee McCulloch commented: “Sunday will be an emotional day as we dedicate the Govan Stand in honour of Sandy Jardine and it will be a proud moment for me to unfurl the Championship flag. “I know Sandy was delighted to fulfil that honour on the opening day of last season and to follow in his footsteps this weekend is a great honour and privilege. “All the players and staff miss Sandy but his contribution to Rangers will never be forgotten and the Sandy Jardine stand is a fitting legacy to one of the truly great men who represented this club with distinction. “The Manager dedicated last season’s title win to him and although Sunday will be an emotional afternoon for everyone associated with the Club it will also be a celebration of Sandy’s achievements at Rangers on and off the pitch.” Sandy, a truly world class fullback, was twice Player of the Year in Scotland and a key man in the Clubs Treble-winning teams of 1976 and 1978. He also featured in two World Cups, winning 38 caps for Scotland and made almost 800 appearances in all competitions for Rangers scoring 77 goals in the process. He won three League Championships, five Scottish Cups, five League Cups and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1972 with the Light Blues and is rightly regarded as one of the greatest Rangers players of the post-war era. His contribution to Rangers since his return in the late 90s was just as significant as he epitomised the dignity, class and standards that are the hallmarks of this 142 year old institution.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:58:39 +0000
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