The story of Rangers Football Club reaches far beyond Ibrox, threading through entertainment, sport, film and business, carried by generations for whom supporting Rangers is less a pastime than an inheritance. As a result, the roster of recognisable figures prepared to declare themselves part of the Rangers support includes famous fans across Scotland and beyond.
The origins of these allegiances extend from first matches attended with parents, heroes idolised from the Copland Road end, famous matches replayed in memory. There are also more distant encounters, friendships, chance encounters or famous visits to Ibrox that have drawn in celebrities to the Rangers fan collective.
Have a look at some of the most famous connections of celebrity Rangers fans.
13. Lulu
Scottish singer, actress and TV personality shouted ‘We are the people!” during a game show appearance on Michael McIntyre’s ‘The Wheel’. | Getty Images
14. Midge Ure
Ultravox singer and musician, who co-organised Live Aid was raised in a family of die hard Gers supporters. Born in Cambuslang, he often watches games. | Getty Images
15. Drew Carey
American comedian, actor and game show host once revealed how playing his Xbox turned him into a fan of Rangers. Carey said he was managing the club on Fifa 2005 when he decided to find out more about them. | Getty Images
16. Marti Pellow
The Wet Wet Wet singer has a love for Rangers - he feels it in his fingers, he feels it in his toes. Marti used to make the short strip to Ibrox regularly as a young lad growing up in Clydebank. | Getty Images