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.
21. Amy MacDonald
Scottish rock/folk singer has often displayed her love for Rangers over the years. Her husband Richard Foster also once played for the club. | Getty Images
22. Robbie Fowler
Liverpool legend expressed his desire to finish his playing career at Ibrox after taking part in a testimonial match. His 16-year-old son, Jacob was handed a trial period by Rangers last summer. | Getty Images
23. Tinchy Stryder
Ghanaian-British rapper and songwriter is a passionate follower of Rangers, admitting in 2021 “I like Ally McCoist, I like Barry Ferguson. It was one of these things,I was like ‘that is my team’.” | AFP via Getty Images
24. Alan Smith
Former Leeds, Manchester United and Newcastle attacker once posed in a Rangers home shirt and is well known for following the club. | Rangers Media