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.
25. Andy Cameron
Scottish comedian has never hid is love for Rangers. Cause a stir in the early 1980s by attacking the club’s anti-catholic signing policies at a club AGM. | Getty Images
26. Patrick Dempsey
Grey’s Anatomy star claims he supports Rangers after his step-grandfather passed it on to his own sons. Spotted wearing a Gers strip at his sons’ football match in LA in May 2016. (Image: www.splashnews.com) | www.splashnews.com
27. Chris Evans
The TV present and radio DJ fell in love with Rangers when his close friend Paul Gascoigne played for the club in the mid-90s. The pair would go on well-documented benders after matches. | Getty Images
28. Oli McBurnie
Revealing why he became a Rangers fan in 2020, the Sheffield United striker has never made any secret of his affection for the club. Despite growing up in Leeds, McBurnie admitted to having “no choice” in the matter due to his dad, grandma and brother all being big fans. | Sportimage