Rangers pay tribute to club legend Jimmy Millar as Hall of Fame inductee dies aged 87

Rangers have confirmed the passing of club legend Jimmy Millar at the age of 87.

The former striker, who earned two Scotland caps, scored 162 goals in 317 appearance for the Ibrox side across a 12-year spell and was later inducted into club’s Hall of Fame.

Signed by iconic Gers boss Scot Symon for £5,000 in January 1955, Edinburgh-born Millar started his career at Dunfermline Athletic and would go on to lift 11 trophies during his time in Govan before a stint at Dundee United.

He had a brief spell in management with Raith Rovers before going on to own a pub in Leith. Millar’s family revealed in 2017 he had been battling dementia for the previous decade.

A club statement read: “Rangers Football Club is saddened by the news of the death of our former player, Jimmy Millar.

“Starting his career at Dunfermline, Millar was signed by Scot Symon in January 1955 and went on to enjoy a 12-year spell at Ibrox. He lifted three League titles, five Scottish Cups and three League Cups during his time at the club and was later inducted into Rangers’ Hall of Fame.

“A tough, brave and quick centre-forward, Millar scored an impressive 162 goals in 317 Rangers appearances. Our thoughts are with Jimmy’s family at this sad time.”

Fans have paid their respects on social media. Here is what some supporters have had to say on Twitter:

@stevenm93914528 - “Jimmy was well before my generation, but I had the pleasure of working with his son-in-law who told me all about him as a fine player & great man. A true Rangers man, may he rest in peace.”

@DelStewart1966 - “A players before my time, but remember being taught his son... ‘Led by the fearless Jimmy Millar, wearing number nine’. RIP.”

@murdoch_charles - “Rest in peace Jimmy, you were one of my hero’s as a boy.”

@ToryglenRangers - “Probably the favourite player of the majority of supporters who saw that team. Condolences to all from the Toryglen True Blues.”

@Syllables_2 - “Wasn’t fortunate enough to see Jimmy play but my dad said that he was a gem My condolences to his family and friends. Rest In Peace.”

@JamesNi90063750 - “Jimmy was fearsome, also a great centre forward he could play any position and did! Never beat, always giving his all. He was well loved by the Rangers fans. Condolences to his family, what a player.”

@JTBruce2 - “One of my childhood favourites, RIP Jimmy Millar, another Rangers great gone.”

@Glasgowisblue55 - “Ritchie, Shearer, Caldow, Greig, McKinnon, Baxter, Henderson, McMullan, MILLAR, Brand, Wilson. Greatest Rangers side ever. Rest easy Jimmy, condolences to friends and family.”

Millar’s death followed the sad passing of fellow Rangers greats Walter Smith, Jimmy Bell and Andy Goram in the last year.

He was well known for forming a prolific goal scoring partnership with team-mate Ralph Brand throughout the 1960s and was also part of the team that reached the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Final in 1961 against Fiorentina, playing in the second leg in Italy.