Ibrox Stadium holds a special place in the heart of every Rangers supporter. It is the spiritual home to the most successful club in Scottish football, having won a record 55 league titles.
The 51,000 seater venue is where thousands of fans come together every second weekend to share one common bond: a love for their football team. As a result of this, there are certain preferences and experiences which define Rangers fans and make them unique when compared with other fanbases in Scottish football.
In this list we look through 10 of those quirky rituals. If there are any that we missed out then please let us know...
1. Boasted about the Ibrox atmosphere
Rangers fans are renowned for being the most loyal supporters in the world and the Ibrox atmosphere has earned huge praise, particularly during Glasgow derby matches and European games.
2. Visited the John Greig statue & Ibrox disaster memorial
Located outside the Main Stand at Ibrox, the bronze sculpture is a tribute to former captain Greig’s contribution to Rangers. A memorial statue also commemorates those who lost their lives in the 1971 Ibrox Stadium disaster. Fans often pause for a moment of reflection.
3. Checked out personalised bricks/slabs around the stadium
Ibrox Forever is a special walkway of personalised engraved granite stones set in the ground around the perimeter of the stadium. Fans have the opportunity to purchase a brick or a slab in memory of a loved one. (Image: Rangers Youth DC)
4. Sang Tina Turner’s famous tune “Simply The Best”
First adoped by Rangers fans in the early 1990s, the iconic song has become a club anthem and one that the Gers have been closely associated with. It is a source of pride and joy for the fans and a powerful symbol of the team’s success.