LIGHT BLUES legend John Brown considered it an honour and privilege to wear the Rangers jersey during the 9-in-a-Row era and he was thrilled to play an important role during such a golden period in the club’s illustrious history.
Graeme Souness brought Bomber to Ibrox in 1988 following successful spells with Hamilton Accies and Dundee and his never-say-die attitude and will to succeed made him a serial winner with his beloved club.
Hugely popular with his team-mates and supporters, adulation he enjoys to this day, John won 8 League Titles, 3 Scottish Cups and 3 League Cups during his playing days in Govan and his achievements are showcased in the Rangers Museum.
Profit from RYDC’s Museum Lotto product helps with its upkeep and maintenance and the former Gers defender is delighted supporters have the chance to take a trip down Memory Lane in the state-of-the-art facility in New Edmiston House. Brown raved: “I was blown away by the museum.
When I started my Ambassador role and went over to visit for the first time I thought it was just fantastic. “I’ve had years of visiting the Trophy Room at Ibrox but to see the museum and celebrate the history of the club in this way is just fantastic.
“The museum is really well done and the journey from start to finish is amazing. “
I was there recently with some supporters and it was great for them to see the history of this great club displayed so well. “The museum is just magic, it’s a celebration of Rangers Football Club’s history and it’s a bit of class.
“I was so proud to play for this club and I think it’s great for ex-players to visit the museum and reflect on their careers. But it’s for the supporters and I would encourage any Rangers fan to go and see it if they get the chance.
“I know the men’s and womne’s first teams, as well as the academy teams have visited and it’s important they did that as they will definitely learn what the Rangers badge means to so many people.
“I’ve been with fans on tours there and was able to tell them a few old stories about Graeme Souness and Walter Smith and it’s always a privilege to talk about my time here.
“Playing for this great club gave me a lot of pride and we had great success during the 9-in-a-Row. “It’s great when you look at that section in the museum and it’s a place I can show my grandkids.
“I remember the late, great Sandy Jardine used to talk about creating a museum and although it’s a shame he never got to see it, his legacy at this football club will live on.
“As a player he was incredible, and will always be remembered as a Barcelona Bear, but he was also a great ambassador during the tough times. He was a tower of strength and was one of my heroes growing up.
“Nobody will ever forget Sandy’s name or indeed Walter Smith’s name. “He was a fantastic man and great manager in two spells here and the club honoured him recently with a statue, which is a fitting tribute.
“To guide Rangers to 9-in-a-Row then return and win three titles in a row and also reach a European Final was just fantastic. “Both their legacies at the club will live on, they will never ever be forgotten and they are both celebrated in the museum.
“It was great to know both men. It was a pleasure to work with Walter at Rangers and I could actually have worked with Sandy when he was at Hearts but I failed my medical!
“If I had passed I might never have got here. “Great Rangers men like Struth and Waddell will always be remembered and it’s the same with Sandy and Walter.
“I still get the buzz any time I walk in the front door at Ibrox and see the Marble Staircase and Hall of Fame board. Seeing my name there is just fantastic. “It was a great period of success when I was a player and I’m sure there is more to come.
“The last game I played for Rangers was the Scottish Cup Final against Hearts in 1996. I got injured and didn’t know it would be my last game but from that day until now I am just as big a Rangers fan.
“I was a fan who played for the club and I’ll always be a fan. Knowing our success is showcased in the museum is just fantastic.
“Credit to RYDC for launching Museum Lotto, all profit helps fund it and they do so much great work to help the club.”
Fans can learn more about Bomber’s Ibrox career in the new Rangers Museum. Profit from RYDC’s Rangers Museum Lotto product helps fund the venture. It costs £1 to play and a top prize of £2000, a second prize of £500 and 10 prizes of £20 are on offer each week.
Over 18s can CLICK HERE to sign up