It was a real family affair for the 49-year-old and he was delighted to play his part in such a worthy and impactful initiative which was launched in late July last year.
and member of the club’s Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, has also helped organise Armed Forces Day activity at the stadium down the years and Stuart was thrilled to feature in the campaign from the very beginning.
Rangers has meant a lot to his family for decades and he has applauded the club for taking a lead role.
Speaking as we approach the first anniversary of , Stuart reflected: “The first year has flown by. At the time, I looked at it as a really important thing.
“For me, it is the right thing to do and I was fully behind the Everyone Anyone campaign when I was asked to get involved.
“Rangers took a lead role and the campaign unites a lot of people. It has been such a positive initiative and a lot of new friendships have been made as a result. “We are bringing people from different backgrounds and cultures together. They all come together to support their team so it’s all good.
“I’ve read a few of the fan stories recently and it is clear we all share a love for Rangers.
“I started following Rangers through my dad and he used to take me to games. I remember you could see the players warming up in a small ash area from inside the old main stand. That was one of the great things I remember, seeing them warm up then sitting on those wooden seats watching the team in action when I was a wee boy.
“Ibrox is totally changed now of course but that was one of my abiding memories.”
“When my step-daughter Rachel and I attended the photoshoot last June there were lots of fans from all backgrounds and ages and it was great to see them all talking together about Rangers.
“I also attended the and it’s important that we all support Rangers in the right way when we get back to attending games.
“It was great to meet all the fans and I was probably the third or fourth person to sign the charter that day so I was honoured to do that.
“I was able to meet Steven Gerrard and James Tavernier and it has been a great pleasure for me to be involved in the Everyone Anyone campaign.
“Gary has put a lot into the campaign, he is part of the Working Group at the club and he helps arrange Armed Forces Day activity too and I am very proud of what he has done.
“He puts a lot of time and effort into a wide range of diversity groups and it’s a big commitment.”
Like many fans, Stuart was first introduced to Rangers through his father as a young boy and he has been an avid follower ever since.
He added: “My dad took me along to the games at a very young age and I got hooked. I was a mad keen footballer. I played a lot and watched a lot and I have met some great characters along the way.
“I’ve been to games here and abroad and it has been some adventure. I remember going to Spain to watch Rangers against Barcelona and ended up sitting beside Davie Wilson.
“I like listening to their stories and I enjoy looking back and reflecting on our great history.
“I’ve had so many great experiences following Rangers.
“One of the best memories was the Leeds Utd Battle of Britain games in the early 90s at Ibrox. I remember that 2-1 game for many reasons. My dad was a taxi driver and I didn’t have a ticket for the match but managed to get one at the last minute.
“It was some game. Ibrox fell silent when Gary McAllister scored in the first minute but we had a great comeback. The atmosphere at the game was unbelievable. “Another one that sticks out for me is the League Cup Final win over Hibs at Parkhead in 1993. Ally McCoist made his comeback after a broken leg and scored that great overhead kick.
“I also liked players who put in a tackle and I loved Terry Hurlock. He was only here a season but what an impact he made. I remember watching old footage of him in the dressing room when we won the league. The champagne was getting sprayed everywhere and Terry, in his Cockney accent, is screaming ‘Don’t waste it!’.
“I also loved watching Davie Cooper, Graeme Souness and Graham Roberts. We have had so many quality players down the years.
“We probably didn’t realise the quality we had back then until they were gone. It was an amazing time to be a Rangers fan.”
Stuart, who helps run a chain of Estate Agency offices, has been working from home since lockdown started but he has cherished the time he has had with his family and is looking forward to getting back to Ibrox with his loved ones as soon as possible.
He continued: “Lockdown has been difficult for everyone but I have enjoyed spending time with my family. We have a wee boy who is nearly three and it has been great to see him grow every day.
“I’ve got five kids, three boys of my own and two step kids, and I have been able to spend quality time with my family so that has been a positive out of a difficult situation. “Like everyone I miss the football though and hopefully we can all get back into the stadium to see the team very soon.”