RANGERS legend Derek Johnstone is delighted to lend his support to the club’s Everyone Anyone diversity and inclusion campaign.
One of the best strikers the club has ever seen, DJ was one of a number of current and past players who joined supporters, staff and politicians at the launch of the ground-breaking initiative at Ibrox last summer.
An outstanding Ranger, Derek was so versatile he could play with distinction at centre-half, centre forward or in midfield. He scored 236 goals in 641 competitive and friendly games for the Light Blues in two spells between 1970 and 1983 and 1985-1986.
DJ played key roles in two Treble winning sides, won three Championship medals, five Scottish Cups, five League Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup with Rangers, as well as being club captain for three years
Born in Dundee, he wasn’t a Rangers fan as a boy. But he soon discovered a love for the club that lasts to this day and he was thrilled to play his part in such a worthy campaign for Rangers.
He said: “The Everyone Anyone initiative is so important. No matter what colour or creed or who you are, we are all part of the one family and that’s important. We are all Rangers fans and want to see our club win.
“It was great to see such a diverse Rangers of supporters taking part and attending the launch. Richard Gough and Mark Hateley also joined Steven Gerrard, James Tavernier, Andy Halliday as the campaign was unveiled and it was great to see them all mixing with the fans - it showed we are all in this together.
“I am very proud of Rangers for taking a lead role by introducing this campaign. It has been widely praised and quite rightly so. We all share a love for Rangers and it is great to see supporters of all ages and backgrounds highlighted in this way.
“For me there was no better feeling than scoring goals for Rangers and to have so many fans cheering you on when the ball hit the back of the net was fantastic.
“I played with so many great players during a really successful period for the club and the backing of the Ibrox crowd was so special.
“I hope you and your families are all safe and well during this difficult time and hopefully we can all return to Ibrox soon to cheer on the team.”
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