Follow We Will

Follow we Will

Born and bred in Govan, I grew up in a Rangers supporting family and from a very early age was taken to Ibrox with my Dad. He introduced me gently, by first of all taking to me reserve games and then we advanced to first team matches. I loved everything about it.

During the school holidays, me and some of my pals from Copland Road primary would spend everyday waiting outside the Albion training ground to get autographs from the players as they made there way across the road to the stadium to get bathed and changed. We would sometimes get the same signature 3 or 4 times a week for the duration of the holidays. Yet, not once did any of the players give you the impression that they were fed up with you asking.

When I first started going to games, the club was managed by Scot Symon whose office at the time was located on the right hand side just above the main entrance as you looked at the stadium. My school team actually used the pitch opposite for our games as we never had one of our own and we played on Saturday mornings. Sometimes you would see Mr Symon sitting in his office and wonder “is he watching me” obviously not would be the sensible answer, but when you are of primary school age you can’t help but dream.

As I got that bit older and started attending games with my mates, we used to stand in the same spot every home match. It was commonly known to some as the “Derry” it was located at the top right of the terracing opposite the main stand. That was where the best atmosphere was in the ground and at times it was absolutely packed in that wee corner, while there was some space in other areas. So many fans wanted to be part of the atmosphere created in this area. A lot of older bears will remember this well.

These are childhood memories I will always cherish.

Fast Forward

Over the years we have had some ups and downs like winning the Cup Winners Cup, an underperforming team and low crowds of the early 80’s, the Souness era, 9 in a row, UEFA Cup final, to Sir David Murray selling the club to Craig Whyte for £1. Our darkest day came when Whyte entered the club into administration.

It has been a long tough 3½ years for the fans but with Dave King in control of the club now, and a management team of Warburton and Weir, the majority of us have that feel good factor back again.

Onwards and Upwards.

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