ian1964 10,447 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 LEWIS MACLEOD has praised the Rangers support for the huge numbers it has continued to back the team in over the last 18 months. The midfielder grew up following the club himself and speaking in tonight’s match programme Ready, he discusses how he can relate to those who do the same. Macleod insists many people wouldn’t have been surprised if crowds at Ibrox had dropped to four figures following the club’s removal from the SPL in July 2012. But ever since then they have consistently remained over 40,000 for league fixtures and the club had one of the highest average attendances in European football last term. Macleod feels that is testament to the loyalty and commitment Gers fans repeatedly show to the 54-times Scottish champions. And talking in his ’10 of the Best’ interview, the Scotland under-21 international expressed his gratitude to those who constantly turn out to cheer Ally McCoist’s men on. The 19-year-old – who misses the Scottish Cup tie with Dunfermline – said: “The passion of the Rangers supporters never fails to impress me. “The commitment and dedication they show to the team and the club is unrelenting and as players, it’s something we genuinely appreciate. “I know where they are coming from because I’ve been in their shoes many times before, sitting in the stand and hoping the team can go on to win. “For us to have been getting the number of fans we’ve had at our games even with the level we’re at just now has been phenomenal. “A lot of people wouldn’t have been surprised if our crowds had dropped to under 10,000 but for people to consistently turn up in the numbers they have had said so much about them. “It shows how wide the fanbase is behind the club and how loyal it is to Rangers. For me, that’s the best thing about being at Rangers.” http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/6261-im-blown-away-by-fans 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,182 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Great words from one of our best prospects. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 The lad seems to have a good head on his shoulders and the right attitude. ps. Get him in the middle Ally. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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