He was the person who broke Tommy Burns’ coronary heart however tributes flowed in yesterday from each side of the Outdated Agency divide for Rangers legend Andy Goram.
The previous Ibrox No.1 handed away, aged simply 58, on Saturday following a short battle with most cancers. First as much as pay his respects was John Bruce, who mentioned: “The phrase 'legend' is commonly used glibly by soccer followers. One man who actually was a legend was Andy Goram. Held in such excessive regard by his team-mates, he was recognized solely by one phrase - Goalie. A real Rangers legend who was, to many followers, the best goal-keeper Rangers ever had. RIP Andy.”
From the inexperienced half of Glasgow, Tam Williamson, Lanarkshire, had this to say: “As a Celtic fan, the Hotline pages are all about banter and a little bit of tit for tat however I am saddened to listen to concerning the unhappy passing of ‘The Goalie’. If Andy Goram had as a substitute performed for Celtic he would have made the late nice Tommy Burns a really glad and profitable supervisor as he was most likely top-of-the-line goalkeepers Scottish Soccer has ever produced. My condolences to Andy's household.”
Kenneth Houston added: “One other Scottish nice passes away too quickly. It didn't matter what color of blouse you wore, or badge you adored, you can be missed. RIP Andy.” Stephen Johnstone, Ardentinny, emailed in: “Andy Goram was the best goalkeeper Scotland has ever seen and Rangers will at all times be indebted to his historic saves and performances which took them to 9 in a row and one step from Euro glory. Immortalised in historical past, he will probably be talked about for years to return. Andy leaves behind a legacy at Ibrox and a statue is a should and now. Andy you are actually in a protected pair of palms, thanks for the reminiscences.”
William Hutchison, Aberdeen, mentioned: “Irrespective of who you help, you can't deny simply how good Andy Goram was. I’d prefer to go on my condolences to his household. Andy was a formidable keeper and my coronary heart goes out to everybody.” The Hearts help are additionally in mourning after Jambos legend Drew Busby died aged 74.
Ian McDonald, Innerleithen, mentioned: “Very unhappy to listen to concerning the passing of Drew Busby. He has a legendary standing among the many Hearts followers. Gave me some nice instances when he performed for us.”
Final week noticed the return of Jota to Celtic Park because the winger accomplished a £6million everlasting swap from Benfica. However the Rangers devoted are nonetheless ready on Antonio Colak’s arrival as PAOK drag their toes on releasing the Croatian striker.
Hoops supporter Gerry Milligan, Erskine, mentioned: “Nice to see Jota over the road, he most likely will not keep for the five-year contract he’s signed however I’ve little question he'll go for £15million-plus. He's approach higher than Ryan Kent and I guess plenty of Rangers followers in the event that they had been sincere would swap them in a heartbeat. Speaking of Hearts, Rangers will end beneath them subsequent season as their squad wants a serious transfusion.”
Invoice Park, Bathgate, mentioned: “It’s time Rangers had Antonio Colak signed from PAOK, plus there's a want for an additional skilled striker as nicely. In line with the background information about Colak, he can be superb for Rangers, additionally having the ability to communicate seven languages he might study a brand new one - Lowland Scots!”
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