JUBLIANT Rangers fans have kicked off the season with a celebration outside Ibrox Stadium ahead of today's game.

Scores of supporters welcomed the champions as they prepare to defend the Premiership trophy.

Videos shared on Twitter showed fans letting off red, white and blue flares and singing 'Gerrard You're The One,' a play on the Atomic Kitten classic Whole Again which was adopted by the England team this summer for the Euros. 

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Last year, Rangers made the history books by claiming their 55th league title. 

Over 20,000 will be inside the stadium today for the 1.30pm kick off.