Steven Gerrard has expressed his sadness at the death of Bobby Brown and admitted winning the Ladbrokes Premiership this season would be a fitting tribute to the Rangers great.

Brown, who passed away aged 96 this week, played in goals for the Ibrox club during the 1940s and 1950s and won five Scottish titles and four Scottish Cups.

Gerrard, whose team are now two points behind Celtic at the top of the Premiership with a game in hand, feels being crowned champions would honour the memory of Brown and other Light Blues legends.

“I never got the chance to meet him, unfortunately," he said. “But, I’ve been speaking to a few of the older guys around the building this morning and they all spoke very fondly of him. It’s always sad when a legend passes away.

“He had a very creditable career in terms of appearances and everything he achieved in the game. It’s a sad moment for the Rangers family. We look forward to paying our respects on Friday night. We send our condolences to Bobby’s family.

“If the season turns out how we’d all like, it would be nice to pay tribute to them come that day. Of course we’d like that. And obviously Fernando Ricksen as well this season and the ex-players and ex-legends who have contributed to this club that have gone before."