Rangers have confirmed the matchday squads for the upcoming Match of Legends clash that will take place at Ibrox this weekend.
Rangers who will be managed by Alex McLeish will line-up with the likes of Daniel Cousin, Bruno Alves and Jermain Defoe.
The World XI will be managed by Robbie Fowler and players include Jaap Stam, Jack Wilshere, Michael Essien and Robin van Persie.
On Sunday, the star-studded Rangers Legends squad will play a World Legends squad full of global talent at Ibrox at 2pm.
Rangers will be captained by Light Blue hero Barry Ferguson and he will also be joined by other fan favourites including Saša Papac, Kris Boyd and Michael Mols.
Barry Ferguson can’t wait to return as captain and said: “Everyone knows how much I love the club so to have the opportunity to lead the Rangers Legends team as Captain is an honour and I can’t wait to play again in front of the fans.”
Kris Boyd is looking forward to taking part in another Legends match and commented: “It will be a fantastic occasion that will bring together the Rangers family. Ibrox is a special place and Rangers is a special club and the players can’t wait to show their appreciation to the fans who have backed them over the years.”
Jermaine Defoe also can’t wait to return and added: “I’m really looking forward to getting my boots back on and running back out in front of the Rangers fans. I can’t wait to see you all again.”
Match tickets are priced at £18 for adults and £13 for concessions. Junior Season Ticket Holders and Junior MyGers Members can purchase a ticket for £1. You can purchase tickets here.
Meanwhile, Ally McCoist believes Michael Beale has had a positive start to his Rangers reign and has already closed the gap on Celtic.
The Ibrox side remain nine points behind their city rivals at the top of the cinch Premiership but have won 13 of their 14 league matches since the Englishman replaced Giovanni van Bronckhorst in November.
Beale’s only defeat so far came when Celtic beat Rangers 2-1 in the Viaplay Cup final last month and Gers’ record goal-scorer McCoist believes the two teams are now more closely matched than they were prior to the current manager’s arrival.
“I definitely think the gap’s closed,” he said. “League Cup final, there wasn’t a lot in it, Celtic probably just the better team.
“The league game at Ibrox, Celtic started well but Rangers should have won the game.
“There’s maybe a train of thought that Celtic have slightly got the advantage at this moment in time. But I don’t think the gap’s what it once was.”
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