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at 21:34 1 Sep 2024

definitely a long time lurker. regular at Loftus Road from 1973 to 1996. best ancient memory is the 2-0 over Leeds to go top at the end of the 75/76 season. bloody Wolves, never forgiven them. 15 minutes from the Title. i was only 12 but i stood in an absolutely packed Loft and fell properly in love with the Hoops.

have lived in Mauritius since 1996 and try to make it over for a couple of matches every season.

best recent memory was a few years ago. i was at the local racecourse in Mauritius (oldest in southern hemisphere- dates back to 1812) and was chatting to one of the international jockeys who had pitched up to ride- Daryll Holland (now a trainer in the UK). He introduced me to a mate of his 'Don' who was over from the UK. i thought i recognised him and said 'where would i know you from?' to which he replied 'i used to be a professional footballer back in the day'. turns out he was Don Shanks. i was like a school kid meeting a childhood hero. he is an absolutely charming man and we talked all things Rangers, past and present, all afternoon.

re the current Rs, like many others i think Marti will work wonders for us. there have been so many false dawns for us since 76 and football has changed beyond recogntion (i don't miss being chased through car parks in Luton, bricks through coach windows in Charlton or sharpened 10p coins being lobbed at the away end at Portman Road) but i do feel the next few years could be good ones for the Rs.

it's the hope that kills you

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