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Rangers in turmoil: For the first time, I am embarrassed to be a Rangers man, says Derek Johnstone

Derek Johnstone last night insisted he was "embarrassed" to be associated with Rangers after the club began the process to enter into administration.

Derek Johnstone, middle, helped Rangers win the European Cup Winners' Cup final against Dynamo Moscow in 1972. Picture: SNS
Derek Johnstone, middle, helped Rangers win the European Cup Winners' Cup final against Dynamo Moscow in 1972. Picture: SNS

The club have endured a trying season, but the situation reached a nadir as papers were lodged with the Court of Session.

It was all a far cry from the heady days enjoyed by Johnstone – who made over 350 appearances over two spells at the Ibrox club – which was punctuated by domestic success and victory in the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1972. A proud Rangers supporter, Johnstone is shaken by events at Ibrox.