Former Rangers defender Marvin Andrews has spoken to the Evening Times about life as an ex-Ger.
The 101-cap Trinidad and Tobago international only spent two seasons at Ibrox. However, in 2005, he was part of Helicopter Sunday and won the League Cup.
After leaving Ibrox for Raith Rovers in 2006, he went on to turn out for a raft of other clubs before eventually retiring aged 40.
Now, he regularly attends charity functions and plays ‘legends’ matches for the Gers. That’s a term he’s quick to distance himself from, though.
“I would call myself more of a cult hero than a legend,” Andrews told
the Evening Times.
“Some of the players that played here are incredible, the things that they achieved for Rangers Football Club, are incredible.
“I don’t really see myself in the same category as these guys. Maybe I am a cult hero because of Helicopter Sunday. I can wear that tag. But when it comes to a legend, it takes great things and great achievements to be considered a legend at a club like Rangers.
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“I only played here for two years but I know Helicopter Sunday will go down as one of the great days for the club. I am so happy and so humbled to be part of that history.”
Verdict
Andrews is right of course, you can’t just go throwing around the word ‘legend.’
It’s clear that a player who turned out just over 50 times for the Gers in the league, could never legitimately obtain that kind of status.
Yet, he was extremely popular during his relatively brief stint at the club. He took part in some dramatic scenes and picked up two coveted trophies.
What’s more, the continued demand for his presence at charity events, is evidence for enduring popularity amongst the Gers faithful.
