Legendary Rangers kit man Jimmy Bell has died
Bell worked for the club for over 30 years
Rangers have announced that their legendary kit man, Jimmy Bell, has died.
Bell originally drove the Rangers team buses over 30 years ago, before becoming the Head of First Team Kit.
Bell was a key part of the management staff for numerous different head coaches at the club and was a legendary figure amongst the fan base.
Rangers Chairman Douglas Park said: "“As a club, we are absolutely devastated to learn of the loss of our colleague and more importantly, our dear friend, Jimmy Bell.
“Jimmy dedicated his life to Rangers Football Club. Having worked under managers from Graeme Souness through to Giovanni, he experienced some of the greatest days in our 150-year history. Of course, he was here during some of the lowest points, and showed selfless dedication, regardless of the challenge ahead of him.
“Jimmy’s work ethic was second to none. He dedicated countless hours to preparation for each training session and game. No job was too big or too small for him, and he thrived on working for his boyhood club.
“Rangers, and Scottish football as a whole, have lost a legend and a friend today. He was a family man, a devoted father, grandfather and husband."
Rangers have asked for the privacy of the Bell family to be respected, with the funeral arrangements to be announced in due course.