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WHO IS YOUR CLUB’S GREATEST EVER PLAYER? Mr Rangers, the darling of the Jail End, the double Cup hero of McDiarmid Park and the teenage captain who caught Fergie’s eye

The arguments created by choosing a lone Ranger as the club's greatest ever player could spark the proverbial fight in an empty hoose.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 1:54 PM
WHO IS YOUR CLUB’S GREATEST EVER PLAYER? Mr Rangers, the darling of the Jail End, the double Cup hero of McDiarmid Park and the teenage captain who caught Fergie’s eye
Key Things to Know
  • Daily Mail selected the greatest ever players for Rangers, Ross County, St Johnstone, and St Mirren.
  • The outlet chose John Greig for Rangers, citing his club-record 755 appearances and 1972 European triumph.
  • Michael Gardyne is named Ross County's greatest after recording 444 appearances and 73 goals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Daily Mail names John Greig, Michael Gardyne, David Wotherspoon, and Tony Fitzpatrick as the greatest players for four Scottish clubs. Greig earned the nod for Rangers following a club-record 755 appearances and the 1972 European Cup Winners' Cup victory. For Ross County, Gardyne is highlighted as the club's record appearance holder and top scorer, having played a decisive role in their 2016 League Cup triumph.

The article also selects Wotherspoon for St Johnstone after he lifted three major trophies and became the club's first World Cup player. Meanwhile, Fitzpatrick was chosen as St Mirren's greatest ever player, recognized for being named captain by Alex Ferguson at age 19 and later winning the 1987 Scottish Cup.

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