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Sarah Vesty

Jimmy Bell returns to Ibrox for final time as Rangers fans pay tribute during kitman's funeral procession

Hundreds of Rangers fans lined the street outside Ibrox Stadium to say their final goodbyes to iconic kitman Jimmy Bell.

The funeral cortege drove by the team’s home ground following a private service at Glasgow’s Wellington Church on Friday morning.

Grieving supporters placed flowers on the hearse that carried Bell’s coffin, which was decorated with floral displays that read ‘dad’ and ‘uncle’.

Rangers scarves were also draped over the moving vehicle by visibly upset fans, who gave a round of applause for the late 69-year-old.

The emotional scenes took place outside Ibrox Stadium following the iconic kitman's funeral service (Getty)
Fans lined the streets for Bell's final trip to Ibrox (Getty Images)

Bell, who was with the club for over 30 years, was hailed as a “legend and a friend” by club chairman Douglas Park following his sudden passing earlier this month.

The Rangers squad attended the private funeral service for Bell just 24 hours after returning from Spain.

Bell spent over 30 years at Rangers (PA)

Former club captains Richard Gough and Barry Ferguson were in attendance alongside Stewart Robertson, Andrew Dickson, Alastair Johnson and John Bennett.

Current skipper James Tavernier was expected to conduct a bible reading at the ceremony.

Celtic kitmen Hughie Hoolighan and Steve Wright represented the Ibrox side's rivals while Hearts midfielder Andy Halliday and Tynecastle assistant Lee McCulloch paid their respects.

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