Rangers have announced the sad passing of the much-loved Mary ‘Tiny’ Gallacher.
Tiny, who served the club for over 50 years, was a treasured friend to generations of players and staff at Ibrox.
Mary followed in her mother Lizzie Love, and her grandmother Maggie Lindsay’s footsteps when she joined the club in 1967.
Her family ties didn’t end there with her sister Irene working alongside her in the catering department, her husband John working in hospitality at the stadium, and her dad Willie and Uncle Davy also being part of the Rangers family.
Several members of her own family are also still working at the club to carry on the legacy.
In 2001, Tiny was invited to Monte Carlo to receive a special UEFA award on behalf of her loyal service to the club.
She was presented with the John Greig Achievement Award in 2014, and spent her final years at Rangers as a tour guide, delighting visitors of the history of the club, with a few special personal stories too.
Tiny was given a guard of honour from the players in April 2019 to mark her retirement and watched as Steven Gerrard’s side produced a 3-0 win over Hearts at Ibrox.
Rangers Chief Executive Officer, James Bisgrove, commented: “On behalf of everyone at Rangers football club we are deeply saddened to hear of Tiny’s passing.
“She dedicated her life to Rangers and worked at the club for more than five decades in a variety of roles.
“Tiny was a trusted friend and colleague to a host of Rangers legends and a much-cherished member of the Rangers family.
“Our thoughts are with her family at this sad and difficult time.”
