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Paul Thomson

Rangers fans unveil Jimmy Bell tribute with huge banner ahead of RB Leipzig Europa League semi-final


Rangers fans have unveiled a huge banner paying tribute to the club's legendary kitman Jimmy Bell ahead of tonight's huge Europa League semi-final clash with RB Leipzig at Ibrox.

The 69-year-old from Wishaw passed away on Tuesday and a minute's silence will be held in his memory before the second leg clash.

Ahead of the match, Rangers fans in Glasgow have erected a banner tribute labelling Bell 'The Most Successfull Kitman In The World', while listing the 18 league titles, nine Scottish Cups and 14 League Cups Rangers claimed during Bell's time in the job since 1986.

Bell, who originally worked as a bus driver for Parks of Hamilton before taking over as kitman just before Graeme Souness took the manager’s job in 1986, worked under 11 different Rangers managers.

His absence will be felt all around Ibrox and the club are hoping they can 'do it for Jimmy' when they look to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit under the lights in Govan.

Rangers' James Tavernier (R) and Leipzig's Tyler Adams during a UEFA Europa League Semi-Final match between RB Leipzig and Rangers at the Red Bull Arena (SNS Group)

If they can win the tie it will be the first time since 2008 that Rangers have reached a European final.

A special fan tribute is also being planned for Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash with Dundee United, with fans encouraged to wear retro kits in his honour.

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