THEY don’t score goals. They don’t even keep them out. They don’t earn the big money. They don’t lap up the adoration of the crowd. But they are the lifeblood of our football clubs, and every so often, they are appreciated as such.
The death of Rangers stalwart Jimmy Bell this week sparked an outpouring of grief and sorrow from fans that is normally reserved for the passing of highly-regarded players or managers. There were flags and strips left outside the famous blue gates at Ibrox – from fans of Rangers, Celtic and other clubs too – and all for a humble kitman. Except, that’s not really all that Bell was or represented.
