Some rival players came back to play for the Gers because they enjoyed the old stadium so much.
Rangers and Celtic are regarded as two of the biggest clubs in the world, and supporters from all over the world come to Glasgow to see the big two in person. Nothing compares to a European night out in the city’s East End, as Parkhead supporters will tell you, as the team has won historic games against teams like AC Milan, Barcelona, and most recently, RB Leipzig, during the past 17 years.
Gers supporters, on the other hand, will argue that Ibrox’s atmosphere when the big guns are in town is unmatched and cite the positive remarks made about the stadium by some of the greatest players who have played there in the past.
Twenty of the most well-known remarks regarding the renowned old ground have been uncovered by Record Sport after searching through the archives.
About the Rangers’ famous atmosphere
Gianluigi Buffon
“Anfield, in Liverpool, that was one of the few stadiums – along with Rangers in Glasgow and Fenerbahce in Istanbul – where there was such commotion for the first 15-20 minutes that I had trouble concentrating.”
Jude Bellingham
“It was brilliant to play here of course, it’s a brilliant atmosphere, a good team, a good test.”
Bellingham was so affected by Ibrox that he simply needed to say, “Some gaff,” to express how he felt.
Khedira Sami
“I had an incredible first Champions League game away at Glasgow Rangers. “I have never witnessed a game with such a remarkable atmosphere as this one.
“I thought right away, ‘This is really something special.'” “It had a unique atmosphere, you feel like the whole world is watching and I have loved the competition ever since.”
Valdes Victor
Both at home and away, Celtic produce a fantastic atmosphere, but I still believe that our match against Rangers was the most scary venue I have ever played in. They made a lot of noise, so there must be something about Glasgow. As a goalie, you normally filter out the noise from the supporters, but that night’s noise was unavoidable.
There isn’t another instance that comes to me where we didn’t score while Henry, Ronaldinho, and Messi were all on the same pitch. “That night, Rangers battled like warriors, and I have no doubt that the atmosphere they created for their players and the fans played a significant role in their performance.”
Del Piero, Alessandro
“What I recall is the warm reception and the enthusiasm of the crowd, which cheers and sings for his side for ninety minutes while also showing respect and admiration for the opposition. “I went out with lots of applause, and it was a great honour for me.”
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