Rangers supporters attending Sunday's home game against Hibernian are being urged to take part in a minute's applause for Kieran Menzies, a 29-year-old father of two who died of cancer in May.
Kieran, from East Kilbride, passed away on May 18 after a hard battle with the disease. He leaves behind his sons George, 6, and Kaycee, 3. A season ticket holder in the Main Stand, he was a devoted Rangers fan, and mourners were asked to wear a touch of blue at his funeral on June 4 at South Lanarkshire Crematorium.
Family's request
His mother, Lorna, and sister, Sophie, have now asked fans to applaud in the 29th minute of the match to celebrate his life. In an emotional online post, Sophie wrote: "For all Rangers fans attending the Rangers v Hibs game at Ibrox on August 9. This is my brother Kieran Menzies who sadly lost his battle to cancer in May at just 29 years of age.
"Kieran was a huge Rangers supporter who attended most games with his season ticket in the Main Stand. We are asking everyone to give him a round of applause during the 29th minute of the match on Sunday.
"The only thing Kieran loved more than Rangers were his two sons George and Kaycee. They will both be attending the match and it would mean the world to them if everyone clapped for their daddy."
Previous tributes
Minute's applauses have been held for several Rangers supporters in recent years. In February, James Scrimgeour died overnight from natural causes after travelling to Portugal to watch Rangers play Porto. A tribute was held during the next fixture against Kilmarnock.
In March last year, Ibrox stood and clapped for Christopher Potter, a 40-year-old father of three who died after being hit by a vehicle in Istanbul. Banners reading "Rest Easy Christopher Potter" and "With the angels you'll be singing, our very special friend. Christopher Potter 1984-2025" were displayed around the stadium.
