Butland bids farewell to Rangers fans

Jack Butland has posted a farewell message to Rangers fans, with the goalkeeper expected to depart to Hull City following the arrival of Croatian Ivor Pandur.

After three years and more than 150 appearances for the club, the former England international says the Ibrox support have created “lifelong Rangers fans” within the Butland family.

“Three years ago I made a decision to join this great football club, with no hesitation, and I’m so glad that I did,” the 33-year-old said on Instagram.

“While it’s been a rollercoaster, I’ve always tried to represent the club in the best way I can, both on and off the pitch, and I leave with great pride knowing that I truly gave the fans, the club and my team-mates my all.

“To the fans that followed us everywhere, you are what makes this club so great. We created memories and atmospheres all over Europe and the sound of Ibrox in full voice will stay with me forever.

“This is only goodbye for now. You’ve created a family of lifelong Rangers fans, once a Ranger, always a Ranger, me and my family will always be that.”