JIMMY CALDERWOOD’S funeral cortège will pass by Ibrox Stadium before the legendary Scottish football manager is laid to rest.
The former Dunfermline and Aberdeen manager’s funeral takes place in Glasgow on Tuesday.
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Calderwood passed away four weeks ago at the age of 69 following a lengthy battle with dementia.
The Govan-born ex-Birmingham City midfielder, who played and coached in Holland, was a big Rangers supporter.
Calderwood’s family have organised that his wish to pass by Ibrox is carried out and revealed a touching gesture from the club.
His partner Yvonne Buchanan’s son Mark said: “Jimmy’s team was, without question, Rangers.
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“As a boy, he dreamed of the day they would knock on his door and invite him to play.
“As a manager, he did come close to the top job there, but it wasn’t meant to be.
“In truth, he would have managed the club for free – or even taken charge of the under-11s – just to be part of the team.
“After his passing, Rangers chairman John Gilligan honoured him with a Glasgow Rangers pin.
“That now sits proudly on the suit he’s wearing – a classy tribute to a class act.
“It will be an emotional moment as he passes by Ibrox Stadium, where he once cheered for his beloved team, one final time.”
The hearse will slowly drive past Ibrox between 1.30pm and 2pm on Tuesday.
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