Scott Arfield vowed to return to Rangers “in some capability” after saying his goodbyes to the membership and supporters at Ibrox on Wednesday evening.
The Govan membership requested followers to remain behind after the ultimate dwelling recreation of the season – a 2-2 cinch Premiership draw with Hearts – to pay tribute to the 34-year-old midfielder in addition to Allan McGregor, Alfredo Morelos, Ryan Kent and long-term injured defender Filip Helander, all of whom will go away in the summertime.
Arfield, who turned a followers favorite following his transfer from Burnley in 2018, instructed RangersTV: “It’s an incredible 5 years I’ve had right here.
“I wished to win the title after I first got here and I managed to play a serious half in successful the fifty fifth title and that’s one thing that no one will ever take away from you.
“Success might be measured in many alternative methods, it may be measured in metallic and cash or it may be measured in friendships and legacies.
“I feel I’m welcome again right here. As a lot because the supporters recognize me, I recognize them.
“It has been an incredible connection and it received’t cease right here. I will likely be again at this membership in some capability at some point.”
In typical trend, veteran goalkeeper McGregor, ending his second spell on the membership, was “dissatisfied” at shedding a last-gasp equaliser to Jambos substitute Garang Kuol in his last aggressive dwelling match.
Hearts skipper Lawrence Shankland opened the scoring after lower than a minute and it was on the very finish of the primary half by which Rangers edged their means again into the sport, Todd Cantwell levelling with a tidy end.
Style Sakala then put Rangers forward within the forty seventh minute however within the last seconds of three added minutes Kuol fired within the equaliser after some sloppy defending.
McGregor instructed RangersTV that he’s wanting ahead to his testimonial recreation in opposition to Champions League-bound Newcastle at Ibrox in the summertime.
The 41-year-old stated: “Will probably be good. It’s good that they’ve certified for the Champions League.
“I’m certain they are going to convey a great crew. Hopefully the followers will come and hopefully we can have just a few new signings as effectively. It needs to be a great recreation.”
McGregor, who got here by the youth system at Ibrox, admits he’ll miss being a Rangers participant.
He stated: “I’ll miss the followers, I’ll miss the ambiance however I’ll undoubtedly be again supporting.
“The most effective followers on the planet, they caught by the membership in the course of the unhealthy occasions and the nice. I’ve a lot respect for them. I’m one myself. They’re sensible.
“After I walked by the door after I was 11 or 12 I by no means thought of enjoying greater than 500 video games, successful trophies, being within the Corridor of Fame.
“It’s undoubtedly one thing particular.
“It’s got to finish in some unspecified time in the future and in case you realise you can deal with it higher.”
