Jack Butland joined Rangers last month on a four-year deal after his release by Crystal Palace and is in line to take over from Allan McGregor; Butland is one of five new signings Rangers have made so far this summer and they are also close to completing a deal for forward Cyriel Dessers
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:19, UK
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Jack Butland aims to follow in the footsteps of two Rangers goalkeeping greats as he settles into life with the Ibrox club.
The 30-year-old joined the Light Blues last month on a four-year contract after his release by Crystal Palace and is in line to take over from 41-year-old Allan McGregor, whose time at the Govan outfit came to an end last season.
Appearing at the Rangers Training Centre on Tuesday, two days after the one-year anniversary of the death of former Rangers 'keeper Andy 'The Goalie' Goram, Butland spoke about emulating two Ibrox heroes.
«That's the plan,» the England international said. «You are talking about two goalies — 'The Goalie' and Greegsy (McGregor) — two guys who have an incredible history with the club.
»They knew what Rangers was about. Watching the memorial video to Andy Goram the other day, painted a picture of what he was like, what he meant to the club and what the club meant to him.
«I think that's what this club is all about. It has a rich history of top goalkeepers and that is something that I will be looking to continue both on and off the pitch, trying to learn about the club, enjoy it, take it all in and hopefully follow in their footsteps which, of course, is a big ask because of what they have done.»
Butland, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Manchester United without playing, won the last
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