RANGERS have revealed they will retire the No12 jersey at the end of the season in honour of the fans who have backed the club since it went into administration.

The Ibrox club will pay tribute to supporters at tomorrow’s game against Motherwell by dedicating the No12 jersey to them.

A card with a message of thanks from manager Ally McCoist will also be put on every seat.

The first-team squad will also carry a banner of thanks to the fans on to the pitch before kick- off and a souvenir programme saluting fans will be available

McCoist said: “Supporters are often referred to as the 12th man and now, more than ever, we are seeing the incredible backing of our global fanbase doing all they can to help Rangers.

“We will pay tribute to our fans by retiring the No12 jersey in their honour and dedicating it forever to the supporters.

“I have been truly humbled by the way our fans have supported the club since we went into administration. Our support has been everything we thought it would be and more and they have shown an allegiance to the club which has been unequalled.

“I’d like to thank them for their ongoing loyalty and commitment to the club we all love.”

Lee Wallace, the club’s No12, said: “The fans have been absolutely fantastic this season and handing over the No12 jersey to them is the least I can do.”

Adapted from the BBC Website