THE funeral of a legendary Rangers player who passed away will take place tomorrow.
Hundreds are expected to line the streets to pay their respects to Tom Forsyth after he died at the age of 71 last week.
His funeral procession will pass through his home town of Stonehouse at around 10.30am before heading to South Lanarkshire Crematorium.
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Greg Marshall, Rangers supporters liason officer, confirmed the details today, writing: "Following the sad passing of Rangers Legend Tom Forsyth: This Friday the 21st at 10.30am Tom Forsyth’s Funeral procession will be passing through his home town of Stonehouse on route to South Lanarkshire Crematorium.
"Tom’s family are thankful for the numerous kind messages which have been of great comfort at this difficult time."
Tributes have poured in from across the game for the former defender, who made his name during a five-year spell with Motherwell.
He then moved to Ibrox in 1972 and famously scored the winner in the Scottish Cup final the following year and would go on to enjoy an illustrious career in Light Blue.
He would also represent his country on 22 occasions as he earned a place in Scottish football history.
A statement from Rangers read last week: “Everyone at Rangers Football Club is sad to learn of the news that our former player, Tom Forsyth, has passed away this evening.
“We pass on our heartfelt condolences to the entire family circle at this difficult time.”
Forsyth - known affectionately by fans as Jaws - was signed by legendary boss Jock Wallace and would win nine honours at Ibrox.
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Big Tam was part of the Treble sides of 1976 and 1978 and former team-mate Derek Johnstone told Herald and Times Sport last week: “Heroes come and go but legends live forever and Tam Forsyth is a legend. I am so sorry to learn of his passing and my thoughts and condolences are with his friends and family.
“As a player, you would rather play whim than against him. He played every game as if it was a cup final, whether it was Brechin or Barcelona.
“Tam was a gentlemen off the park and a colossus on it. He will be sadly missed.”
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