Tributes have been paid to Rangers superfan George Barnett who became a viral sensation in 2012 when the club went into administration.
Fans unfurled a banner at the match against Ross County at Ibrox on Saturday in memory of the lifelong supporter who died suddenly at home on December 1 aged 58.
It read: “RIP George Barnett, 1959-2017.
“The big house did stay open.”
Fans were making reference to a TV interview George took part in on the day the Ibrox club went into administration in February 2012.
Standing outside the stadium, he said: “The league’s gone and that’s it.”
Then, in a catchphrase which was widely circulated, he added: “The bottom line is, the big house must stay open.”
Admirers of the Light Blues supporter have also turned to Twitter to share touching tributes.
RIP George Barnett - ‘The Big Hoose Did Stay Open’ pic.twitter.com/WMkCXE6aHH
— RangersHistory (@RangersFACTS) December 9, 2017
Rest in peace George Barnett pic.twitter.com/6SD5h3IUa8
— Jack (@JackMcD72) December 9, 2017
Although I don't follow his team, he obviously loved his club as much as we all do ours.
— Jimmy Devlin (@JimmyDevlin) December 4, 2017
George Barnett God Bless big man R.I.P #Rangersfc #YNWA pic.twitter.com/0MJzyP5K9R
Such a shame always remember the big hoose must stay open interview on TV years ago RIP Big Man
— Gers Lockscreens 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 (@GersLockscreens) December 10, 2017
#RIP George Barnett #TheBigHouseDidStayOpen pic.twitter.com/aJRRyzS8hG
— RFCAutism/Inclusion (@Aurynaimee) December 9, 2017
God bless George. rest in Peace.
— Niall Archbold Agent (@IrishRealtorNC) December 11, 2017
The funeral service is set to take place at Daldowie Crematorium in Broomhouse this Thursday (December 14) at 1.45pm.
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