RANGERS new boy Nicky Law reckons the bumper Ibrox crowds will help him maintain his blistering start to the season.

Law took part in his first games for the Gers at their own stadium last week against Newcastle United and Brechin City and the former Motherwell midfielder performed well for Ally McCoist's new-look team in both outings.

The 25-year-old had played at the world-famous Govan ground for his old club Well several times in the past, including last season in the Scottish Communities League Cup.

But the run-outs against both Newcastle and Brechin were the first occasions he had the home support behind him. Over 34,000 fans - an astonishing number for a third tier club - have bought season tickets for Stage Two of "The Journey".

And in excess of 44,000 turned up to see club legend Sandy Jardine unfurl the Third Division flag before the Brechin game last Saturday.

English star Law believes the level of backing will bring out the very best in him in the seasons ahead.

"I thoroughly enjoyed having the Rangers support behind me at Ibrox in the games against Newcastle and Brechin," he revealed.

"I had my family up in Scotland for the Newcastle match and playing for Rangers in my first game at Ibrox was a very proud moment for me.

"The crowd was absolutely fantastic in both games. Playing at Ibrox for Rangers is as good as it gets for a footballer.

"The meeting with Newcastle was fantastic. To get that many people at a friendly game (over 27,000 turned up) was just amazing.

"It was the same at the weekend for a game against a part-time team. There was a huge crowd there and it was a great occasion.

"Playing against Brechin was my first competitive game at Ibrox as a Rangers player and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

"I had played there on a few occasions for Motherwell and we didn't take anything from those games. So my memories of Ibrox weren't great.

"But now it is a different story and I am sure I will enjoy playing there in front of so many people. I am looking forward to it."

In the past, some high- profile multi-million pound signings have struggled to cope with the level of expectation at Rangers.

And Law readily admits he has still to experience the wrath of the Light Blues support for a poor performance.

But he reflected: "I think the size of the support will bring out the very best in me. I personally enjoy the pressure of playing in front of big crowds.

"I like having big crowds right behind me wanting me to do well and I think that I will respond to having that sort of backing.

"I suppose I am living the dream of all of the people who sit in the stands watching by playing for Rangers. They would give anything to be doing what I am doing.

"So I think the fans appreciate players who give their all for their club. That is my playing style so I think I will be all right.

"The fans want you to give 110% every time you take to the field for Rangers and that is what I try to do whenever I play.

"The fans have been great with me on and off the park during the time I have been at Rangers and long may that continue."

Under SPFL rules, Rangers manager McCoist is only allowed to play two unsigned players in any SPFL Division One match.

And each trialist, who must have been previously registered in Scotland, can only play in three matches before the SFA signing ban expires on August 31.

Law admitted that not being able to take part in every match for the Glasgow giants in the coming weeks will be difficult for him.

But he said: "We all knew when we signed what the situation was. It is frustrating, but we will just have to accept it and get on with it."