DEREK Johnstone is considered one of the all-time Rangers greats for everything he achieved during his first trophy-laden spell with the Ibrox club.

And the Barcelona Bear played alongside some Light Blues legends like John Greig and Sandy Jardine in his time with the Glasgow giants.

So it says a great deal about Davie Cooper's ability when Johnstone declares the winger was the most talented team mate he ever had.

And it speaks volumes for Cooper's brilliance when the fifth top scorer in Light Blues history says he netted the best goal he ever saw.

He said: "Without a shadow of a doubt, Davie's famous goal for Rangers against Celtic in the Drybrough Cup Final at Hampden back in 1979 was the best I ever saw.

"He made it entirely himself. He chipped the ball over the heads of three Celtic defenders and slotted home. He didn't need any help at all.

"Sandy Jardine actually scored a screamer that day. He ran full 80 yards and then netted. But nobody remembers that one because of Davie's wonderful effort."

Johnstone continued: "The best player I ever played with was, without doubt, Davie Cooper as well.

"He was outstanding. He used to get a bit of stick because he was so one-footed and didn't have a lot of pace, but what he could do with the ball at his feet was sensational.

"He could go for spells being really quiet and then all of a sudden do something that changed the game entirely.

"He was an incredible talent and I was proud to be able to say that I played alongside him for Rangers."