THE call from Charles Green didn’t lead to a homecoming in Light Blue for Brian Laudrup.

There could yet be an Ibrox return for the Rangers legend but, for now, he is just pleased to see his former club back on the right track on and off the park.

Three years ago, the Dane was approached by then Gers chief Green over a potential ambassadorial role at Rangers. It was a move that would have delighted the Ibrox crowd and been an honour for the man who became a hero to supporters during a glittering Rangers career.

Like a lot of plans that were made during Green’s chaotic time in Glasgow, the return of Laudrup never materialised. There was talk, but no deal.

Plenty has changed in recent years at Ibrox, though. With a new board in place and the fans back on side, there is a far more positive feeling amongst those in Light Blue.

Laudrup was back on familiar territory at Hampden yesterday to help conduct the draw for the fifth round of the Scottish Cup as Mark Warburton’s side were paired with Kilmarnock.

The 46-year-old has watched on from afar as Rangers have fallen and taken steps on the road to recovery and he would be willing to talk to anyone that picked up the phone from Ibrox if they felt he could play his part once again.

Laudrup said: “There were rumours a couple of years back that I was asked by Charles Green about becoming an ambassador and it was true, but then he left! And I never heard anything from him.

“I think he went to France or something like that. I was prepared at that time. Any former Rangers player would love to help out in any way.

“I was asked by Charles Green back then and I said that if I could help then I would be happy to. But, as I say, he disappeared.

“I haven’t spoken to the new owner and I haven’t spoken to anyone at the club for some time now because a lot of things have changed. If that came across, we would have to look at it but I haven’t been asked.

“I would have loved to have helped the club at that time. There are signs that there are some great people coming into the club to help.

“It was a little bit strange, but I understand he was very busy with other things.”

It may be nearly 18 years since Laudrup left Rangers but the former striker retains a special place in the hearts of supporters and remains the finest player that many have ever seen grace the hallowed Ibrox turf.

The feelings of fondness are mutual and the Dane has never lost his affection for the club where he helped Walter Smith’s side win nine-in-a-row and was part of a legendary Gers line-up.

Rangers are operating in far different circumstances at present as they bid for a return to the Premiership this season and Laudrup has watched on from afar at the Light Blues’ fall and rise in recent years.

He said: “I think it’s strange because people back home keep asking me about what’s happening because they haven’t seen Rangers for years.

“Obviously it’s difficult for me as well living in Denmark as I haven’t seen Rangers play for a number of years but I try to read as much as I can on the internet.

“Most supporters would love Rangers back up because it means a lot to how the Premier League is.

“In terms of Europe, it would be good to have not just Celtic but another team representing this country.

“But it will take years. As you know, it’s a very young side – with talented, hungry players.

“As you know, young, hungry players are fearless but sometimes also sometimes careless because they don’t have the experience and they need that.

“So it will take time. But hopefully there will be a very successful future for Rangers Football Club.”

The story of Rangers’ fall from grace and their bid to return to the top of our game is a lengthy one but there are still plenty of chapters to be written in the coming weeks, months and years.

Like many of his team-mates, Laudrup has done his best to keep up to speed with the latest developments at Ibrox and the 42-year-old knows the tale will have had an impact on stars from across the world and across the generations.

He said: “The problem is at times you are out of sight, out of mind and it can be difficult to keep up with former players.

“I haven’t spoken too many of my team-mates for years now, apart from The Goalie (Andy Goram) occasionally.

“It is fair to say that by the interviews I have seen that we are all quite upset by what has happened in recent years and now we hope that Rangers will get back to normal.

“The last time I was [at Ibrox] was two or three years ago. I work at weekends for the Premier League so I haven’t had time to come back. I will try and get over at least once before the season ends.”