LEE WALLACE insists Rangers fans should remember the contributions of everyone who has helped the club on the road to recovery in recent years.

The Light Blues skipper will get his hands on the Championship trophy later this month after Mark Warburton’s side clinched the second tier title with victory over Dumbarton on Tuesday night.

The 1-0 win ensured Rangers will play Premiership football once again next term as they completed their four year journey through the lower leagues of Scottish football.

A good campaign could yet turn into a great one for the Gers if Warburton’s side can see off Peterhead in the Petrofac Training Cup final tomorrow and then beat Old Firm rivals Celtic in the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup next weekend.

Wallace is one of only three players – alongside Dean Shiels and Barrie McKay – to have played in the Third Division, League One and Championship with Rangers and completed ‘The Journey’.

Gers legend Derek Johnstone told SportTimes this week that boss Ally McCoist and former players should be invited to Ibrox for the Championship coronation against Alloa.

And Wallace insists it is only right that those who played their part on and off the park during a tumultuous time is remembered for their efforts.

He said: “We can’t overlook the men that go back to day one. I’m obviously going back to Ally McCoist, Kenny McDowall and Ian Durrant who were put into a bizarre situation by stuff above their head.

“They had to get a squad together in that first season and do their best. And they did. They managed to get us through our first couple of seasons.

“We can’t overlook the fact that Lee McCulloch was a pivotal figure in everything that we did.

“Not just the fact that he was scoring goals, playing up front, centre midfield, centre back but the way he captained the team. He was first class on that front.

“It’s important that, while we have got ourselves back to where we belong, we recognise all those who played their part. It’s not just the team that have done it this season.

“We need to remember all these people who played their part. Just now, it’s a squad of 15-16 that have managed to get us over the line.

“Of course. I don’t see any reason why [they shouldn’t be invited back]. It would never be my decision. That’s something the club would have to do.

“My point is that we can’t overlook people who were involved from the start. It’s important that these guys are recognised for the hard work and effort they made for the club.

“For me personally, it’s great that I’ve managed to be here for the journey, but we can’t overlook these guys.”