FRASER Aird admits he expects ‘mixed emotions’ when he returns to Rangers tonight seeking to help Dunfermline to a Betfred Cup shock.

The Canada internationalist grew up a Rangers supporter and went on to fulfil his dream of playing for his boyhood heroes.

The winger played 85 times and scored 12 times for the Ibrox outfit as they rose back up the leagues following demotion to the Third Division in 2012.

But, having been rewarded with a five-year deal in 2013, Aird decided to cut his ties after dropping out the first-team picture and he ripped up the remaining 18 months of his contract back in January.

The 22-year-old joined Falkirk but, with his time there struck with tragedy following the death of Rangers-supporting dad Bill, he was freed in the summer.

“It’s a massive game for us against Rangers, a great draw for the club,” said Aird. “It will be interesting for me going back there. It’ll be good and I’m looking forward to it.

“I grew up a massive Rangers fan, my whole family are Rangers fans. I have the chance to go back and impress at Ibrox and hopefully I can do that.

“I think it will be mixed emotions for me but I’m a Dunfermline player now.”