Ex-Rangers defender Gareth McAuley has called time on his 23-year career and hailed his signing for Rangers as a "special moment".
The former West Brom and Northern Ireland star took to social media to confirm he has now retired from playing.
McAuley, 39, thanked all his former clubs and their supporters for their love over the years.
After 23 years playing football its time for new challenges pic.twitter.com/WOdOr3Cw6j
— Gareth McAuley (@G23mcauley) September 30, 2019
And he admitted it had always been a dream to play for the Ibrox club.
He said: "The final move was also a very special moment for me; signing for Rangers, the club I supported as a boy.
"To pull on that blue shirt meant the world to me."
McAuley made just ten appearances for the Light Blues after being brought to the club to help the younger players and bring some experience to the set-up.
He has revealed he now plans to enjoy spending time with his family with his days on the pitch over.
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