RANGERS appear to have brought the No12 jersey out of retirement.
Gers announced in 2012 that they would dedicate the number to fans who supported the club through administration and liquidation.
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The shirt was occupied by Lee Wallace at the time, who later agreed to take up the No5 top.
But the number appears to have been dusted off for back-up goalkeeper Andy Firth.
The former Liverpool kid wore 32 after joining Steven Gerrard's side from AFC Barrow in January.
However, ahead of Rangers' 4-0 Europa League win over St Joseph's, Firth announced on Instagram that he had changed numbers.
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Sharing a picture of his orange goalkeeper kit, bearing his name and the number 12, he wrote: "New season 😍 New number 🤩".
Announcing the gesture in May 2012, a club spokesperson said: "Rangers have today revealed they will retire the number 12 jersey at the end of the season in honour of the fans who have shown their unwavering support since the club went into administration.
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"Fans from Govan to America have really stepped up and shown their incredible backing in what has been a difficult last few months and supporters have made a positive difference to their beloved club by filling Ibrox and cheering on the team in times of adversity."
Then-Gers boss Ally McCoist said: “Supporters are often referred to as the 12th man and now more than ever we are seeing the incredible backing of our global fanbase doing all they can to help Rangers in difficult circ*mstances.
“To that end, we will pay tribute to our fans by retiring the No.12 jersey in their honour and dedicating it forever more to the supporters."
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