Glasgow memories: Short and sweet Rangers signing was dream come true for Bobby

Bobby Cunning (left) bidding farewell to Jackie Cox, Hamilton manager, before signing for Rangers.
EVER since he could kick a ball, Bobby Cunning had wanted to play for Rangers.
So Scot Symon made the young Hamilton Academicals striker a very happy man when he signed him for the ibrox club in September 1954.
Bobby’s grandson Jamie got in touch to tell us: “Scot Symon became the manager of Rangers FC in 1954 and his first signing was my grandpa. It took place in the Central Hotel and the fee was £2500.”
Bobby’s debut was in a Glasgow Cup replay against Clyde on September 10, just a few days after his momentous signing. Our sister newspaper noted that he and fellow newcomers (McKenzie and Menzies) “passed their test with honours.”

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