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THOUSANDS upon thousands of kids growing up dream of one day pulling on the famous light blue jersey and playing for Rangers, very few are lucky enough to do so.
Alan Lowing was one of them.
Now residing in New York where he is training to become a physiotherapist, Lowing spent a decade at Ibrox as he progressed through the youth ranks all the way to the first team.
A serious injury would rob him of his chance of becoming a fixture in the Rangers side of the mid-noughties but he looks back on his time in Govan with great fondness.
Lowing was initially scouted by the late Gers youth team coach Billy Duncanson and Academy scout Billy Marshall playing for his local boys club, Castleglen.
The self-confessed Rangers fan says it was a proud moment when he penned his first professional contract but an even prouder moment for his father.
“I think my dad was probably happier than I was when I signed,” he joked.
“He sacrificed a lot when I was young. We used to train up at Auchenhowie during the week. He would work till 5pm, come home, not even have his dinner, take me out to Auchenhowie, watch the training then we’d come home. He used to do that three times a week and if I was playing he would always try and come to watch me.
“He was living that through me so it was pretty cool for him I think.
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“My dad had a season ticket, the same seat for 40 odd years, he sits in the Copland, my brother had a season ticket for a while too.
“I’ve always been a Rangers fan, my family is full of Rangers fans so I was living the dream.”
Even at such a tender age, it didn’t take Lowing long to be indoctrinated into the winning mentality that sets Rangers apart from the vast majority of football clubs.
“Even at that age, I could just tell it was a different standard but I fitted in so I was quite happy to be there.
Every game, the coaches would drill into us that we’re Rangers, we’re the better team, we need to take charge of the game early.
“It was always a case of win the early battles and our quality will come through. Even at a young age, it was drilled into us, to make sure we start
Alan Lowing was one of them.
Now residing in New York where he is training to become a physiotherapist, Lowing spent a decade at Ibrox as he progressed through the youth ranks all the way to the first team.
A serious injury would rob him of his chance of becoming a fixture in the Rangers side of the mid-noughties but he looks back on his time in Govan with great fondness.
Lowing was initially scouted by the late Gers youth team coach Billy Duncanson and Academy scout Billy Marshall playing for his local boys club, Castleglen.
The self-confessed Rangers fan says it was a proud moment when he penned his first professional contract but an even prouder moment for his father.
“I think my dad was probably happier than I was when I signed,” he joked.
“He sacrificed a lot when I was young. We used to train up at Auchenhowie during the week. He would work till 5pm, come home, not even have his dinner, take me out to Auchenhowie, watch the training then we’d come home. He used to do that three times a week and if I was playing he would always try and come to watch me.
“He was living that through me so it was pretty cool for him I think.
READ MORE: Andrius Velicka recounts firing Rangers to the title, the Kaunas debacle and a 'buzzing' Barry Ferguson
“My dad had a season ticket, the same seat for 40 odd years, he sits in the Copland, my brother had a season ticket for a while too.
“I’ve always been a Rangers fan, my family is full of Rangers fans so I was living the dream.”
Even at such a tender age, it didn’t take Lowing long to be indoctrinated into the winning mentality that sets Rangers apart from the vast majority of football clubs.
“Even at that age, I could just tell it was a different standard but I fitted in so I was quite happy to be there.
Every game, the coaches would drill into us that we’re Rangers, we’re the better team, we need to take charge of the game early.
“It was always a case of win the early battles and our quality will come through. Even at a young age, it was drilled into us, to make sure we start
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