Graham Roberts conducting the Orchestra

[Johnny Yen]

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1240293081808846848

Great memories, I was at the game and in amongst the bedlam I never noticed him doing it at the time, watching the highlights the following day with the family, I mind us all erupting when it came on.

 

[Arminius]

I was in my usual seat CR2.

Fabulous day. Really wonderful memories of better days gone by.

 

[Coisty09]

He did an online Q&A along with the magnificent bastard a few weeks ago that I was privileged enough to be involved with and it was certainly one of his sweetest moments in his time with us.

 

[LetsGo]

this needs brought back to the emoji section

 

[dh1963]

There were a few left early, so God knows how loud it might have been when King Richard equalised.
Because it was as loud a roar as I remember.

 

[Johnny Yen]

There were a few left early, so God knows how loud it might have been when King Richard equalised.
Because it was as loud a roar as I remember.

Indeed, when Butcher was sent off, you could clearly see lots of Bears heading to the exits.

 

[Calgacus]

My first game v them. EE, utter bedlam.

 

[nithbear]

There were a few left early, so God knows how loud it might have been when King Richard equalised.
Because it was as loud a roar as I remember.

Butcher himself described it as `like a plane taking off` iirc

 

[earnger]

https://imgur.com/l18ZXJl

Any Bears got this T shirt to mark the occasion , signed by the man himself.

 

[Toyota blue]

I think we were losing 2-0 at halftime and seriously worried it would be a tanking
One of the few games we didn’t win but the draw felt like a victory.
All goals scored into the broomloan stand as well

 

[The Barcelona Bear]

Top moment

 

[Oduwa]

History has been kind to Roberts due to this.

 

[Toyota blue]

History has been kind to Roberts due to this.

He was a fans favourite .
I remember being at Falkirk singing Roberts must stay but the Boss was having none of it .

 

[bearspakora]

Watching that ball roll over the line into the Celtc * net is still one of the greatest Rangers goals ever.

 

[DMac]

Indeed, when Butcher was sent off, you could clearly see lots of Bears heading to the exits.

I was section red Copland rear and no one around me left at that point. Great memories, certainly felt like a win

 

[Johnny Yen]

History has been kind to Roberts due to this.

In what way?

 

[BlueBaloo]

Was in the East enclosure that day

 

[Wugs]

this needs brought back to the emoji section

Gif blagged

 

[Scooby]

I was in the Govan front, right at the end near the the Celtic fans and had a great view of the goals.

The Celtic fans were utterly destroyed by that equaliser, it was fantastic to dance, sing and taunt f*ck out them as they trooped out trying to avoid eye contact with the bears.

 

[Wugs]

Agreed !

 

[hunter1rfc]

Watching that ball roll over the line into the Celtc * net is still one of the greatest Rangers goals ever.

That scum player collapsing in a heap when the ball goes in is wonderful

 

[Oduwa]

In what way?

He left under a cloud and there have been clouds at other teams he played/managed for.

Maybe he’s just been unfortunate and not got on with lots of people.

 

[Johnny Yen]

He left under a cloud and there have been clouds at other teams he played/managed for.

Maybe he’s just been unfortunate and not got on with lots of people.

You could be right, although he was hugely popular and had played a crucial role in us winning our first title in 9 seasons, he was well on the way to legendary status before he left.

 

[Methilbear]

Govan Front and lost a shoe. How is that even possible

 

[Oduwa]

Govan Front and lost a shoe. How is that even possible

Did that happen to you?

 

[scobie1873]

My first game against that mob, and got dragged away early by my uncle, missed the good bits!

 

[bearspakora]

That scum player collapsing in a heap when the ball goes in is wonderful

I think the microphone also exploded due to the noise when the ball crossed the line.

 

[RabSpackman]

History has been kind to Roberts due to this.

I was a massive fan of Graham Roberts as a kid... one of my early heroes in a Rangers shirt. I started following Chelsea when he went there.. and they were in the old Second Division.

But you are 100% right - 3 seconds of “conducting” the crowd brought him favour that far exceeded what he deserved over the piece.
He was key to winning the title in 86/87 - nobody could question that.
He was equally as instrumental in the bad feeling in the squad the following year, especially when Butcher was injured and Roberts wanted to be top dog... in a dressing room with McCoist, Durrant, Gough & Souness.

 

[Beer Belly Loyal]

Indeed, when Butcher was sent off, you could clearly see lots of Bears heading to the exits.

Nonsense! You just made that up.

 

[Johnny Yen]

Nonsense! You just made that up.

Why on earth would I make it up? I was actually at the game and remember.

Watch the extended highlights, when Butcher is sent off, you clearly see Bears leaving.

 

[Oduwa]

Nonsense! You just made that up.

Two nil down to the great unwashed and a man down?

Not a huge stretch.

 

[SimonLeBon]

I think Roberts only played in one victory against the Vhermin and that was just after he had signed for us, we beat them 2 nil in the new year match at Ibrox.

 

[Zed]

Robbo is a very good mate of mine. Stayed at mine when he got the Clyde job and was told it was a mistake to have Joe ‘the dip’ Miller as his No2. Proven correct later.

He gets on well with Souness nowadays. Used to engage mouth before brain!!

 

[Orange Peel]

Was in the East enclosure that day

Same

 

[bluewonder]

I was a massive fan of Graham Roberts as a kid... one of my early heroes in a Rangers shirt. I started following Chelsea when he went there.. and they were in the old Second Division.

But you are 100% right - 3 seconds of “conducting” the crowd brought him favour that far exceeded what he deserved over the piece.
He was key to winning the title in 86/87 - nobody could question that.
He was equally as instrumental in the bad feeling in the squad the following year, especially when Butcher was injured and Roberts wanted to be top dog... in a dressing room with McCoist, Durrant, Gough & Souness.

Apparently Souness gave him the captaincy in Butcher's absence to appease him and even Richard Gough stated in his book that Roberts was very nasty towards younger members of the squad when he should have been encouraging them.

He met his match in Souness when he thought his popularity with the fans would see him stay after the bust up they had. I loved Roberts in his time with us and he never speaks ill of us but I suppose the way he got on at the time off the field was just the way the guy was.

 

[icrfc]

I was just behind him in the Copland Front Yellow Section that day, unbelievable scenes when we scored the equaliser and the conducting was brilliant.

 

[Sancus]

That scum player collapsing in a heap when the ball goes in is wonderful

Father Grant I believe, which makes it sweeter.

 

[Simply a Bear]

Watching that ball roll over the line into the Celtc * net is still one of the greatest Rangers goals ever.

I wish we had a player like Durrant in the current team. Great player.

 

[Rudolph Hucker]

I wish we had a player like Durrant in the current team. Great player.

Absolutely! Last minute, a man down and he still finds the energy to make a surging run more than half the length of the pitch and put in 2 crosses to set up the goal. Brilliant

 

[TPB90]

Wasn't even born when this game took place but definitely one of the most iconic images in our history.

 

[portproddyboysfb]

East enclosure that day getting rag dolled in all the bedlam

 

[Luca Stroppi]

Wasn’t at this one so I listened to this game on Radio Clyde which was generally a good listen back then before it morphed into Kiddy Fiddler FM. When King Richard equalised NEVER HEARD A ROAR LIKE IT SINCE OR BEFORE! Thought the speakers on our stereo had blew!

 

[HandsomeHead]

Nonsense! You just made that up.

No he’s not. I was in the Govan and remember fans leaving after the Yahoos’ second.

 

[Methilbear]

yes had to go back to Paisley with one shoe

Did that happen to you?

h

 

[Azurian]

I was right at the back in the Club Deck and ended up several rows further down when big Rico scored, the whole place went crazy with people standing on their seats giving it laldy, it was a magnificent moment, one I will certainly never forget, it was the best drawn game that was ever at.

 

[BlueHaze]

Still annoys me till this day that I missed Roberts goalkeeping debut,I got thrown out after our first goal.

 

[Noddy]

I was right at the back in the Club Deck and ended up several rows further down when big Rico scored, the whole place went crazy with people standing on their seats giving it laldy, it was a magnificent moment, one I will certainly never forget, it was the best drawn game that was ever at.

You were at the back of the Club Deck in 1987?

 

[Azurian]

You were at the back of the Club Deck in 1987?

No it wasn't the Club Deck,it was the Main Stand (old age doesn't come easily especially regarding the memory)

 

[Noddy]

No it wasn't the Club Deck,it was the Main Stand (old age doesn't come easily especially regarding the memory)

It happens to the best of us. I was in the Centenary Stand that day.

 

[Johansen]

I was right at the back in the Club Deck and ended up several rows further down when big Rico scored, the whole place went crazy with people standing on their seats giving it laldy, it was a magnificent moment, one I will certainly never forget, it was the best drawn game that was ever at.

You're luck you're still alive then, the club deck was not there in 1987. What a great fall you would have had.