Rangers return to league action tomorrow evening after their 3-1 Old Firm victory at Celtic Park on Saturday, as they welcome managerless Aberdeen to Ibrox - the first of back-to-back Premiership meetings between the sides, with Sunday’s reverse fixture at Pittodrie already looming large.
Ahead of the double-header, Rangers legend Ian Durrant has been reflecting on one of the most iconic moments in the club’s modern history: clinching the league title at Pittodrie in 1987, a night that still resonates deeply with supporters of a certain generation.
That triumph came during Graeme Souness’ first season in charge and ended a decade-long wait for a league championship.
For Durrant, the scenes that followed remain unforgettable - and chaotic in the best possible way.
“It had been 10 years,” Durrant recalled in an interview with SNN Sports.
“All of a sudden, all the fans are on the pitch - we get back into the tunnel, and I swear I’ve got one boot, one sock, my shorts and my top are away, and I’ve got a pair of pants on.
“A guy came up to me about two years ago with a Puma boot and says, ‘I’ve got your boot.’”
The celebrations spilled everywhere. Players were lifted, dragged, spun upside down and separated from whatever kit they could cling on to.
Goalposts were torn down as Pittodrie became a sea of blue as Rangers reclaimed their place at the top of Scottish football.
That title win was a cornerstone moment not just for the club, but for Durrant personally.
Across his Rangers career, the midfielder would go on to win six league titles and seven cups, cementing his place as one of the most decorated and admired players of his era.
Yet, Aberdeen and Pittodrie also represents the darkest chapter of his playing life.
In October1988, Durrant suffered his infamous knee injury at the hands of Neil Simpson which kept him sidelined for almost three years, an incident that has fuelled deep-rooted animosity between the clubs ever since.
The challenge robbed Rangers and Scotland of one of their brightest talents at the peak of his powers and remains a flashpoint for supporters to this day.
That history adds extra edge to any meeting between the sides - and particularly to Sunday’s trip north.
While tomorrow’s Ibrox clash is about setting the tone, Pittodrie has long been a venue where titles, tempers and seasons can turn.
From a Rangers perspective, the immediate focus is clear.
Take care of business at home, build momentum, then head to Aberdeen with confidence and purpose.
Durrant’s memories serve as a reminder of what dominance, belief and togetherness can achieve - even in the most hostile surroundings.
As Rangers prepare for two demanding league fixtures in quick succession, the echoes of 1987 linger as the Gers look to cement their place back in the Scottish Premiership title race and close the gap on league leaders Hearts.
Pittodrie has delivered pain, controversy and glory in equal measure. This week offers a chance to write another chapter for Danny Rohl and the Rangers side of 2026.