Half-Time Tribute: Scottish Soldiers Return from Afghanistan at Ibrox Stadium (Rangers 5-0 Inverness)

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Half-Time Tribute: Scottish Soldiers Return from Afghanistan at Ibrox Stadium (Rangers 5-0 Inverness)

Soldiers of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion and the Royal Highland Fusiliers, Royal Regiment of Scotland who have returned from active service in Afghanistan took to the pitch at half-time during the Clydesdale Premier League match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow

Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful and poignant image captured by Chris Clark, Half-Time Tribute at Ibrox Stadium comes to life as Scottish soldiers, proudly representing the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion and the Royal Highland Fusiliers, Royal Regiment of Scotland, take to the pitch during the Clydesdale Premier League match between Rangers and Inverness in season 08-09. The soldiers, who had recently returned from active service in Afghanistan, were greeted with a heartfelt applause and standing ovation from the capacity crowd. The atmosphere was electric as the soldiers marched onto the field, their uniforms adorned with the battle honours they had earned in the war-torn country. The football match, a seemingly mundane event, took a backseat as the focus shifted to the brave men and women who had put their lives on the line for their country. The players and officials of both teams joined in the tribute, forming a guard of honour as the soldiers passed by, saluting their bravery and sacrifice. The scene was a testament to the enduring spirit of unity and resilience that exists between the military and the football community in Scotland. It was a moment that transcended the boundaries of sport and politics, reminding us of the sacrifices made by our armed forces and their unwavering commitment to protecting our freedom and way of life. As the soldiers left the pitch, the crowd erupted into a cacophony of cheers and applause, a fitting tribute to their bravery and heroism. The image of the soldiers on the pitch, surrounded by the sea of blue and white scarves, is a powerful reminder of the deep-rooted connection between the military and football in Scotland, and the unwavering support that the people of Scotland have for their troops.

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