Ovie Ejaria was given a crash course in Ibrox traditions as he made a substitute appearance against Shkupi.
Thinking nothing of it the on loan Liverpool midfielder crossed himself as he made his first appearance at Ibrox.
That gesture was greeted by groans from some fans at the match with others on social media making their anger perfectly clear.
Happy 12th of July ???????????? pic.twitter.com/yi8p7n0kQN
— tam sellics son (@gibbygibbo1) July 12, 2018
He crossed himself. Get him to fuck
— Hugh Brown (@hughieb79) July 12, 2018
Not on about the team. I’m tweeting about a catholic playing for the greatest team on earth and he ran on the pitch and crossed himself. That’s total disrespect or ignorance from a player. He obviously doesn’t know history or the club. Look at what the mob support ? Terrorists
— Hugh Brown (@hughieb79) July 12, 2018
What the fuck ? A rangers player crossing themselves on the 12th. Fuck off.
— Hugh Brown (@hughieb79) July 12, 2018
Wow imagine that in 2018 !!
— Theresa McG ???????????????????????????????????????????? (Tee) ???????? (@theresacfc) July 12, 2018
Green boots and blessing your self on the 12th???????? it’s 2018 not 1690 ya plum????????
— COYBIG1979 (@allanframe1) July 12, 2018
It seems that the Ibrox PR operation has decided to omit some of the traditions of the club and supporters when they brief players about the club.
Every arrival seems keen to discuss playing for the most successful club in the world and the life changing aspect of a phone call from Steven Gerrard.
Perhaps an explanation of the new manderin orange change kit, the relevance of an orange sash programme cover design and blue and orange tifo display from the fans will be useful for new arrivals.