Old Firm Legends pay tribute to Andy Goram at Airdrie Workmens Club: Wed 22 June 2022

Last night (22nd June 2022) at Airdrie Workmens Club, old firm stars turned out to pay tribute to Rangers legend Andy Goram. Hosted by Tam Cowan, who had the crowd in hysterics with his one liners and razor sharp ad libs, the event was also very emotional and the biggest surprise of all was Andy Goram turning up and taking to the stage in a wheelchair to thank everyone for coming. In what was meant to be a flying visit for a few mins, in classic Goram style, his thank you speech lasted for 30 mins and he didnt miss the opportunity to get tore into his footballing rivals and pals. The evening was a great success raising a whopping £28,000 for St Andrews Hospice and other worthy causes. Backstage I spoke to some of the players who were there including Frank McAvennie, Peter Grant, Charlie Miller, Colin Hendry, Gordon Smith and MC Tam Cowan which you can watch right here.

[@farlo90]

Great class from Macca and Peter representing our club. Goalie will be sad a loss to us all 😔☘

[@lizmcleod2734]

Same respect I had for Tommy Burns. 🥲

[@daviel6595]

Respect at times like this

[@whiskyfoxtrot8915]

Sorry to hear this. Lost my Dad to cancer last year. Goram was some keeper. That save against Big Pierre I'll never forget. As a Celtic supporter I hated him. That's a compliment by the way! ♥️🍀⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@notoriousbingofficial1367]

No matter whether your 💚 or 💙 you hafto give credit were it’s due absolutely unreal goalkeeper and broke my heart many of times … but sad that this is happening… sending love and respect from Belfast … a Celtic fan 💚💙

[@stevenrafferty8890]

Well said massive respect to you from a rangers fan 👍

[@jackiesmith3684]

Massive respect to you from a Hibs fan Andy goram rip was a superb goalie and saved Hibs on more than one occasion

[@dcdel1]

A remarkable man, to see two Celtic lads turn up shows a respect we cannot lose . True fans know this, god bless Andy we will never forget you.

[@thomasjones2415]

Absolutely Fantastic

[@undercoverbrother67]

We will never forget his racism, his bigotry, or his open support for sectarian serial-killer, Billy Wright.

[@glasgowisblue5366]

Absolutely no respect now when one club can't even call the other by name.

[@ExposedBen]

Humanity and dignity at its best, Godspeed Andy 🙏

[@brendanclarke8393]

Rip in peace Andy celtic supporter 🙏

[@davey8914]

English, Celtic man here. Respect to Andy, top keeper. Reminded me of Nev Southall; just didn't look the part but were top class. RIP.

[@robertalexander7484]

R.i.p Andy . Its nice to see the respect for our Goalie. Ive got tears in my eyes. Along with Davie cooper Andy was one of my idols growing up. Rest easy Big man .

[@jimmy-stourbridge-fc8980]

As a Celtic fan I hated Mr Goram because as you say he was "the goalie" best I have ever seen along with Neville Southall he broke my heart many times and that save from van Hooijdonk baffled me how the bloody hell did he save that. My thoughts are with his family,Friends & everyone at Rangers. Hail Hail sir & YNWA.

[@mclucky7086]

It's only a 90 minute game. After which opponents can become lifelong close friends. A lot of humanity here. A real credit to you, Andy, and also to every one of your pals.

[@bigdonald3285]

LEGEND 💚🍀🙏

[@thomasjones2415]

Peter Grant Huge Respect

[@colingillespie1560]

we all know how intense the Old Firm rivalry is so it was touching to see the tributes from ex celtic players , RESPECT ❤🤍💙💚💚💚

[@L555HEP]

Peter Grant summed up how the Old Firm used to be. They loved their club and we loved our club. That's the way it should be. Respect. The pettiness of today is tiring.

[@johngraham5996]

when i look back to the john grieg/billy macneil days there was no silly nonsense like you see nowadays from some players, in the old days it was pro's who played the game hard and physical but always respected each other and would often have a pint afterwards! the rivalry was only for 90 minutes, social media makes it too easy for the bigots to spout their bile 🔴⚪🔵

[@greigmn]

Correct, sad to see that it has gone.

[@mrmervinjminky1536]

I miss that rivalry after Rangers got liquidated 😪

[@L555HEP]

@@mrmervinjminky1536 surprised it took so long. Yawn

[@mrmervinjminky1536]

@@L555HEP Why you surprised? I genuinely miss our old rivalry, was a shame what happened 🙁

[@tammacinnes2945]

Just one word to describe Andy Goram...........LEGEND !.

[@manicstreetpreacher200]

A touching event for a brilliant keeper.

[@Stuart2562]

As a Hibby we will never forget him. RIP big man🙏🏻

[@jackiesmith3684]

Stuart I'm a Hibs fan as well and like you will never forget him he done Hibs proud and rangers rip big man x

[@winegums3211]

​@@jackiesmith3684if Goramwas in his prime today football he would be playing for Real Madrid. Also Scotland NO.1 he score halfway line for Hibs. Jamie Lingfield up there with Goram.

[@jackiesmith3684]

@@winegums3211 what are you talking about Andy Norman was the best goalie Hibs ever had also Scotland loved Norman when he was at Hibs was gutted when he left Hibs to go to rangers but he did what he had to do for himself and his family so tell me what your comment is all about ? I'm a hibee through and through and my son is a swell and 1 half of my family the other half are hearts so as a hibee I for one will never forget Andy goram rip and I like Marciano as a goalie as well and the guy who put the comment up about the pettiness of some people is fricking tiring and I love my club as in Hibs and I'm proud to say that I'm a hibee through and through ggtth

[@winegums3211]

@jackiesmith3684 Before Goram or after hin who else was a decent goalkeeper for Hibs. Jamie Lingfield he was a good goalkeeper for Aberdeen he retired now. I hope Gordon plays in goals fir 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in the euros. Aberdeen had a poor season.

[@jackiesmith3684]

@@winegums3211 I've already said before goram I liked budgie and I liked Marciano after him but got to say that a lot of Hibs fans were gutted when goram left to go to ranger's but as I've already said to you Andy goram had to do what was best for him and his family our loss was ranger's gain and now the legend goram is no longer with us but he'll be shining down on us and the fact that the big guy was taken to soon he not only was superb for Hibs and rangers but also for Scotland too rip Andy gorman

[@laurencesmith1167]

Andy was a great keeper for Oldham may he rest in peace

[@SM7993-f2i]

Beautiful ❤⚪💙. We all love you, Andy. A world-class goalkeeper and a true Rangers legend. Very impressed with Peter Grant's kind words, Macca, Tam and all the other boys💙.

[@craigbaird3739]

Rip Andy boy 🔵⚪🔴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@andrewwebster2598]

Lovely words from Frank MacAvennie and Peter Grant, both great Celtic men. It is tremendous to see past the rivalry and be aware of their support for Andy, I am sure it means a lot to him.

[@jontymo]

Great turnout with some fantastic legends, RIP Andy from a lifelong Oldhamer

[@stephenreie9847]

Big lump in my throat here after seeing this, hearing what the ex Celtic players along with the other ex players all had to say about Andy really was moving, people just take for granted that old firm players hate eachother but it was so good to see the respect they have for eachother, what can you say about Goram, the mans a LEGEND

[@alexwallace5486]

A huge thank you to ex celtic players and many celtic fans, that dividing bridge is easily crossed at times like this, I've crossed it too many times to pay my respect to celtic legends, even had a poem published in the press when jinky left us. RIP THE GOALIE.

[@ams54321]

Massive respect Peter Grant

[@gordoncampbell100]

Such a touching ,heartbreaking video .

[@clarkingram9436]

Great to see both The Old Firm respect The Goalie. As a Blue Nose I was shocked and teary eyed when Wee Tommy Passed. Both taken much too soon. Both had a heart of gold

[@dnorfed]

RIP Andy, I hate to see anyone leave this mortal coil so young 🙏🙏🙏

[@tramlad2]

Great thing you did guys, Andy was a fine keeper, so sad to see his plight. Fantastic support across the board

[@corrinacheetham5859]

RIP from the portsmouth loyal 657

[@SlurpyDave254]

I had no idea he had passed, I used to play cricket with Andy at East Lancs Paper Mill. At 14 he was in the 1st team opening the batting, great keeper. I'm really saddened by this. RIP Andy👏

[@Muirton66]

R.I.P Andy Goram, taken too young by that horrible disease, forever a legend.

[@bigrabmcallister9074]

The Goalie

[@kevinprior3549]

Goram died today at age of 58. So sad to hear. Fabulous for Rangers. It was either him or Aberdeen's Jim Leighton for goalkeeper position for Scotland in the 90s. RIP Andy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@kennymedic58]

The only thing I can think to say as a tribute is “ the Goalie” the best Scotland has ever produced, he was in a league of his own.

[@rosshendry8589]

Well done 👏 xxx

[@davidmillan1157]

YOUR SIMPLY THE BEST ANDY LEGEND

[@craigycraigywhyte624]

Respect due to a great keeper tbh .

[@61mod]

He got me chucked out at a Leicester game v Oldham at Boundary park for sticking the V's up,got put in a police van with 10 Oldham fans on a stag do who were sound to be fair. Sad news indeed. Mon The Gers 🇬🇧

[@dereklyttle2585]

Great stories of an absolute legend. Very emotional moments for those who spoke. 💙

[@tonywilliams8291]

Great keeper God Bless him

[@ianwatson4355]

class from a tim .rip goalie

[@paulmanton1793]

Great keeper at Oldham and also cricketer

[@robertdownie879]

I can remember going to the dancing in edinburgh in the seventies and John greig Danny magrain coming in after a game best of pals and great respect for each other .but down at the waverley station the numpty supporters were kicking lumps out of each other . .

[@misterc5783]

Scunnered me a thousand times but a legend.

[@johnmcintosh5413]

R.I.P. The Goalie ❤️🙏

[@TJMack-]

There's only two Andy Gorams! 🔴⚪🔵

[@dannyhannah9640]

Great goalie, Scotland, s best ever, without doubt.

[@IanBlack66]

Brilliant.

[@RevJock]

I fondly remember our session in the Pyrotechnists Arms, Nunhead. What a man! :-)

[@7macdonald]

The goalie yeah envy when he played for rangers and pride when he played for Scotland

[@neilburns8869]

A wee side note, Peter Grant is looking very well.

[@thomasjones2415]

Iam A Rangers Fan But I Wood Love 2 Go, For A Pint For Metal Macca,

[@williammcqueen1951]

Me too, I liked his interviews over the years; he comes across as a top guy.

[@gavinallan7897]

❤

[@jjcale27]

Some nice words from both sides…fair play to Peter Grant & MacAvennie…mutual respect…Charlie Miller steamboats 🙈

[@neillanda1268]

Frank is a decent fella

[@neillanda1268]

And i am Rangers thru and thru

[@stephenmcdonald9885]

🙏

[@michaelobrien9825]

So sad to hear, he drank in a pub I go to now and again.

[@thomasjones2415]

Scotland Legend

[@jameswillison2220]

Great goalie sadly missed n died too young

[@SouthNorthEast12]

Lets just forget about his racism and bigotry. #revisionism

[@TimMcTim1888]

Charlie Miller mouth dressed or health issues?

[@bobmarleystoe]

the flying pig

[@ianbhoy1888]

Grant makes me laugh. He needs to get a grip. Talks shite . Get him on the BBC .

[@W1ndsorLoyal]

Great watch with some great memories shared for a great player. ❤️🤍💙

[@SL-fg1cd]

Broke my heart so many times,, one of the best Scottish keepers ever,, legend. ☘☘☘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤🙏

[@JENOVA79]

As a kid I remember the season he won the tenants Sixes with Hibs, and I thought he was outstanding and turned to my old man, and said, "da, I think we should sign him, for Celtic next season". I wasn't his biggest fan after that season. but total respect one of greatest keepers I have seen and his love for Rangers got to respect.

[@1888bigevil]

Peter grant showed there was respect between both teams my dad use go to pubs with rangers and Celtic players wouldn't happen now

[@janice506]

Just lost my dad to Cancer after he was diagnosed it took him within 3 months it was really hard on the family ,@Andy Goram & to his family am So So Sorry 😢 💔 , it’s the worst disease in the world nothing quite prepares you , you are in my prayers 🙏 , What a Goalkeeper one of the Best if not The Best to ever wear a Rangers top & Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💔💔💔 ⚽️⚽️⚽️❤️⚽️💙

[@thomasjones2415]

Mutual Respect 2 Peter Grant And Metal Macca,

[@davidconnor8380]

As a celtic fan Andy broke our hearts on many an occasion. The save from Pierre is still the best iv ever seen. Lots of love mate you are a legend

[@robertalexander7484]

Respect David. I had tears in my eyes when Tommy burns and Billy Mcneil died. True human beings and there is no colour in football when it comes to human life.

[@mrsuperger5429]

Great words from the Celtc lads. Respect !

[@hIbeRniAnfc-od2iw]

We can all hate another club or detest rangers like most off us do 🤣, but can’t hide the fact that when legends deserve the credit it all comes down to reality 👍… cracking keeper

[@robogamer5384]

Played a big part of his career at OLDHAM ATHLETIC remember him vividly,outstanding goalkeeper always had time for the fans after the games so down to earth,although he moved on to greater things he will always be a legend at Boundary park

[@robogamer5384]

Just heard today, of the sad news of the passing of ANDY GORAM, just like to pass on my condolences to all his 👪 and friends at this difficult time love and respect from a Oldham athletic fan,forever in our thoughts RIP big man

[@ianstewartorr8455]

It’s sad about Andy so sad my dad was friends of a former Rangers goalie Billy Ritchie God bless all of these three people 🔴⚪️🔵

[@billyweir714]

I got to know “the Goalie” through my good pal Ted McMillan who organised darts exhibitions with BDO professional players in Scotland. Ted introduced the goalie to the late Andy Fordham and the 3 of them became great mates. I always helped Ted set up and when the goalie turned up, he found out that I used to run the line at senior football, well that was it, I got it in the neck from him, it got to the stage, I said to him, “goalie, 2 words, wee Robbo” referring to John Robertson on Hearts. We got on really well and every time he arrived at an event that I was at, he first words to the audience was, pointing at me, “he’s a fuckin referee”, I wasn’t bothered, it was good crack to start the night. Goalie, you were there for me when I lost my sister to cancer in November 2019, we both lost a great friend in Andy Fordham last June, and now, I’m going to lose a good friend in you soon. You have a heart of gold, you were a great auctioneer and somehow you managed to get people to dig deep for the lots, it didn’t matter to you if it was Celtic items, your main thought was this is for charity so let’s get as much as we can. You will be remembered by me, never forgotten.

[@MichaelWilliams-wp9rp]

Great goalie the saves v Pierre was world class true Scottish great goalie

[@wabbadabdab5473]

R.I.P Andy ❤️🤍💙

[@ianmac3648]

Gordon smith 🤦‍♂️ ffs have you read his book 😂😂😂 the chapter about schools 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@stewrmo]

Goodnight Goalie. My hero. Rest easy.

[@1061andy]

Way back in the 80s I had some mates who followed Oldham - Andy Goram was their keeper then, fine shot stopper and very agile as I remember. RIP.

[@KmT81]

Ive just been aware today he died !I didnt know . 24 years ago,I read somewhere he was touched by depression. R.I.P !He was a great Goal Keeper ,when a Footballer dies,it's the whole football world mourns!

[@susanjones6202]

There Is One Andy Goram The Best Goalkeeper Ever For Me The Goalie,

[@ulsterisbritishf.g.a.u48]

RIP Andy goram 'THE GOALIE. 😥🇬🇧 REST EASY YOUR DUTY IS DONE THANK YOU SIR FOR EVERYTHING. 'One of the best for Scotland & Rangers 💙

[@glasgowisblue5366]

I met Charlie Miller at my wee mates funeral a few years ago.. He's a good guy but wasted his talent when at Rangers as a boy! And I'm sure he would agree with that assessment.

[@johngr9963]

Turn it up fella, it's not about Charlie.

[@scorpiontail2561]

Scotlands best golden,, by far.rip.

[@graemelightbody1144]

Old Firm respect

[@daviel6595]

Buckfast Charlie

[@williammactavish7927]

Talking as if he was past cmon 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@llcooljane846]

Thoughts are with you.BWFC

[@Dan.Chaytor]

RIP Andy Goram

[@stephencrockett3803]

Rip Andie

[@williammactavish7927]

The goalie is still living ffs !!!!

[@totom5095]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@donnaleadbetter6478]

R.I.P Andy Goram. A legend, a gentleman a brilliant sense of humour. Glad I got the opperchancity to meet you and will never forget our conversation. Rest easy big man. GBNEF xx

[@davym23]

❤

[@barryohara2099]

Just shows respect guy holds amongst ex players even celtic ..CAN SEE FRANKIE BHOY SO CLOSE TEARS .I REMEBER CALLING HIM EVERYTHG CAUSE WAY LLAYED AGAINST US .BUT GOT SAY GUY WAS GREAT KEEPER REALLY WAS 1 BEST SCOTLAND EVER PRODUCED GODBLESS ANDY .. ❤🤍💙💚🤍💛