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Rangers 1-2 Newcastle: Ibrox says goodbye to legend Allan McGregor as Harrison Ashby and Miguel Almiron net in Magpies win on Sandro Tonali's debut

After 38 minutes of pre-season activity, the game paused as the PA announcer informed Ibrox it was time to bid farewell to an icon.

Allan McGregor was embraced by his team-mates in the centre-circle. He applauded the fans. Walking to the touchline, he took handshakes from Michael Beale and Eddie Howe.

Most significantly of all, he put his arm around Jack Butland and spoke a few words of encouragement into the ear of his successor. If you wanted a changing-of-the-guard image, this was it.

A final goodbye for McGregor. And the start of a new era.