10 Past Rangers Signings That Seem Impossible Now

By Jamie Kennedy /

3. Paul Gascoigne

From now until the end of time, Paul Gascoigne will be remembered by the millions who follow Glasgow Rangers around the world. Seemingly every club the English midfielder has played for has embraced his quirky attitude and genius football skills. There's a darker side to the man's character, no doubt, but on the pitch he has long been a revelation. There were high hopes when he signed for Rangers. Joining from Lazio for £4.3 million in the Summer of 1995, Paul Gascoigne looked delighted to be at Ibrox. Recognising the sheer size of the institution he had joined, there was a consistent smile on the man's face. Much like many others listed here, 'Gazza' was signed to try and help Rangers make a splash in Europe. That would never end up happening, but fans enjoyed watching him perform nonetheless. Many have compared Wayne Rooney to Gascoigne, especially when he first broke through into the Everton first team. A similar bull-like way of playing and some seriously brilliant goals drew such comparisons. The idea that Rangers could sign Wayne Rooney is obviously crazy, but they did sign Paul Gasgoigne back in '95.