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Ex-Rangers star spotted among Gers fans as he takes sides in clash of his former clubs
He didn't do too badly for both clubs - but he seems to have hinted at his favourites
KYLE LAFFERTY had two celebrated spells as a Rangers player.
And he didn't do too badly for Killie either - netting 13 goals in as many games before contract confusion amid the club's shock relegation saw him depart after the drop.
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A return to Ayrshire went pretty well too after a short stay in Cyprus, with the Northern Irishman firing Killie back to the top flight at the first time of asking.
His eight goals in the Championship-winning season proved crucial for Derek McInnes' side.
And Lafferty made another return to Rugby Park this week.
Judging by his placement in fans' pictures shared after the game it was a successful one again.
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He was spotted in the AWAY end at his old stomping ground on Wednesday night surrounded by red, white and blue clad fans.
He could have been watching old side Hearts in an Edinburgh derby draw with Hibs.
But Lafferty chose to place himself on the celebrating side in the 2-1 comeback victory for Philippe Clement's league leaders.
Danny Armstrong handed the hosts an early lead from the penalty spot after a John Lundstram handball, but second half goals from a James Tavernier free-kick and Tom Lawrence strike kept the Glasgow side on top.
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His choice of stand is perhaps no surprise - the 36-year-old admitted he comes from a family of Gers fans in Northern Ireland when he first arrived at Ibrox from Burnley and signed for Walter Smith in 2008.
He said: "When I heard Rangers were looking at me, I really wanted to join them.
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"Hopefully, I can now show the fans what I can do on the pitch. All of my mates and family are big Rangers fans so they are pleased I'm at the club now."
He went on to win three league titles, the League Cup twice and also lifted the Scottish Cup.
Gers' Killie connection
Plenty of players have turned out for the Light Blues, and the blue and white stripes over the years. Here's just a few...
- Kyle Lafferty
- Steven Naismith
- Kris Boyd
- Greg Stewart
- Lewis Mayo
- Graeme Smith
- Lee McCulloch
- Chris Burke
- Allan Johnston
- Ian Durrant
- Ally McCoist
- Gus MacPherson
- Bobby Williamson
- Gordon Smith
- Tommy McLean
He moved to FC Sion in Switzerland when the Gers financial woes struck in 2012 and has since had a nomadic career, playing for 13 different clubs across eight different countries.
His second spell at Kilmarnock ended last year following an SFA misconduct suspension after he was caught using a sectarian slur on a night-out in Belfast.
He was fined by the club and sat out 10 games and admitted he regretted the incident which occurred on international duty.
Lafferty moved home to Linfield but now plays in the West of Scotland League with Johnstone Burgh.
Earlier this year he was also on the receiving end of abuse when he posed for a photograph alongside a vile troll who posted the footage online.
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Lafferty smiled at the camera before the man shouts "F*** the Huns*", prompting the footie ace to turn around and walk off.
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In October last year, judges ruled that the word "hun" was now a form of sectarian abuse. However that decision was overturned in court again last month.
Lafferty has recently returned from long-term knee injury picked up in just his second game for the Renfrewshire club, against Drumchapel United last August.
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