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IN TOday’s MATCHDAY PROGRAMME

RANGERS

FOOTBALL CLUB IBROX STADIUM, 150 EDMISTON DRIVE GLASGOW, G51 2XD Chairman DAVE KING

Directors JOHN BENNETT, JOHN GILLIGAN, DOUGLAS PARK, GRAEME PARK PAUL MURRAY

Josh WINDASS

Honorary Life President JOHN GREIG MBE

Managing Director STEWART ROBERTSON

Director: Finance and Administration ANDREW DICKSON

Manager MARK WARBURTON

Assistant Manager DAVID WEIR

Doctor PAUL JACKSON

Head of Performance and Preparation CRAIG FLANNIGAN

Goalkeeping Coach JIM STEWART

Head of analysis NEIL MCILHARGEY

Head of Recruitment FRANK MCPARLAND

Kit Controller JIMMY BELL

Editor NEIL SMITH

Design GREG JOHN GILFILLAN

Photography KIRK O’ROURKE

Contributors ALICE HEDWORTH, NICK THOMSON, ROBERT BOYLE, ANDY CAMERON, ROBERT CARMICHAEL, ANDREW DICKSON

Print L&S LITHO The views in this magazine are not necessarily the views of Rangers Football Club. All material is copyrighted and may only be reproduced with the written permission of Rangers Football Club. The appearance of an advert within this publication does not necessarily mean that the goods/services advertised are associated with or endorsed by Rangers Football Club. All facts and information accurate at time of going to press.

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MARK WARBURTON QUIZ STUART McCALL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW JOURNO'S VIEW - MOTHERWELL DAVID WEIR'S DEBUT - 10 YEARS ON MARTYN WAGHORN - ON THE SPOT ON THIS DAY: 21st JANUARY LEE WALLACE THE A TO Z OF RANGERS: R ANDY CAMERON RANGERS HISTORIAN: DAVID MASON NINE IN A ROW PART 5 - JANUARY 1997 JUNIOR GERS STATS & APPEARANCES THE LAST WORD: CRAIG MULHOLLAND

A SECOND

WIND IBROX STAR JOSH HOPES HIS INJURY WOES ARE BEHIND HIM SO THAT HE CAN BECOME A CONSISTENT AND STANDOUT PERFORMER FOR GERS IN 2017.

INTERVIEW BY ALICE HEDWORTH | PHOTOS: KIRK O’ROURKE

Double or quits AFTER LAST TWO-MATCH AFFAIR AGAINST MOTHERWELL, STUART MCCALL THINKS THIS PAIR OF GAMES CAN SET RANGERS OFF ON A BETTER PATH INTERVIEW BY ANDREW DICKSON

HE last time Rangers went into a double header against Motherwell, it didn’t end at all well for the Ibrox side.

Beaten 3-1 in the first leg of the Premiership play-offs, the Light Blues were as good as condemned to another year in the Championship before they even got as far as the return game at Fir Park.

Nevertheless, the manner of a 3-0 defeat in Lanarkshire - and the ugly scenes which followed - only compounded the disappointment of what was a huge missed opportunity a few days later.

A little more than a year-and-a-half on from that, Gers are once more braced for 180 minutes of football against the Steelmen with much hinging on the outcome.

This afternoon’s Scottish Cup fourth round tie has the potential to set Mark Warburton’s men off on a path back to Hampden, where they lost in last season’s final.

Having got that far as a second-tier team – and lost to second-tier opposition in Hibernian – it is certainly realistic to believe a further step forward can be taken in the competition this term.

Seven days from now, Rangers will travel along the M74 to play Motherwell again as the top flight resumes after a four-week winter break.

While the result won’t necessarily be as decisive in terms of the bigger picture, it offers a chance for Warburton’s players to keep building towards a second-place finish in the table.

Stuart McCall has managed both sides, was in charge of Rangers for those playoff games and, of course, played a key role under Walter Smith during the run to Nine in a Row in the 1990s.

While he will always retain an affinity with Well, few would argue the Bradford manager’s heart lies anywhere other than Ibrox when it comes to Scottish football.

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Michael Temlett is the Sports Editor at the Wishaw Press and regularly reports on Motherwell’s fortunes at home and way. We caught up with him this week to get his views ahead of this afternoon’s Scottish Cup clash.

ON this day 10 years ago David Weir pulled on a Rangers jersey for the first time in a 1-0 league victory over Dunfermline. The towering defender was 36 and Walter Smith’s first signing after he returned to manage the club following Paul Le Guen’s short spell in charge. On the next few pages Davie remembers the days leading up to his dream move to Ibrox and his debut at East End Park.

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N January 2007 the decision to bring Walter Smith back to Rangers for a second spell as manager would prove crucial for the club and almost straight away fans pondered who his first signing would be.

With the Light Blues 17 points behind Celtic in the league after Paul Le Guen’s reign at Ibrox, the squad was in need of a lift, someone who could have a positive impact both on and off the pitch.

When it was announced that David Weir was to be that man, many wondered if the then 36-year-old could help turn the club’s fortunes around, with some supporters questioning Smith’s decision to bring the ‘veteran’ defender north on an initial six-month deal after negotiating an early release from his Everton contract.

They needn’t have worried, as Weir was a natural leader in the dressing and his impressive, commanding displays earned him new deal after new deal as league and cup success returned to Ibrox.

The UEFA Cup run to Manchester in 2007/08 was another highlight from Weir’s remarkable five years at Rangers, and in that season he made 64 of his 231 competitive appearances for the club.

On this day 10 years ago – 21 January 2007 Davie made his Rangers debut against Dunfermline Athletic, with Charlie Adam scoring the only goal of the game after nine minutes at East End Park.

There were to be many more memorable victories ahead for the Hall of Fame legend, who savoured his early days as a Rangers

ON THE SPOT THIS SEASON WE ARE ASKING FANS TO SEND IN A RANGE OF QUESTIONS FOR THE RANGERS PLAYERS VIA EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA AND WE WILL PUBLISH THE ANSWERS IN THE 2016/17 MATCHDAY PROGRAMMES. under the spotlight today is silver haired striker martyn waghorn.

WHAT WOULD YOU BE IF YOU WEREN’T A FOOTBALLER? (dylan.c72, Instagram) I would maybe have been a rugby player; I had the chance to play rugby before I joined Sunderland. I was a good player but I was only young so who knows where it would have gone, but I would have tried my hand at that. I think I have the build for it!

THE SILVER FOX IN THE BOX

WHO WAS THE INSPIRATION FOR THE HAIRCUT (I’M LOVING IT)? (barriemckayloyals, Instagram) I fancied something different and it is only a haircut at the end of the day. I said I needed something different and I was going to go light blonde but it didn’t look great, so I said “just try silver” and we went with that.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE GOAL YOU’VE SCORED FOR RANGERS? (jackcruden.72, Instagram)

WAGGY SCORES WITH HIS HEAD AGAINST ACCIES

One of my favourites would have been the header against Hamilton just before Christmas.

It meant a lot to me after being in and out of the side; I had a lack of confidence and then got the start. It was a lot of pressure released and then later on getting the second was a huge weight off my shoulders knowing I can still score. It was a good finish from me too.

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST LIVING ANIMAL YOU RECKON YOU COULD REALISTICALLY SELLOTAPE TO A LAMPPOST? (jamiegfc1882, Instagram) I would have to use the big rolls that you get for Christmas presents. Is a big dog out of the equation or do you think I could go bigger? I would go for a cow. That is that one clarified.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE KIDS WANTING TO BECOME AS GOOD AS YOU? (jamieauld__rfc, Instagram)

WORK HARD IN TRAINING KIDS!

Hard work. You have to apply yourself really well, you have to train hard and have a lot of dedication. I sacrificed a lot as a kid and then when you get into your teens it is a difficult period when you see your pals going out and doing things that you want to do. You have to be really focussed on your goal and what you want to achieve, anything is possible so just keep going.

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ARRAN CYCLE CHALLENGE 2017

ET on your bike and join Ibrox legend John Brown for the Rangers Charity Foundation’s brand new 2017 Arran Cycle Challenge on Saturday 25 March, which takes in all the sights the beautiful island of Arran has to offer!

The route mainly features quiet single track roads, allowing you to make the most of the views and enjoy some of the most stunning scenery in Argyll.

Although the cycle does involve some challenging hills, even a novice cyclist can take part with just a few weeks of training.

It’s not a race, so just take your time and enjoy the ride!

There are two distances you can choose from which suit various cycling abilities: 55 miles – A full loop of the island which should take roughly 4-6 hours depending on fitness levels.

32 miles – On this route you will cycle round the south part of the island, taking in the beautiful Whiting Bay and Lamlash before heading back to Brodick.

This route should take 2-4 hours depending on fitness JOHN BROWN levels.

Participants will require a roadworthy bike to take part and it is requested that you have your bike safety checked beforehand.

Wearing a cycle helmet will also be mandatory.

The Foundation will provide support vehicles, snacks, water stops and lunch and return ferry tickets within the registration fee.

Participants also have the option to stay the night before and/or after the cycle.

Accommodation options and prices will be sent out following your registration.

The registration fee for this event is £45 and covers all expenses for administering your place, with all participants asked to raise an additional £100 or more in sponsorship.

Funds raised will help the Foundation make a real difference on behalf of the Rangers Family.

Remember, every cyclist taking part has the chance to become a True Blue Hero.

If you raise over £100 for the Foundation you will be invited along to an exclusive reception at Ibrox where you will be presented with a medal by a firstteam player.

To find out more or sign up contact the Foundation on 0141 580 8775, e-mail rangerscharity@rangers.co.uk or take a look at their website at www. rangerscharity.org.uk.

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THIS SEASON WE ARE REMEMBERING A FEW PEOPLE AND PLACES ASSOCIATED WITH OUR GREAT CLUB IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER. FOR TODAY’S SCOTTISH CUP TIE WE MOVE ON TO LETTER R.

by Nick Thomson

Reyna, Claudio THE first of a number of Americans to pull on the light blue of Rangers, Reyna signed towards the end of the 1998/99 season for Gers, and played his part in the title success at Celtic Park with Rangers winning 3-0. He began his first full season for the club by scoring the second goal in the phenomenal 2-0 defeat of Parma at Ibrox as the club qualified for the Champions League, and played a key role as the SPL and Scottish Cup were defended. He left Ibrox for Sunderland in December 2001 and then moved on to Manchester City. Today, he is the Director of Football at New York City in the MLS.

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walter smith at the european super sixes in amsterdam

in january 1997

20 years on - jan 12/18 Jan 1997 - part 5 Clear Blue Water - Rozy rocked by injury but Gers maintain lead at top IN the summer of 1996 Walter Smith and his Rangers players began an incredible journey that would end with a historic triumph. Having secured eight successive championship titles, Gers needed one more to equal Celtic’s record, set under Jock Stein between 1966 and 1974. The pressure was massive, the intensity was ferocious and the expectation was colossal but Smith and his players came through in magnificent fashion. Today we relive another stage of the unforgettable 1996/97 season.

THE LOVING CUP CEREMONY THIS season in the matchday programme Rangers historian David Mason will continue to provide fascinating stories from our great club’s illustrious past.

David speaks at the Loving Cup ceremony prior to Rangers’ Scottish Cup fourth round tie against Cowdenbeath on 10 January 2016

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HE traditional Loving Cup ceremony will be conducted today prematch, in the salubrious surroundings of the Blue Room.

Undoubtedly, director Paul Murray and managing director Stewart Robertson will conduct the ceremony with all the grace and dignity it deserves. However, there was one year when I recall that this very important event in the Rangers calendar was rather shambolic 2012.

Craig Whyte had only recently taken control of the club and he was offered the opportunity to conduct the ceremony.

He initially declined and I was asked by the much missed Sandy Jardine if I would step into the breach on behalf of the club.

Until 15 minutes before the scheduled time I was ready and wellprepared for this most honourable task, when Sandy, with a rather crestfallen look, informed me that Mr Whyte had decided that he would take the ceremony.

Rangers chairman James Bowie takes a sip from the Loving Cup in 1939

JULY Saturday 16 Tuesday 19 Friday 22 Monday 25 Saturday 30

Motherwell Annan Athletic East Stirlingshire Stranraer Burnley

LC R1 2-0 LC R1 2-0 LC R1 3-0 LC R1 3-0 Friendly 1-3 AW16

RANGERS F.C.

TEAM SEPARATES

Foderingham Tavernier 1 Kiernan Wallace (C) Wilson Holt

Wallace (C) Halliday Gilks Hill Kiernan Hodson

Wallace (C) Halliday 1PEN Gilks Hill Wilson Hodson

Foderingham Tavernier Kiernan Wallace (C) Halliday Wilson

Kiernan Foderingham Tavernier Hill Wallace (C) Halliday

GOALKEEPER

AUGUST Saturday 6 Tuesday 9 Saturday 13 Saturday 20 Friday 26

Hamilton Accies Peterhead Dundee Motherwell Kilmarnock

Premiership 1-1 LC R2 5-0 Premiership 2-1 Premiership 2-1 Premiership 1-1

Foderingham Tavernier Hill Wallace (C) Halliday Kiernan

Gilks Hill 2 Hodson Rossiter Kiernan (C) Tavernier

(C) Wilson Halliday Foderingham Tavernier Kiernan Wallace

Wilson Wallace (C) Halliday Foderingham Tavernier Kiernan

(C) Foderingham Tavernier 1 Kiernan Hill Wallace Rossiter

Celtic Premiership 1-5 Ross County Premiership 0-0 Queen of the South LC QF 5-0 Aberdeen Premiership 1-2

Wallace (C) Barton Foderingham Tavernier Kiernan Senderos

Hill Wilson Wallace (C) Halliday Foderingham Tavernier

Hodson Halliday (C) 1 Hill Wilson Gilks Tavernier

Hill Wilson Wallace (C) Halliday 1PEN Foderingham Tavernier

Partick Thistle Inverness CT Celtic St Johnstone Kilmarnock

Premiership 2-0 Premiership 1-0 LC SF 0-1 Premiership 1-1 Premiership 3-0

Foderingham Tavernier Senderos Wilson Wallace (C) Halliday 1

Foderingham Tavernier Kiernan Hill Wallace (C) Halliday

Hodson Gilks Hill Halliday Kiernan Wallace (C)

Hodson Foderingham Kiernan Hill Wallace (C) Halliday

Foderingham Tavernier Kiernan Hill Wallace 1 (C) Halliday 1PEN

Ross County Dundee Partick Thistle Hearts

Premiership 1-1 Premiership 1-0 Premiership 2-1 Premiership 0-2

Foderingham Tavernier Wallace (C) Halliday Kiernan Hill 1

Foderingham Tavernier Hill Wallace (C) Halliday Kiernan

Foderingham Tavernier Wallace (C) Halliday Wilson Kiernan Foderingham Tavernier

Wilson Wallace (C) Halliday Kiernan

Aberdeen Hearts Hamilton Accies Inverness CT St Johnstone Celtic

Premiership 2-1 Premiership 2-0 Premiership 2-1 Premiership 1-0 Premiership 1-1 Premiership 1-2

Foderingham Hodson 1

Hill Kiernan Wallace (C) Halliday Foderingham

Hodson Wilson Kiernan 1 Wallace (C) Halliday (C) Foderingham Hodson

Wilson Kiernan Wallace Halliday (C) Foderingham Hodson

Hill Kiernan Wallace Halliday Foderingham Tavernier

Wilson Hill Kiernan Halliday Foderingham Tavernier

Hill Wilson Kiernan Halliday

Scottish Cup R4 12:30 Premiership 12:30

SEPTEMBER Saturday 10 Saturday 17 Tuesday 20 Sunday 25

OCTOBER Saturday 1 Friday 14 Sunday 23 Wednesday 26 Saturday 29

NOVEMBER Sunday 6 Saturday 19 Saturday 26 Wednesday 30

DECEMBER Saturday 3 Saturday 10 Friday 16 Saturday 24 Wednesday 28 Saturday 31

JANUARY Saturday 21 Saturday 28

Motherwell Motherwell

HONOURS

FEBRUARY Wednesday 1 Saturday 4 Saturday 11 Sunday 19 Friday 24

Hearts Premiership 19:45 Ross County Premiership 15:00 Scottish Cup R5 Dundee Premiership 15:15 Inverness CT Premiership 19:45

MARCH Wednesday 1 Saturday 4 Sunday 12 Saturday 18

St Johnstone Premiership 19:45 Scottish Cup QF Celtic Premiership 12:00 Hamilton Accies Premiership 15:00

APRIL Saturday 1 Wednesday 5 Sunday 9 Saturday 15 Sat 22/Sun 23

Motherwell Premiership 15:00 Kilmarnock Premiership 19:45 Aberdeen Premiership 12:30 Partick Thistle Premiership 15:00 Scottish Cup SF

MAY Saturday 27

Scottish Cup Final

EUROPEAN CUP WINNERS’ CUP (1) Winners 1972, Runners-up 1961, 1967 UEFA CUP Runners-up 2008 SCOTTISH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS (54) 1891, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1918, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011 SPFL CHAMPIONSHIP (1) 2016 SPFL LEAGUE ONE (1) 2014 SFL DIVISION 3 (1) 2013 SCOTTISH CUP (33) 1894, 1897, 1898, 1903, 1928, 1930, 1932, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009 SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP (27) 1946/47, 1948/49, 1960/61, 1961/62, 1963/64, 1964/65, 1970/71, 1975/76, 1977/78, 1978/79, 1981/82, 1983/84, 1984/85, 1986/87, 1987/88, 1988/89, 1990/91, 1992/93, 1993/94, 1996/97, 1998/99, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2004/05, 2007/08, 2009/10, 2010/11.

SCOTTISH CHALLENGE CUP (1) 2015/16.

Forrester Halliday McKay Miller Waghorn 1 Gilks Hill Hodson O’Halloran Thompson Windass Kranjcar

Windass Wilson O’Halloran Waghorn 1 Foderingham Barton Kranjcar McKay 1 Holt Miller Tavernier Forrester

Forrester O’Halloran Miller Foderingham Dodoo 1 Windass 1 McKay Hardie Kranjcar Thompson Waghorn Kiernan

Barton Rossiter Kranjcar 1 Forrester McKay Waghorn 1+1PEN Gilks Dodoo Hill Miller O’Halloran Hodson

Wilson OG Barton McKay Miller Gilks Dodoo O’Halloran Kranjcar Waghorn Forrester Rossiter Hodson AW16

RANGERS F.C.

TEAM SEPARATES

GOALKEEPER

Barton Rossiter Kranjcar Miller Waghorn 1 Dodoo Forrester O’Halloran McKay Gilks Hodson Holt

Forrester OG Barton Kranjcar 1 O’Halloran Dodoo 1 Foderingham Bates Halliday Miller McKay Holt

Rossiter Forrester 1 O’Halloran Miller 1 Bates Dodoo Kranjcar Barton McKay Gilks Hodson Hill

Rossiter O’Halloran McKay Miller 1 Bates Dodoo Kranjcar Barton Forrester 1 Gilks Hodson Hill

Forrester Barton McKay Dodoo Miller Gilks Garner Halliday O’Halloran Kranjcar Hodson

Windass Kranjcar Halliday O’Halloran Waghorn McKay Miller Garner 1 Gilks Forrester Hodson Hill

Windass O’Halloran Holt Garner Crooks Forrester Miller Waghorn McKay Gilks Kranjcar Hodson

Kranjcar Forrester Senderos Holt 1 Garner O’Halloran Waghorn 3 Foderingham Crooks McKay Miller

Forrester Holt McKay Garner Gilks Dodoo Hodson O’Halloran Senderos Waghorn Miller Kranjcar

O’Halloran Kranjcar 1 McKay Miller Dodoo Garner Holt Gilks Forrester Kiernan Waghorn Hodson

Windass Kranjcar McKay Miller 1 Dodoo Garner Holt Gilks Forrester Senderos Waghorn Hodson

Waghorn Windass Tavernier McKay Miller Garner Foderingham Crooks Holt Dodoo O’Halloran Senderos

Windass Waghorn Forrester O’Halloran Garner 1 Gilks McKay Miller Crooks Holt Dodoo Tavernier

Waghorn Windass Miller O’Halloran Garner 1 Gilks Crooks Forrester Hodson McKay Holt Dodoo

Wilson Windass

Miller O’Halloran Crooks McKay Waghorn Garner Gilks Hodson Holt Dodoo Wilson Windass

Miller Holt O’Halloran Crooks Forrester 1 McKay Garner Gilks Hodson Dodoo Waghorn Windass

Miller Forrester Dodoo 2 Hodson McKay O’Halloran Senderos Holt Garner Gilks Waghorn Crooks

Dodoo Holt Forrester Miller Garner Hodson McKay O’Halloran Senderos Gilks

Wilson McKay

Miller 1 O’Halloran Crooks Tavernier Waghorn Dodoo Holt Garner Forrester Gilks Tavernier

Waghorn Miller McKay 1 Garner Burt O’Halloran Senderos Crooks Dodoo Holt Gilks Tavernier

Waghorn 2 McKay Garner Dodoo Miller O’Halloran Senderos Holt Hill Forrester Gilks Tavernier

Windass OG Waghorn McKay Garner Dodoo Forrester O’Halloran Wilson Holt Miller Gilks (C) Windass

Waghorn Miller Crooks McKay 1 Garner Forrester O’Halloran Senderos Hodson Holt Gilks (C) Windass

Miller 1 Holt McKay Garner Crooks Dodoo Forrester Hodson O’Halloran Waghorn Gilks

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The Last Word with CRAIG MULHOLLAND

HEAD OF ACADEMY CRAIG MULHOLLAND WITH UNDER-20 COACH GRAEME MURTY

ANGERS take on Falkirk in a Youth Cup fifth round tie at Ibrox Stadium tomorrow, and Head of Academy Craig Mulholland is hoping to see as many supporters as possible turn out to support the club’s rising stars.

The young Light

Blues have enjoyed victories over Edusport and Hearts in previous rounds of the Cup this season and Mulholland hopes Graeme Murty’s side can progress further in the competition with a win tomorrow afternoon on home soil.

Here, he explains what fans can look forward to at Ibrox…

They will get to see some of the young talent that we have in the Academy, which is great, but most importantly for us we would be delighted if as many Rangers supporters as possible came along.

What is hard for us is to recreate that firstteam environment in the under-20s matches.

Good luck

in today’s fourth round match

HEAD OF ACADEMY CRAIG MULHOLLAND WITH UNDER-20 COACH GRAEME MURTY

We are trying to get these boys ready to play at Ibrox in front of 50,000, but when you are playing in front of 50 people at Stirling Albion, it’s difficult to recreate that intensity.

If we can get a couple of thousand supporters along to watch us in the fifth round of the Youth

Cup, then one; the boys will love it and it will be a great support for them, and two; it brings a little bit of extra pressure, and that’s critical in terms of their development.

The players are all excited about playing at Ibrox and a few years ago it used to be you would play in your

home club stadium more often, but with the quality of pitches now that doesn’t happen so frequently.

They’ll be excited by it but they have to get used to running down that tunnel, used to where the dressing

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