? Later, she was photographed cheering for the Rangers, holding a Rangers jersey but not putting it on, and then, inexplicably, reading a novel. Lachey is less in the limelight than he used to be, but hes no less a Reds fan. There is something about Rangers games, it seems, that allows celebrities to open up and share their wildest selves. NHL's 25 Biggest Celebrity Fans and the Teams They Cheer on [15], After winning the 202021 Scottish Premiership title in March 2021, Rangers fans were criticised for gathering at Ibrox Stadium and at George Square in central Glasgow, despite public gatherings being prohibited due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland. Miller attends Rangers games to watch exciting live hockey like everyone else, but if you're lucky enough to sit next to him, maybe you'll hear a joke comparing Chris Kreider to Keanu Reavesbut I'm sure he can do better than that. As well as some who might be watching Comment By Ben Borland Editor 16:52, 17 MAY 2022 Updated 18:46, 17 MAY 2022 Scots medic braves aftershocks to help pregnant mums plucked from earthquake rubble in Turkey. Celebrities across the globe don memorabilia, wave towels and holler "goal!" at a fever pitch. What a delightfully random set of photos that could not be taken anywhere else. [2] Rangers have an estimated worldwide fanbase in excess of 9 million supporters. And if you are interested in taking photos of Taylor Swift, specifically, you can usually find her outside of her Tribeca mega-apartment, unless she is hiding in a suitcase. Obstetrician Paul Holmes, who is normally based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, has spent the last three weeks helping women and babies affected by disaster. Famous Rangers fans have included Jack the Ripper, Pol Pot, Stalin, Michael Elphick's character in The Elephant Man, Beelzebub, Saddam Hussein, and Grotbags the Witch. Mike Tyson, 55, was pictured wearing a Light Blues top when leaving a gym in 2010. Rangers celebrity fans making pitches to Jimmy Vesey Horvat has 4 points for Canucks in victory against Oilers Stats Pack: Ovechkin of Capitals passes Howe for 2nd on NHL goals list game. The Duke of York is refusing to give up his 30-bedroom mansion in Windsor. Bill Murray and Vince Vaughn are a veritable 1 and 1a fan-wise, but Murray has been around longer, therefore giving him the nod. Madison Square Garden has always been a hub for the stars, but its no longer a Knicks-first venue. He is often spotted at big games in New York, and I don't think he missed a Rangers home game during the playoffs. [20] Sturgeon condemned these fans for behaving in "a thuggish, sectarian and selfish manner" and for displays of "vile anti-Catholic prejudice".[19]. In a mid-May interview with the Wall Street Journal, prior to the start of the series, he admitted the matchup will certainly tear at my allegiances.. In his own words: "Thnx @RaysBaseball for this ABSURD CONCEPT / 50/ 50 /Im no 50 / 50 fan / I have spentv hundreds of thousands with my buddy for 20yrs / NO WAY I M CHEERING for a team that will split the season / open air stadium means rain delays! I forgot Graham Dorrans, Scotland and West. Danny Johnston, 47 tragically passed away on February 17 from stomach cancer, only a month after doctors informed him of his diagnosis. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A post shared by New York Rangers (@nyrangers) on Mar 3, 2019 at 10:06am PST, And all of this was happening while Davidson and Beckinsale were making outit was the same game! Celebrities are providing more viral content at Rangers games than the Daily Mail can keep up with. Aside from attending games and throwing out first pitches, hes regularly caught by paparazzi wearing a Cardinals hat and is an avid supporter. All of these options start to seem a bit pass, though, when you consider the delightfully bizarre celebrity appearances that happen at Rangers games. As always, I will be watching with complete neutrality.". [27][28][29] UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body have punished Rangers for incidents during European ties, most notably against Villarreal in 2006,[30] Osasuna in 2007,[31] and PSV Eindhoven in 2011. RANGERS' celebrity fans were caught up in Thursday's UEFA Cup fever - and singer David Sneddon even refused to finish a gig until he watched the penalty shootout. It was the greatest feeling in the world." However, the Hollywood star, 56, has been tight-lipped about his allegiances ever since so his reason for donning the hoops remains a mystery. Robbins is another public figure who is just as inclined to channel his interest in hockey through skating as he is through sitting in the stands at Madison Square Garden. Of course you do. Back in 1987, he sat in for Harry Caray and helped with the color commentary during a Cubs television broadcast. Rangers announce new collaboration with rock band AC/DC as fans react And then there are other atmospheric factors to consider: Hockey games are cold, which means the celebrities tend to dress in a more cozy fashion, which perhaps makes them feel safe. But enough of them have been certifiably devout supporters even before L.A.s too-inconceivable-to-script run from eighth place in the regular-season standings to the summit of the postseason. Prince Andrew demands mansion 'fit for a king' and disgraced royal wants top role. Numerous fan magazines, blogs and supporters' websites are dedicated to the club and the fans have a famous long-standing rivalry with Celtic, the two Glasgow giants collectively known as "The Old Firm". Copyright 1999-2023 New York Rangers, LLC and the National Hockey League. The club's average attendance is consistently one of the highest in Europe, the figure of 45,750 for the domestic league Season 201213 being the 18th highest across the continent. Day job: Talk show host, best known for hosting "Entertainment Tonight", In his own words: "I moved here in 1979 and met Tommy Lasorda, and he said, Young lady, what is your dream? And I like to sing, and I said, 'Id like to be standing in center field singing the "Star-Spangled Banner," ' and I was 30 days later, so Ive had a connection for a long time." "To get to the final is a great personal achievement for Walter Smith and I am delighted for him.". Maybe they are even drinking more (red wine), to keep warm! Last night, other celebrity fans were scrambling to get their hands on coveted tickets for the UEFA final. Here is the biggest for each MLB team. Spike got pretty into it during the playoff run, and I expect he'll be back next postseason, maybe even for a regular season game or two. Zenit St Petersburg will not stand a chance. Throughout the course of the game, SJP was seated behind Tom Hanks and his son Chet Haze (the rapper). The match between Rangers and Zenit Saint Petersburg was preceded by scuffles between fans. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. [47] These events led Rangers CEO Stewart Robertson to condemn the racial abuse of Rangers players by stating "if you are unable to support our players, regardless of their background, you are not welcome at Ibrox".[48]. If not I'll watch it on the TV. Probably not something that many would consider genuine fandom, but it is what it is. Day job: Comedian, actor, game show host, most famous for hosting "The Price is Right" and "The Drew Carey Show", In his own words: "Bobblehead day, for me, is as big as getting a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame." Macklemore, lyrics from his 2011 song "My Oh My". RRR Deserves to Make Oscar History. Rangers Celebrity Fans. Eminem on Instagram, promoting his authentic Tigers home jersey. (I didnt even know you could get red wine at a sporting event.) Arnetts support for his hometown Leafs is at a level where he was invited to submit a guest commentary to The Hockey News when Torontos Stanley Cup drought reached the 40-year mark in 2007. The Rangers didn't win a Stanley Cup last season, but they had a great run through the playoffs and most likely picked up quite a few fans for next season and beyond. The Blue Comedy Comedy Tour star is one of the few Los Angeles locals who eschews the Dodgers for Angels fandom. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Leading QC Donald Findlay, a former Rangers vice-chairman, said: "Rangers have only been in two European finals in my lifetime and I didn't get to travel to Barcelona in 1972 when they beat Moscow Dynamo 3-2 at the Nou Camp in the European Cup-Winners' Cup. At one point, the Jumbotron caught her chewing gum and giving Hanks the worst look I have ever seen. Out of the Robbins-Sarandon divorce, it's unclear who got to keep the Rangers. He also went viral when he shut down a Braves fan who was heckling former Pittsburgh center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Day job: Politician, best known as the 43rd president of the United States, though he also owned the Rangers from 1988 to 1994, Fan since: 1988, when he invested more than $600,000 in the team, In their own words: "Im a fan, first and foremost." (RIP.) "Even if I don't get a ticket, I'll be going down anyway. ian paisley, jr? Rangers fans song of choice and most commonly sung is a rendition of Follow Follow, this is also the club's official anthem and is played before every home match at Ibrox Stadium. Well its entirely subjective that any of those Scottish bands are 'cool'. Rangers supporters have traditionally been identified with the Protestant and Unionist community in Scotland, as well as in Northern Ireland. Perhaps thats why Paul Giamatti chose a Rangers-Hurricanes game as the perfect spot to take a new girlfriend on a date in January. Dad dies after 200 hours in A&E with 'ulcer' which turned out to be aggressive cancer. Day job: Politician, best known as the 44th President of the United States, In his own words: "I am rooting for my hometown team, even though it is not MY team." Other anthems played at home matches include Penny Arcade by Roy Orbison and Simply the Best by Tina Turner which is played as the teams come onto the pitch. The wrestler and comedian has been going to games for a quarter of a century and told how a chance encounter with Paul Gascoigne led to the Geordie genius becoming one of his . Tina Fey to Seth Meyers about Jonathan Papelbon when the closer was suspended seven games for a lewd gesture in 2014. Liam Neeson's epic quote from the movie Takenwas tweaked ever so slightly to give it the context of his favorite hockey team. Fan since: 1962, when the Astros were founded, In his own words: "I wasnt sure I could still get emotional about baseball, but my eyes are misty at a happy conclusion. Drew Carey may be a Hollywood star, but he started as a guy from Cleveland, and the Indians have shown up in many walks in his life. [9] Ibrox hosted numerous crowds of over 100,000 during the 1950s and 1960s, prior to reconstruction following the Ibrox disaster. Fan since: 1974, when he and his family moved to Kansas City, In his own words: "For 30 years to be a fan of this team, and become like a farm team to the rest of Major League Baseball, everyone leaves. But unless you're Pablo Escobar, the only way to watch live pro sports is to go to the venue and sit with the masses. Snoop, 50, was gifted his first Hoops shirt from a DJ pal named Big DJ Al. Not that I'm biased of course C Chorlton CEO of Stupid May 13, 2005 #11 "Celtic have all the cool people supporting them. She and her movie-producer husband, Burt Sugarman, have been fixtures at games, and she threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of the 2019 NLDS. 3, The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 1 Deep Dive, The Ploys and Tactics Behind Oscar Campaigning, A Secret Laundromat Meetup, New Jersey Episode 4, and Potomac Reunion Part 2. For some reason, the hockey games have induced some of the most iconic celeb moments in recent history, from Sophie Turners wine chug to Sarah Jessica Parkers reading to Pete Davidsons makeout with Kate Beckinsale. Hes been a season-ticket holder since Day 1 and regularly attends games. How Do We Solve This Crisis? During the alcohol-fuelled celebrations, a minority of supporters became 'unruly' leading to 'violent clashes' with each other, and then with the police after a decision was made to forcibly disperse the group at 9pm, during which several people were violently assaulted, property was vandalised and missiles and flares were thrown at officers. The Summertime Sadness singer has previously been spotted in the city on several occasions and once showed her support for the Parkhead club after posting a picture to Twitter in which she could be seen wearing a Celtic top. (It was Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead, which came out in 2014. Houston. Yes, Joe Jonas, now the husband of Sophie Turner, was sitting in the row in front of Elgort next to his then-girlfriend, Gigi Hadid. Jesse Ventura, to The Associated Press in 2001, after contraction of the team was broached. It must be a pain for celebrities to mix in with lowly civilians, which is why they fly in private jets and rent out restaurants. Rangers fans say Ally McCoist 'must be protected at all costs' after EXCLUSIVE: Yousaf told the Record that concerns raised by businesses meant that a rethink was required on how to regulate alcohol advertising. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Numerous fan magazines, blogs and supporters' websites are dedicated to the club and the fans have a famous long-standing rivalry with Celtic, the two Glasgow giants collectively known as "The Old Firm". Rangers fans turn on stupid smack talkers as Michael Beale gets it from Rangers stated that they had "issued a full and unreserved apology" to Aberdeen and their supporters, and this was accepted by Aberdeen. Spike attended the home-opener last season because of the NBA lockout, and with an NHL lockout looking likely, he will probably swap his rinkside seats for courtside in November. This is really great." By Michael Hein - November 20, 2022 03:14 pm EST. Remember this one, from March? Billy Crystal, New York Times op-ed, 2008. http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11979/6605200/kevin-bridges. Neeson's words for Nash and the 2012-13 Rangers: Good luck. Most famous I can think of who is actually open about it is Gordon Ramsay. His gamble of starting two guys in . Man arrested after alleged assault in Edinburgh city centre as street sealed off. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. View our online Press Pack. She hasnt been in the press this much in years. Unfortunately, Davidson and Beckinsale broke up two months after the kiss photo was taken, before they got a chance to cheer on the Rangers together again. John Smeaton, the former baggage handler who was a hero of the Glasgow airport terror attack, got out of his sick bed to watch the semi-final drama. Note, too, how Us Weekly reported on the scene at the time: Ansel Elgort Wipes Out at Hockey Game, Falls in Front of Joe Jonas, Gigi Hadid: Photos!. Matt and Craig talk Oscar tactics and more, then later end the show with a prediction about Chris Rocks live comedy special on Netflix, Rachel and Callie also talk all the Bravo news of the week, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Why New York Rangers Games Are Ground Zero for Celebrity Interaction. "There was no way I was going to miss the penalties so I had to leave the audience waiting for a while - but I think they understood.". Bellshill combat gym owner thanks local community as it celebrates 11 year anniversary. Its New England to me." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/3163203.stm, Europa League Final - Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers, Cool Cats & Red Devils - Manchester fans in the 1970s, England fans: the racism and the violence. Rangers fans laud celebrity bluenose Jean Johansson for mention on Scottish Fire Service crews rushed to Restalrig Park after receiving reports of a massive blaze at 1.30pm. I still love them." Rangers celebrity fans making pitches to Jimmy Vesey | NHL.com New York Rangers is a trademark of New York Rangers, LLC. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Murdaugh who was sentenced to life in prison today for the murder of his 52-year-old wife Maggie and their son Paul, 22, in June 2021 previously asked his relative to shoot him in the back of the head. The US boxing legend was spotted by snappers in Gers gear outside the Smackdown gym in Peterborough. The club's most distinct rivalry is with Glasgow neighbours Celtic; the two clubs are collectively known as the Old Firm. Celebrity Rangers fan speaks about his Ibrox heroes ahead of Gers play He's also a big Rangers and Knicks fan. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Haunting images show mysterious Scots caravan park abandoned by locals.