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Billy Dodds: Playing Under Advocaat at Rangers

Former Rangers striker Billy Dodds opens up on what it meant to finally sign for the club he supported as a boy — with his dad proudly watching on. From playing in Old Firm derbies to the pressures of life under Dick Advocaat, Dodds takes us through the highs and lows of his time at Ibrox. SUBSCRIBE: @PLZSoccer 📌 Billy Dodds Interview Highlights: 00:00 Signing For Rangers and Dick Advocaat 05:59 Playing in the Old Firm Derby 08:59 Rangers in the Champions League 09:57 Billy Dodds Leaving Rangers 👨‍👦 “My dad was a Rangers man” — Billy shares the special moment of signing for Rangers while his father was still alive and witnessing his journey from club to club. ⚽️ Life under Dick Advocaat — From honest man-management to cutting team talks, Billy describes working under the “Little General” and how it affected the dressing room. 🔥 Unforgettable goal-scoring form — Dodds recalls scoring 8 goals in 7 games, only to be unexpectedly dropped, and the emotional fallout from it. 🇪🇺 Champions League dreams — Growing up playing in the muddy parks of Nairn to chipping the goalkeeper in Europe, Dodds reflects on the ultimate rewards of dedication. 🤯 Old Firm debut — The adrenaline, the nerves, and the roar of 50,000—Billy walks us through his first derby experience, scoring at Celtic Park and keeping Rangers’ title push on course. 🧠 Advice for future Old Firm players — “Breathe. Don’t let the occasion pass you by.” 🔁 Leaving Rangers — Dodds explains why he was ready to move on, how Alex McLeish brought him back into the fold, and the challenges of injuries in the twilight of his career. 🧠 Coaching life after playing — From goals in the Dundee derby to stepping into coaching with Gordon Chisholm. This is a must-watch for Rangers fans and anyone who loves hearing honest, behind-the-scenes stories from the world of Scottish football. 👉 Hit subscribe to PLZ Soccer’s YouTube channel for more exclusive football stories and player interviews, and don’t forget to download the PLZ Soccer app for all the latest news! #rangers #rangersfc #scottishfootball #scottishpremiership

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