Sandy joined Rangers in 1964 and was given his first team opportunity in the aftermath of the shock Scottish Cup defeat to Berwick Rangers in 1967. An outstanding full back, he went on to make 671 competitive appearances for the Club scoring 76 times.
Jardine won 3 League Championships, 5 Scottish Cups and 5 League Cups and, of course, the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972. He played in two World Cups, representing Scotland on 38 occasions and was twice named the sports writers’ player of the year (once with Hearts).
On leaving Rangers, he would join boyhood heroes, Hearts, where he enjoyed something of a renaissance whilst playing in a side that went agonisingly close to securing a League and Cup double in season 1985/86. Along with his great friend Alex MacDonald, the two ‘Barca Bears’ transformed Hearts into a force to be reckoned with, establishing themselves as as an up and coming management duo.
Sandy returned to Ibrox, working in and around and latterly for the Club in various capacities once his playing and managerial career ended. His leadership off the pitch will never be forgotten as the financial problems came to a head in 2012. Tragically, Sandy was diagnosed with cancer later that same year and after a brave battle he passed away on 24th April 2014.
The Govan Stand was fittingly renamed in Sandy’s honour at the start of season 2014/15.

by Rick Plews