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13:16 GMT, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 14:16 UK

In Pictures: Rangers exodus

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Hundreds of Rangers fans joined a colourful convoy of cars and vans which left Ibrox on the road to Manchester on Tuesday morning

Rangers fan in Union Jack hat

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A huge crowd thronged along Edmiston Drive to enjoy the carnival atmosphere and wave off the convoy

Stevie and his Jeep

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The convoy was led by a fan called Stevie, who had covered his Jeep in Rangers colours

Fans outside City of Manchester stadium

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An advance party of fans was already in Manchester, where many made an early pilgrimage to the City of Manchester stadium

Rangers fans outside Manchester pub

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Manchester city centre was awash with Rangers fans by Tuesday afternoon

Broxi Bear and a piper with two young fans

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Rangers mascot Broxi Bear and piper Colin MacKinnon ensured Craig Neilly, from Northern Ireland, and Zenit fan Anastasia Krechmar enjoyed the party

Rangers fans in Manchester

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Many fans arrived in fancy dress as the party got started in glorious sunshine

Rangers fan crossing fingers beside Uefa Cup

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The expected 100,000 Rangers fans making their way to Manchester for the final will be keeping their fingers crossed that their heroes can lift the cup

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Many Rangers fans camped overnight at Burnage Rugby Club in Manchester

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