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The legacy Kenny Miller will leave at Rangers

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Kenny Miller of Rangers celebrates Rangers first goal during the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round match between Rangers and Progres Nieder...
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Rangers forward Kenny Miller has quite the history at Ibrox.

Kenny Miller of Rangers celebrates Rangers first goal during the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round match between Rangers and Progres Niederkorn at the Ibrox Stadium on June 29,...

Kenny Miller has been at the forefront of the Rangers revival for a few years now and, as he enters the latter stages of his career, his legacy at the club needs to be appreciated.

The 38-year-old forward could very easily leave Ibrox at the end of the season, and with that, he could also mark the end of his illustrious career. From England to Canada to Scotland, Miller has been around the world scoring vital goals and making an impression at over half a dozen clubs from Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Kenny Miller of Rangers talks with Rangers majority share holder Dave King is seen during the  Betfred League Cup Semi Final between Rangers and Motherwell at Hampden Park on October 22,...

Alas, all good things must come to an end, and with Miller’s likely departure being set to take place in the next 12 months, it is worth talking about how he should be regarded by fans moving forward.

Bizarrely enough Miller’s first reign at the club began nearly two decades ago and, just a few months into his tenure, he managed to net five goals in one Scottish Premiership game, which still stands as a record to this day. Following an inconsistent run from that point on he left the club and, a few years later, found himself across the city turning out for bitter rivals Celtic.

While it will be seen as a black mark on his record, it is part of the narrative, and you could argue that Miller’s poor run there was forgiven when he became only the second player in history to move from one Old Firm club to the other on two separate occasions. If you are a betting man or woman, then put some money on that event never happening again.

Kenny Miller of Rangers shoots at goal during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland.

With so many European goals to his name and so many calling him out for his leadership abilities, it is no surprise to see that Miller was also willing to drop down a level in order to help Rangers reach the top flight after years of uncertainty.

Miller has won league titles, cup finals and has even worn the legendary number nine shirt, and when you consider that he did that across three separate stints with Rangers, his work needs to be appreciated.