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He has been referred to as the first black player to play for [[Rangers F.C.]]. However, Walter Tull signed for Rangers during the First World War but was killed in the conflict before he could play and Egyptian World Cup player Mohammed Latif played for the club briefly in the 1930s. It would be more accurate to say Walters was the first significant black player in Scottish football since Andrew Watson of Queens Park in the 19th century. Walters was a favourite of the Rangers support - and is the only honorary member of the Rangers Supporters Trust. However, he was subjected to racist abuse from opposing fans on his debut against [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] at Celtic Park. Celtic fans threw fruit on to the pitch and the second half of the match was delayed to allow Celtic's ground staff to clear the thrown fruit, mostly bananas, from the pitch.
He has been referred to as the first black player to play for [[Rangers F.C.]]. However, Walter Tull signed for Rangers during the First World War but was killed in the conflict before he could play and Egyptian World Cup player Mohammed Latif played for the club briefly in the 1930s. It would be more accurate to say Walters was the first significant black player in Scottish football since Andrew Watson of Queens Park in the 19th century. Walters was a favourite of the Rangers support - and is the only honorary member of the Rangers Supporters Trust. However, he was subjected to racist abuse from opposing fans on his debut against [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] at Celtic Park. Celtic fans threw fruit on to the pitch and the second half of the match was delayed to allow Celtic's ground staff to clear the thrown fruit, mostly bananas, from the pitch.

Years later, former Celtic player [[Gerry Britton]] recalled the incident: 'As an apprentice professional with Celtic back in January 1988, I was appalled at the hideous racist goading of Rangers' black winger Mark Walters during his Old Firm debut at Celtic Park. I was even more sickened on the morning after the match when I was told to help clear the Parkhead trackside of the dozens of bananas that had been thrown onto the field by so-called Celtic supporters intent on upsetting the on-field focus of the Ibrox wing wizard.' - Gerry Britton, ''[[Scotland on Sunday]]'' [[25 January]] [[2004]].[http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=93492004]'


He followed manager [[Graeme Souness]] to [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], which was somewhat ironic as his middle name ([[Everton F.C.|Everton]]) is that of Liverpool's fierce city rivals.
He followed manager [[Graeme Souness]] to [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], which was somewhat ironic as his middle name ([[Everton F.C.|Everton]]) is that of Liverpool's fierce city rivals.

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Mark Walters
Personal information
Full name Mark Everton Walters
Position(s) Midfielder/Winger

Mark Walters (born June 2, 1964) is a former professional footballer. He was an attacking goal scoring winger.

He has been referred to as the first black player to play for Rangers F.C.. However, Walter Tull signed for Rangers during the First World War but was killed in the conflict before he could play and Egyptian World Cup player Mohammed Latif played for the club briefly in the 1930s. It would be more accurate to say Walters was the first significant black player in Scottish football since Andrew Watson of Queens Park in the 19th century. Walters was a favourite of the Rangers support - and is the only honorary member of the Rangers Supporters Trust. However, he was subjected to racist abuse from opposing fans on his debut against Celtic at Celtic Park. Celtic fans threw fruit on to the pitch and the second half of the match was delayed to allow Celtic's ground staff to clear the thrown fruit, mostly bananas, from the pitch.

Years later, former Celtic player Gerry Britton recalled the incident: 'As an apprentice professional with Celtic back in January 1988, I was appalled at the hideous racist goading of Rangers' black winger Mark Walters during his Old Firm debut at Celtic Park. I was even more sickened on the morning after the match when I was told to help clear the Parkhead trackside of the dozens of bananas that had been thrown onto the field by so-called Celtic supporters intent on upsetting the on-field focus of the Ibrox wing wizard.' - Gerry Britton, Scotland on Sunday 25 January 2004.[1]'

He followed manager Graeme Souness to Liverpool, which was somewhat ironic as his middle name (Everton) is that of Liverpool's fierce city rivals.

He is now retired but still plays in masters football competitions for Rangers.

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Aston Villa

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Rangers

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Liverpool

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