Arthur Numan named in Rangers best ever XI as ChatGPT selects Ibrox team

Picking the best Rangers XI of all time is a question that is pored over by fans on a weekly basis.

But what happens when you ask the question to an artificial intelligence bot? Let's find out!

We asked ChatGPT the simple question: "What is the best dream all-time Rangers starting XI?"

Here’s what the bot wrote:

Picking the best 11 players of all time to play for Rangers FC is a subjective task, and different people may have different opinions. However, based on the club's history and the achievements of various players, here is a possible selection:

1. Andy Goram (Goalkeeper) - Goram enjoyed great success during the 1990s. He won three Scottish Premier League titles, three Scottish Cups, and two Scottish League Cups with the club. He was also capped 43 times by the Scotland national team, appearing at two World Cup tournaments.
2. Sandy Jardine (Right-back) - Jardine won numerous honours with the club, including three Scottish League titles, five Scottish Cups, and four Scottish League Cups. He was also capped 38 times by the Scotland national team.
3. Arthur Numan (Left-back) - Numan was an important player for Rangers during the late 1990s and early 2000s, playing a key role in the club's success. He helped the team win three Scottish Premier League titles, two Scottish Cups, and two Scottish League Cups. In total, he made over 200 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals.
4. Richard Gough (Center-back and Captain) - A commanding central defender who played over 300 games for Rangers and won nine Scottish League titles with the club.
5. John Greig (Center-back) - A Rangers legend who played over 750 games for the club and captained the team during their successful period in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
6. Brian Laudrup (Midfielder) - A Danish international who played for Rangers during the 1990s and helped the team win several trophies, including two Scottish League titles.
7. Jim Baxter (Midfielder) - Considered by many as the greatest Rangers player of all time. A gifted midfielder with incredible ball control and passing ability.
8. Paul Gascoigne (Central midfielder) - A flamboyant and talented midfielder who played for Rangers during the 1990s and helped the team win two Scottish League titles and a Scottish Cup.
9. Ally McCoist (Forward) - The club's all-time leading scorer with over 350 goals in over 580 appearances. Won ten Scottish League titles and a Scottish Cup with Rangers.
10. Davie Cooper (Left-winger) - A gifted winger with incredible dribbling skills and an eye for goal. Scored over 70 goals in over 300 appearances for Rangers.
11. Willie Henderson (Right-winger) - A tricky and skillful winger who played over 400 games for Rangers and won several Scottish League titles and cups.