Our subject today, one Bailey Rice, was presumably dropped into this world on 4 October 2006, making him a wispy 19 years of age. A native of Scotland, he blessed with the physique of the run-of-the-mill, average Joe footballer standing at 6ft (1.85m), and tipping the scales at 11st 2lb (71kg). Presumably for the sake of tradition, or maybe it's superstition, he dons the number 49 jersey for the Rangers, a role he primarily fiddles as a central defensive midfielder.
Debuting in the spectacularly uneventful 2022-2023 season at Rangers in Scotland, young Rice made a staggering single first-team appearance, a record he impressively managed to double the following season, in 2023 - 2024. And, as though playing some sadistic sporting version of a one-upmanship, he managed to tally seven first team appearances during the 2024-2025 season, leaving fans and pundits bewildered at such unexpected productivity.
However, don't get too excited, because in our current season, 2025 - 2026, the lad hasn't grace the pitch in a first-team appearance for Rangers. It's a hard task, building on such an illustrious past, yet we remain hopeful.
He has, mind, been seen at the League Cup during the 2025 - 2026 competition - a single start to his name. Yet, one wonders if his absence from the field this season is a cunning tactical ploy or perhaps, an enigmatic riddle that only time will solve.
