Andy Goram (born 13 April 1964, Bury, England) was a Scottish international goalkeeper best known for his time at Rangers.
- Full name: Andrew Lewis Goram
- Nationality: Scottish (qualified through parentage)
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Primary clubs:
- Hamilton Academical (loan spells early in career)
- Oldham Athletic (early professional career)
- Rangers (1987–1998) — the club where he achieved greatest success
- Other clubs later in career included: Sheffield United, Motherwell, Elgin City, Manchester City (briefly), Queen of the South, and several short-term/loan spells
- Rangers highlights:
- Signed for Rangers in 1987 and became first-choice goalkeeper for much of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Won multiple Scottish League titles and domestic cups with Rangers during the club’s dominant period under manager Graeme Souness and later Walter Smith.
- Known for commanding presence, shot-stopping ability, and penalty saves in crucial matches.
- International career:
- Represented Scotland, earning 43 caps between 1988 and 1998.
- Played in major tournaments including UEFA Euro 1996 and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
- Awards & recognition:
- Named SPFA (Scottish Professional Footballers' Association) Players’ Player of the Year and/or included in seasonal teams during his peak years (specific awards across seasons).
- Considered one of Rangers’ and Scotland’s outstanding goalkeepers of his generation.
- Later life:
- After retiring from playing, Goram was involved in coaching and media work at times. He faced health challenges later in life and publicly spoke about personal matters in interviews and his autobiography.
- Andy Goram passed away on 2 July 2022.
Legacy: Goram is fondly remembered by Rangers supporters for his role in a highly successful era for the club and remains a notable figure in Scottish football history.