By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 1:30 PM on 2nd January 2011

Ibrox fell silent on Sunday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the disaster which claimed the lives of 66 people.

After an Old Firm game at Ibrox in January 1971, 66 people died in a crush leaving stairway 13 .

In tribute to the victims, Rangers captain from that day John Greig led the home team out for the clash with Celtic.

Tribute: Fans pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Ibrox disaster 40 years ago

Billy McNeill led out the visitors, with both sets of players wearing black armbands.

The period of silence was observed impeccably before the match, with the Ibrox scoreboard showing a message: 'Always Remembered'.

Before the game, supporters of both clubs left flowers and scarves in tribute, as Rangers unveiled a new memorial.

Speaking earlier in the week, Greig said: 'The terrible events of January 2, 1971 will never be forgotten.

'It was a horrific day for everyone who lost loved ones at the game and they will always be in our thoughts.'