Put the darts away. The Mccrorie twins both mean business

50 games for Rangers,” said Robby, who’s 12 minutes younger than Ross.

“There are not many players at his age who can say that. It would perhaps be different if he hadn’t done that.

“But he effectively established himself at one point, and has accepted that it probably won’t happen at Ibrox now.

“I think the gaffer at Rangers and the coaching staff maybe wanted him to stay. But Ross made it clear he wanted to be out and playing regularly.

“They understood he is hungry and has a career ahead of him, so the decision was made that he could go.

“I’m happy that Ross has got his move, and he will get the opportunity to play every week because he’s a top player – and I’m not just saying that because he’s my brother.

“He’ll do well at Aberdeen, who have a good manager in Derek Mcinnes “Everyone needs to understand his decision. He just wants to be playing every week.

“The easiest thing to do when you are young – especially at a big club like Rangers – is to stay there and say, ‘Oh, I’m a Rangers player’.

“But Ross has realised he wants to go and play games. It’s the best thing for his career, and Rangers have recognised that too. ”

Robby is on a different type of loan from the Light Blues, with the target progression towards a first-team place at Ibrox.

He gave way to Max Stryjek in last Sunday’s goal-less draw as he was barred for playing against his parent club.

“I am here to help give myself the best Rangers career I can have. That has always been my dream,” he said.

“From my first loan at Berwick Rangers, and now at Livingston, it has been a stepping stone to try to get there.

“You can’t look too far ahead, so just now I just need to try to do my best.

“As much as I would like it to happen now, youneedtobepatient.ineedtokeepbuilding a profile.

“In the future, well, I am never going to turn something like that down.” Meanwhile, Livingston have signed former Celtic and Hibernian striker, Anthony Stokes, on a one-year deal.

The 32-year-old has returned to Scottish football more than two years after leaving Hibs for a third time, having fallen foul of then manager Neil Lennon.

The Republic of Ireland international has since had spells in Greece, Turkey and Iran, the latter of which ended when he left Persian Gulf Pro League champions, Persepolis. Stokes, who has scored 136 goals in Scottish football, is Livingston’s third new signing in two days after German striker Lars Lokotsch and French defender Julien Serrano arrived on Friday.

They will both be in Gary Holt’s squad at Pittodrie.