Who used to play for Rangers?
Notable players
Name | Nationality | Rangers career |
---|---|---|
Archie Kyle | Scotland | 1904–1908 |
Alex Craig | Ireland | 1904–1914 1916–1917 |
George Law | Scotland | 1906–1912 1916–1917 |
Joe Hendry | Scotland | 1909–1917 |
Where did Rangers win 9 in a row?
In season 1996–97 Rangers went on to win their ninth championship in a row, thereby equalling Celtic’s achievement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. In the cup competitions, they were knocked out of the Scottish Cup at the quarter-finals stage, losing 2–0 to Celtic.
Who is the oldest player to play for Rangers?
Appearances
- Oldest debutant: Gareth McAuley, 38 years, 338 days (vs.
- Most consecutive appearances: William Robb, 241 (from 13 April 1920 until 31 October 1925)
- Most appearances in a season: Carlos Cuéllar, 65 (during the 2007–08 season)
- Longest-serving player: Dougie Gray, 22 years (from 27 July 1925 until April 1947)
Who was the best Rangers player of all time?
Heart & Hand Fifty Greatest Rangers
- 1 – Ally McCoist. 1983 – 1998.
- 2 – John Greig. 1961 – 1978.
- 3 – Richard Gough. 1987 – 1998.
- 4 – Davie Cooper. 1977 – 1989.
- 5 – Brian Laudrup. 1994 – 1998.
- 6 – Sandy Jardine. 1966 – 1982.
- 7 – David Meiklejohn. 1919 – 1936.
- 8 – Barry Ferguson. 1997 – 2003 | 2005 – 2009.
Who has won more titles Celtic or Rangers?
The two rivals, who are collectively known as the “Old Firm”, have claimed the vast majority of league titles. As of 2021, Rangers have won 55 and Celtic 51, while no other club has won the title on more than four occasions.
How many games did Rangers play in the 1970s?
Overview. Rangers played a total of 53 competitive matches during the 1970–71 season. The season was largely overshadowed by the Second Ibrox disaster when 66 people were crushed to death on Stairway 13 of Ibrox Park following an Old Firm game on 2 January 1971.
What happened in the 1971 Scottish Premier League season?
The season was largely overshadowed by the Second Ibrox disaster when 66 people were crushed to death on Stairway 13 of Ibrox Park following an Old Firm game on 2 January 1971. All results are written with Rangers’ score first.
What was the attendance at the 1970 Scottish First Division match?
Scottish First Division Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance 29 August 1970 St Mirren A 0–0 27,400 5 September 1970 Falkirk H 2–0 39,000 12 September 1970 Celtic A 0–2 75,000 19 September 1970 Cowdenbeath H 5–0 31,000
How old was Derek Johnstone when he won the rangers trophy?
1970, Derek Johnstone, as a 16 year old boy, won Rangers their first Trophy in Four and half barren years, scoring the only goal of the game, in the League Cup Final v Celtic.