[257][258], On 14 June 2012, hours after the CVA's rejection, Sevco Scotland Ltd, a new company formed by Charles Green's consortium for this eventuality,[259] completed the purchase of the business and assets of The Rangers Football Club Plc[260][261] and then, on 18 June 2012, formally applied to acquire the SPL share of The Rangers Football Club plc. Scottish Football. [183] He made his first appearance in a 22 draw against Raith Rovers on 13 November 1993. Allan McGregor. [140] On 29 December, Rangers beat Celtic 21 at Celtic Park, their first win at their arch rival's stadium since October 2010. As well as fundraising, the Rangers Charity Foundation regularly bring sick, disabled and disadvantaged children to attend matches and tours at Ibrox, with the chance to meet the players. [115] McDowall remained in charge for just three months before resigning in March 2015. FT: Rangers 2-0 Hearts. The foundation also has partnerships with UNICEF, The Prostate Cancer Charity and Erskine, and is responsible for over 2.3million in donations. [31][32] Rangers also lost by their biggest Old Firm margin of 71. Follow. Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional association football club based in Govan, Glasgow. [286], The club featured on BBC Scotland comedy Scotch and Wry in 1979 in a scene where Manager (Rikki Fulton) and Chief Scout (Gregor Fisher) unknowingly sign a young Catholic footballer (Gerard Kelly) but then try to void his contract to avoid publicly breaking the club's "No Catholic" signing policy after finding out. [179] Later matches in France (when the club was sponsored by Carling) saw the club play with no shirt sponsor, in 2006[180] and 2007. [278] In January 2015, Rangers hosted a charity match for the benefit of former player Fernando Ricksen who had been diagnosed with Motor neurone disease; this raised 320,000 for him and MND Scotland. Neither were as outstanding as later Rangers goalkeepers would prove to be but instead solid dependable keepers. [72], On 10 January 2007, former boss Walter Smith resigned from his post as Scotland manager to return to the Ibrox helm, with Ally McCoist as assistant manager.[73]. First baseman Mark Teixeira and Soriano picked up Silver Slugger Awards and Rogers earned his third Gold Glove. They went on to lose all six group matches against Napoli, Liverpool, and Ajax with only two goals scored and a 20 goal difference overall, setting the worst performance in a Champions League group stage, surpassing Dinamo Zagreb's 19 goal difference in the 201112 season. Sept. 18, 2005: The Rangers hit five homers, including blasts by David Dellucci, Alfonso Soriano, Rod Barajas and two by Teixeira -- one from each side of the plate -- to up the season total at home to a Major League-record 152 home runs and complete the four-game sweep. They have won the Scottish League Championship a record 54 times and the Scottish League Cup a record 27 times. 2982-2762-808-172 However, McCoist was unable to surpass the Scottish Cup goal-scoring record of Jimmy Fleming, which has stood at 44 since 1934. [285], Owing to the notoriety of the "Rangers Inter City Firm", a football firm associated with the club, Rangers have also featured in television documentaries and books about football hooliganism, including Series 1, Episode 5 of The Real Football Factories presented by English actor Danny Dyer on Bravo in 2006, during which he visits his first Old Firm match and meets football casuals from Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen, Hibernian, Dundee United and Dundee. The club has won the Scottish League title a record 55 times, the Scottish Cup 34 times, the Scottish League Cup a record 27 times and the domestic treble on seven occasions, a joint world record shared with rivals Celtic. [120] After a poor first half of the 201617 season, Mark Warburton and David Weir left Rangers on 10 February 2017, and Graeme Murty was placed in caretaker control of the Rangers first team. [37] Rangers were banned from Europe for two years for the behaviour of their fans, later reduced on appeal to one year. Had that decision been upheld the tax bill could have been significantly reduced from an estimated 74m to under 2m. Graeme Souness is the only player-manager during Rangers' history. was set up by an expatriate fan. [188][189], Rangers are one of the best supported clubs in Europe, the figure for the 201718 season being in the 20 largest home league attendances in Europe. records and statistics, Scottish second-tier League Championships, Scottish fourth-tier League Championships, List of Rangers F.C. Some hockey portraits on this site are licensed from Images on Ice, Hockeys Photo Agency. Winter Sports. [142] However, all professional football in Scotland was suspended later that month due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. [277] The club has been a firm supporter of Erskine, a charity which provides long-term medical care for veterans of the British Armed Forces, and in 2012, donated 25,000 to fund projects within their care homes. Oct. 1, 2002: Jerry Narron is dismissed as Rangers manager after a 72-90 season. [271], The Rangers Charity Foundation was created in 2002 and participates in a wide range of charitable work, regularly involving Rangers staff and star players. Former VC, became captain from start of season, officially 16 August. [154] Orange and blue change strips, first seen in 199394,[154] worn once in 200203[155] and reintroduced in 201819[155] and 202223,[156] have caused controversy because the colours were seen as referencing the Orange Order.[155]. July 15, 2003: Rangers third baseman Hank Blalock gave the American League an All-Star Game victory -- and home-field advantage in the World Series -- by slugging a two-run home run in the eighth inning off Dodgers closer Eric Gagne at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The scroll crest first appeared on the teams shorts for the start of the 197879 season.[150][151]. players. [205] Relations between fans were further soured during a league match on 8 October 1988, when Aberdeen player Neil Simpson's tackle on Rangers' Ian Durrant resulted in Durrant being injured for two years. From Sporting Lisbon to Athletic Bilbao why do we get foreign clubs names wrong? Rangers' current number one goalkeeper, Allan McGregor, is a product of the youth system at the club. Rangers dominated wartime football but should their titles be recognised in the record books? Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The way the scroll crest has appeared on the club shirt has varied slightly through the years. The first Old Firm match was won by Celtic and there have been over four hundred matches played to date. August 11, 2007: Rusty Greer is inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame prior to a 3-0 loss to Tampa Bay at Rangers Ballpark. [264][265] Agreement was reached on the transfer with the new company accepting a number of conditions relating to the old company. [287][288], Rangers have appeared in theatre a number of times in shows such as Follow Follow: The Rangers Story at the King's Theatre in 1994 starring Scottish actors Barbara Rafferty, Alexander Morton, Jonathan Watson, Iain Robertson, Ronnie Letham and Stuart Bowman; Singin' I'm No A Billy He's A Tim at the Pavilion Theatre in 2009;[289][290] Divided City at the Citizens Theatre in 2011; and, more recently, Billy and Tim and the Wee Glesga Ghost in 2015, and Rally Roon the Rangers in 2019 and 2022, both at the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow. Celtic came from a goal down to remain nine points clear of Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership after a 3-1 win . Rangers were formed by four founders brothers Moses McNeil and Peter McNeil, Peter Campbell and William McBeath who met at West End Park (now known as Kelvingrove Park) in March 1872. [134] However, Rangers were then defeated by Celtic in the first Old Firm match of the season,[135] and the following month were eliminated from the League Cup by Aberdeen. Season 1970/1971. Rangers' campaign in the Champions League saw them defeat UEFA Cup winners Parma en route. [43], Rangers' ninth consecutive championship title was secured at Tannadice Park on 7 May 1997, with a single-goal victory over Dundee United. [219] In 1999, Lorenzo Amoruso became the first Catholic captain of the club. Broxi Bear is the official mascot of Rangers. 22 Players/Coaches. The longest-serving manager was Bill Struth, who served for 34 years and 26 days. There are more than 600 registered supporters clubs with over 30,000 registered members and these continue to grow, in keeping with the vision the club initially had. A play-off game at Cathkin Park on 21 May 1891 finished 22, so the clubs were declared joint champions. [322] Rangers fans have contributed to several records for high attendances,[194] including the highest home attendance for a league fixture, 118,567 on 2 January 1939. But he's better than that. In his first season in charge the club's centenary Rangers won the Scottish Cup at Hampden in front of 122,714 supporters. Progrs had never before won a tie and had only ever scored once before in European competition. [93][94] The new company failed to secure the transfer of Rangers' previous place in the Scottish Premier League,[95] but were later accepted into the Scottish Football League. The following article is about players who have appeared for Queens Park Rangers Football Club. Traditionally this is accompanied by white shorts (often with royal blue and/or red trim) and black socks with red turn-downs. [152][153], The club colours of Rangers F.C. [153], The basic design of Rangers away strips has changed far more than the traditional home strip. "We worked so hard and . Hockey-Reference utilizes Official NHL data for current NHL seasons. [239], The fans of Rangers also have a fan-friendship with the German club Hamburger SV, dating from the 1970s when Scots moved to the German port in search of work and reinforced by their shared affection for the midfielder Jrg Albertz. Rangers lost 52 in a friendly to an opposition composed largely of guest players from Hibernian.[21][22][23]. Scottish Football League Premier Division, Rangers had a policy of not signing Catholic players, Administration and liquidation of The Rangers Football Club Plc, List of Rangers F.C. A Colin Stein goal and a Willie Johnston double helped secure a 32 victory over Dynamo Moscow at the Nou Camp, Barcelona, to lift the European Cup Winners' Cup. [61] The club's league championship triumph culminated in a dramatic final-day finish. In 2002, former Rangers striker Ally McCoist starred in Robert Duvall's film A Shot at Glory as Jackie McQuillan where he would play against Rangers in the Scottish Cup Final for "Kilnockie F.C. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [207][208], Rangers' relaunch in the Third Division in the 201213 season led to the club's original rivalry with Queen's Park being renewed for the first time since 1958 in the league. In June 2015 it was announced that Mark Warburton had been appointed manager on a three-year deal. Rangers have won 55 domestic top-flight league trophies. [42], Notable seasons included 199091, which culminated in a last-day finale, Rangers securing a 20 victory at Ibrox over Aberdeen, who needed only a draw to secure the championship. They have played at their home ground, Ibrox, since 1899. Worn 19211957, The royal blue shirt and red socks with white tops. Celtic came from a goal down to remain nine points clear of Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership after a 3-1 win over 10-man Hibernian on . Substitute appearances included. Flag Selection: Asia II. Occasionally the home kit will be altered by the shorts and socks, sometimes replacing the black socks with white ones; or replacing the white shorts and black socks combination with royal blue shorts and socks. Cycling. [33] In 1961 Rangers became the first British team to reach a European final when they contested the Cup Winners' Cup final against Italian side Fiorentina, only to lose 41 on aggregate. [81], The 200910 season saw Rangers reach their fifth consecutive domestic final: against St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup, the club overcame a two-men deficit from red cards, a late deciding goal from Kenny Miller securing the victory. [252], Charles Green agreed a deal with the administrators of The Rangers Football Club plc to purchase the company for 8.5million if a proposed CVA was agreed or to purchase its business and assets for a 5.5million if the proposed CVA were to be rejected. All Rangers Hall of Fame members are denoted by an emboldened name. The team finished first in the Scottish Premier League and won Advocaat his second consecutive league title. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Barry Ferguson: 7 July 2005: . Shesterkin, at the top of his game, stopped all four shots he faced in this one as the Rangers wrested control away from the Sabres, dominating the final 20 minutes even if it took 19:59.3 to. Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow which plays in the Scottish Premiership. [123] After that disappointing start to the season the form did not improve, with notable results including a 20 reverse to Celtic at home in the league[124] and defeat to Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup semi-final by the same scoreline. [248][249] An Upper Tribunal upheld the decision in 2014. Rangers' first-ever Scottish Cup win came in 1894 after a 31 final victory over rivals Celtic. [96] The transfer of Rangers' SFA membership was agreed by the SFA upon acceptance of a number of conditions, including a one-year transfer ban, in time for the club to begin the 201213 season.[97]. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Retired as a footballer to become manager of the club. 21 Players/Coaches. [19][20] The first-ever match against Celtic took place in 1888, the year after the East End club's establishment. The manager chosen was, Formation, early years and William Wilton, Ibrox disaster, European success and Jock Wallace, Graeme Souness, Walter Smith and 9-in-a-row, Dick Advocaat, Alex McLeish and Paul Le Guen, Warburton, Premiership return, Caixinha and Murty, Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Europa League Final. Player Position Played Between From To Games Goals; Macaulay, Archie: 1933/1934 1936/1937: 41: 8: MacDonald, Alex: Midfielder: 1968/1969 1979/1980: St Johnstone: Heart of Midlothian Johnny Yen Well-Known Member Apr 22, 2021 #14 The latter company, RIFC, also owns other corporations related to Rangers including Rangers Retail Ltd, Rangers Media Ltd and Garrion Security Services Ltd who are responsible for providing match day security at Ibrox Stadium. The latter much better at commanding his area but Klos had the reflexes of a cat. [242], On 6 May 2011, Craig Whyte bought David Murray's shares for 1. 20 Players/Coaches. Rangers Goalkeepers since 1995/96 Quiz - By Hibsbollah. [62][63], Despite beginning as favourites to retain the championship, Rangers suffered an unprecedented run of poor results between September and November, a club-record run of ten games without a win. [92] The administrators completed a sale of the business and assets to a new company, Sevco Scotland Ltd (which later renamed itself The Rangers Football Club Ltd), though most first-team players refused to transfer across. Rangers FC Squad 1999/2000. Rangers F.C. [90], On 1 June 2012, after four months in administration, a failure to reach a CVA agreement with creditors led to The Rangers Football Club plc (since renamed RFC 2012 plc)[91] entering the process of liquidation. When the red turn-downs were added to the socks in 1904, the strip began to look more like the modern day Rangers home kit. [15] In 1873, the club held its first annual meeting and staff were elected. Sheffield United came from behind to win 3-1 at Queens Park Rangers on Friday as they ensured their bid for a Championship play-off place will remain alive going into the final day of the regular season.. Rangers then named former player Stuart McCall as their third manager of the season for the remaining fixtures. international footballers, THE RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED Company No. [57], The 200405 season restored success to Rangers, who were boosted by signings such as Jean-Alain Boumsong,[58] Dado Pro[59] and Nacho Novo,[60] along with the return of former captain Barry Ferguson after a spell in England with Blackburn Rovers. [75] The final in Manchester against Zenit St. Petersburg, who were managed by former Rangers manager Dick Advocaat,[76] ended in a 20 defeat. [25], The Ibrox disaster occurred on 2 January 1971 when large-scale crushing on a stairway exit at the culmination of an Old Firm game claimed 66 lives. Jaromr Jgr (2005-06), 123, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 30, 4:59AM. International club teams playing in Scotland, as well as national sides, have previously used the centre for training, and Advocaat's South Korea team used it for training prior to the 2006 World Cup. The Rangers F.C. Popular Quizzes Today. 3. From Rangers formation to the present day, the club have had 32 players who were born in either Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and previously Ireland (from 1882 to 1950). For a full list of all Rangers players with Wikipedia articles see Category:Rangers F.C. For the women's team, see, Scroll crest, appeared on the chest of the Rangers shirt since 1968, Scroll crest version with banner and 'Ready' motto, worn on shirts between 1990 and 1995, Scroll crest with five stars, worn on the Rangers shirt since 2003, The blue shirt, white shorts and blue & white hooped socks. records and statistics, 1975 trophy shared with Celtic after 22 draw, Played in aid of the Lord Provosts Rent Relief Fund, Played in aid of the Clydeside Air Raid Distress Fund, Also known as the Kilmarnock International Tournament. First goalkeeper captain, Ricksen stood-in after he was injured. Former VC, now current captain from 6 July. Below is the Rangers first-team squad for the 2022/2023 season ranked by position from goalkeeper to strikers.
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