The team wore a special crest on 8 December 2012 in a home league match against Stirling Albion, to commemorate the 140th anniversary of their formation. The club has lost a further two European finals; they reached the UEFA Cup Final in 2008 and a fourth runners-up finish in European competition came in the UEFA Europa League Final in 2022. Wes . On 14 June 2012, the formal rejection of the proposed CVA[253] meant that the company would enter the liquidation process. 2982-2762-808-172 Rangers were awarded associate membership and placed in the lowest division, the Third, rather than the First Division as the SPL and SFA had sought. Find out more. 20 Players/Coaches. For each Scottish Premiership/Premier League season since 2000, guess Rangers's best scorer. [318], For further information, see Rangers club captains, The following team was voted the greatest ever Rangers team by supporters in 1999. [240] 2. (4 Stanley Cups), Record (W-L-T-OTL): Most historical data provided by Dan Diamond and Associates. [38], The following season saw the club compete in the first ever European Super Cup, although the European ban saw it officially recognised as Rangers centenary anniversary match. In 202021, Rangers won the Scottish Premiership, their first Scottish championship in ten years, a then world record fifty-fifth league win. [26] Leading the club for 34 years until 1954, Struth won more trophies than any manager in Scottish Football history, amassing 18 league championships, 10 Scottish Cups, two League Cups, seven war-time championships, 19 Glasgow Cups, 17 Glasgow Merchant Charity Cups and other war-time honours. If the Easter Road faithful were left in any doubt as to Ofir Marciano's importance to Hibernian, his double save in the win over Ross County highlighted the talent set to exit Leith this summer. [46] A second-consecutive league title was won by a record 21-point margin,[47] the club securing a domestic double with a 40 Scottish Cup final victory over Aberdeen. Most capped Scottish player to play for Rangers: Player with most overall international goals to play for Rangers: Most international goals while a Rangers player: Ally McCoist, 19 for Scotland. [284], In 2008, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay returned to Rangers, the club he played for as a youth, to teach them how to cook in Series 4, Episode 12 of The F Word. [211], John Ure Primrose, chairman of Rangers from 1912 to 1923, has been described as sharpening Rangers' Protestant Unionist identity and anti-Catholic identity, contributing to the absence of openly Catholic players from the team. The 189091 season saw the inception of the Scottish Football League, and Rangers, by then playing at the first Ibrox Stadium, were one of ten original members. A mahogany panel above the famous marble staircase was assigned to display the names of those inducted into the Hall of Fame and an annual presentation ceremony was instigated where the players honoured received their award. [88] Rangers were placed into administration on 14 February 2012 resulting in the club being deducted 10 points as per SPL rules. Traditionally this is accompanied by white shorts (often with royal blue and/or red trim) and black socks with red turn-downs. Discipline. The 200809 season saw Rangers recover from an early exit from the UEFA Champions League to FBK Kaunas of Lithuania. The most successful manager, in terms of the number of trophies won, is Bill Struth, with eighteen League titles, ten Scottish Cups and two League Cups. The Rangers F.C. First Rangers player to score at a World Cup: Most European Championship goals while a Rangers player: Brian Laudrup, 3, First winner to play for Rangers: Brian Laudrup (Denmark), 14-2 (against Whitehill, 29 September 1883), 130 (vs. Kelvinside Athletic, 28 September 1889), Most league wins in a season: 18 wins out of 18 games (during the, Fewest league wins in a season: 8 wins out of 18 games (during the, Most league defeats in a season: 14 defeats from 36 games (during the, Fewest defeats in a season: 0 defeats from 18 games (during the, Most league goals scored in a season: 118 goals in 38 games (during the, Most league goals conceded in a season: 55 goals (twice, during the, Fewest league goals conceded in a season: 13 goals (during the, 3,000th league goal: Bob McGowan, (against. The club has played in both Scotland and England's national cup competitions. 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. David Hill was also a founder member. [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. Goalkeepers are a breed apart. UEFA Champions League. [16][27] During the wartime regional league setup, Rangers achieved their highest score against Celtic with an 81 win in the Southern Football League. He was bang average. Allan McGregor. I've been watching Rangers since the late 60s. Shagger's last year or so has now pushed him past Goram for me. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. One of Hong Kong's most popular football clubs Hong Kong 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. They have played at their home ground, Ibrox, since 1899. [97], At the end of 2012, Rangers International Football Club plc became the holding company for the group, having acquired The Rangers Football Club Ltd on the basis of a one for one share exchange. Unable to win the league during his reign, he was replaced by Wallace returning in 1983. Scottish Cup. [267] Thereafter it has continued to post annual operating losses: 9.8m in 2014 and 9.9m in 2015,[268] 2.5m in 2016,[269] 6.3m in 2017[270] and 13.2m in 2018. [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. John Greig served as manager for five years but was unable to achieve the success as a manager that he had as a player. From February of the 188687 season, Cathkin Park was used until the first Ibrox Park, in the Ibrox area of south-west Glasgow, was inaugurated for the following season. 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. The Rangers were in first place as late as Aug. 5, thanks largely to the dynamic offense provided by their infield and the solid work of the bullpen. [140] On 29 December, Rangers beat Celtic 21 at Celtic Park, their first win at their arch rival's stadium since October 2010. The Dutch side proved too strong and recorded a 63 aggregate win, with Rangers losing 13 at Ibrox and 32 in Amsterdam. Hockey-Reference utilizes Official NHL data for current NHL seasons. Rangers' home ground, Ibrox Stadium, designed by stadium architect Archibald Leitch and opened in 1929, is a Category B listed building and the third-largest football stadium in Scotland. [235] In February 2015, following sectarian singing from Rangers fans at a match at Raith Rovers, the SPFL came in for criticism for their failure or inability to deal with the issue. 2019-20. In 2000, David Murray decided to list the company on the stock exchange (making it a public limited company), with the name of the company being changed to The Rangers Football Club plc. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. Eighteen men (including two repeat appointments) have been manager of Rangers during the club's history. When I started to go watch Rangers at Ibrox it was Chris Woods in goal but I remember as a kid the days of Peter McCloy and Stewart Kennedy. Rangers dominated wartime football but should their titles be recognised in the record books? [5] They are the second most-honoured football club in the world, having won 116 trophies in total. Players should be listed according to the date they first signed with the club. [26] Rangers record highest attendance was against Hibernian on 27 March 1948 in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park. Rangers Goalkeepers since 1995/96 Quiz - By Hibsbollah. [34] Rangers lost again in the final of the same competition in 1967, by a single goal, after extra time, to Bayern Munich. This article is about the men's football club. [116] Under McCall, Rangers finished third in the league and then reached the Premiership play-off final, which they lost 61 on aggregate to Motherwell.[117]. Dec. 27, 2005: The Rangers sign free-agent right-hander Kevin Millwood to anchor their starting rotation for next season. Rangers' second top goalscorer of all time, with 261 goals in 408 matches. Ibrox Stadium in its current incarnation was originally designed by the architect Archibald Leitch, a Rangers fan who also played a part in the design of, among others, Old Trafford in Manchester and Highbury in London. On 2 January 1939 a British league attendance record was broken as 118,567 fans turned out to watch Rangers beat Celtic in the traditional New Year's Day Old Firm match. records. [203][204], The bitter rivalry with Aberdeen developed following an incident in the 1979 League Cup final when Rangers' Derek Johnstone provoked the fury of the Dons support with what they believed was a blatant dive but which resulted in the dismissal of Aberdeen's Doug Rougvie and a Rangers victory. Rangers reached the semi-final of the 188687 FA Cup only to be knocked out by eventual winners Aston Villa. The first three of these seasons the club was managed by Graeme Souness; the latter six under the stewardship of Walter Smith. Rangers FC - Record of goalkeepers | Transfermarkt Rangers FC 1 55 34 1 27 Scottish Premiership League level: First Tier Table position: 2 In league since: 7 years 123.85 m Total market value Squad size: 32 Average age: 26.9 Foreigners: 22 68.8 % National team players: 10 Stadium: Ibrox Stadium 50.987 Seats Current transfer record: +14.91m + [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. The side played the European Cup holders Ajax, who had first proposed the idea, in January 1973. Oct. 1, 2002: Jerry Narron is dismissed as Rangers manager after a 72-90 season.. Oct. 11, 2002: The Rangers hire Buck Showalter as 16th full-time manager in club history.. 2003. Since playing their first competitive match as a professional club, more than 1,100 players have made a competitive first-team appearance for the club, of whom 180 players have made at least 100 . Wouldn't be good enough for us now but at the level we were playing at he was good enough. 4. [138], Season 201920 began with Rangers again qualifying for the UEFA Europa League group stage before losing 20 to Celtic at Ibrox in the first Old Firm match of the season on 1 September. The 201011 season, Smith's final season in charge, saw Rangers retain the League Cup, defeating Celtic at Hampden with a Nikica Jelavi goal in extra time. [66], Frenchman Paul Le Guen replaced Alex McLeish as manager after season 200506. [184] Broxi was later accompanied by his "wife" Roxi and their "son" Boris[183] although from 2001 Roxi and Boris no longer made any on-field appearances at Ibrox. The current lion rampant club crest. The player records section includes details of the club's leading goalscorers and those who had made most appearances in first-team competitions. Rangers' other manager with notable success was William Waddell, who won the European Cup Winners' Cup. 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[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. [15] In 1873, the club held its first annual meeting and staff were elected. [139] On 12 December Rangers progressed to the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 as group runners-up after a 11 draw with BSC Young Boys which secured European football beyond Christmas for the first time since the 201011 season. In October 2015, the club launched its Ready2Succeed programme which was a ten-week course designed to develop participants confidence and employability skills by engaging with football and fitness. An enquiry concluded that the crush was likely to have happened ten minutes after the final whistle and to have been triggered by someone falling on the stairs. I wasn't a huge fan of fod. [244] The next day, The Rangers Football Club plc which was subsequently renamed RFC 2012 plc entered administration over non-payment of 9million in PAYE and VAT taxes to HM Revenue and Customs. [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 Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow which plays in the Scottish Premiership. Winners (27): 1947, 1949, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 198889, 199091, 199293, 199394, 199697, 199899, 200102, 200203, 200405, Runners-up (9): 1952, 1958, 1966, 1967, 1983, 1990, 2009, 2019, 2023, Most League Cup appearances: John Greig, 121. He was nowhere near the worst keeper we've had, or the best. [195][196] Despite most supporters behaving "impeccably",[197] Rangers fans were involved in serious trouble and rioting. You are using an out of date browser. Since the club's formation in 1872, over thirty players have permanently held the position of club captain for Rangers. September 13, 2006: Gary Matthews Jr. becomes the 3rd Ranger to hit for the cycle in a 4-4, 3 RBI effort against Detroit at Comerica Park. Supporters group Club 1872 are the sixth-largest shareholder of the club. McGregor holds the record for most European football appearances for the club with 109. [236] However, there have been cases of the police and courts taking action, with Rangers fans having been charged, convicted and jailed for sectarian behaviour. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. [209][210] Matches with Queen's Park were advertised as the "Original Glasgow derby" by Rangers and the Scottish media; and as the "Oldest Derby in the World" by Queen's Park. Apart from being defeated 21 by Forfar Athletic in the first round of the League Cup on 3 August, season 201314 got off to an excellent start with Rangers winning maximum league points in their first 15 games in League One, before being held to a draw at home by Stranraer on Boxing Day 2013. [6] The scroll crest first appeared on the teams shorts for the start of the 197879 season.[150][151]. Since their reform they have won the league championship once. Rangers FC. [61] The club's league championship triumph culminated in a dramatic final-day finish. [1] Sandy Archibald is the holder of the most league appearances, having made 513, from 1917 to 1934. The Rangers had five All-Stars: shortstop Michael Young, third baseman Hank Blalock, second baseman Alfonso Soriano, starting pitcher Kenny Rogers and closer Francisco Cordero. players#Club captains. Hall of fame is a list established in 2000 by the then Rangers chairman, David Murray, the first of any club in Britain. Taking over as manager after William Wilton's death in 1920, Bill Struth was Rangers' most successful manager, guiding the club to 14 league titles before the onset of the Second World War. [155], Supporters of Rangers have a fan friendship with the Northern Irish club Linfield F.C., dating back to 1920. However, McCoist was unable to surpass the Scottish Cup goal-scoring record of Jimmy Fleming, which has stood at 44 since 1934. [31][32] Rangers also lost by their biggest Old Firm margin of 71. Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair directs teammates during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Dallas in St. Paul, Minn., Sunday, April 30, 2023. Rangers became the first British side to reach a UEFA-sanctioned European final in 1961. Morelos is the record European competition goalscorer for the club with 29. Johnny Yen Well-Known Member Apr 22, 2021 #14 Rangers then won three promotions in four years, returning to the Premiership for the start of the 201617 season. I can't recall any howlers or great saves. August 18, 2009: Catcher Ivan Rodriguez is acquired from the Houston Astros and makes his first appearance with the Rangers since 2002. The first Old Firm match was won by Celtic and there have been over four hundred matches played to date. . Football: Greig is voted greatest ever Ranger! Scottish League Cup. This link was formalised in February 2021 with the formation of an official club partnership between the two sides. Worn 18831888 and 18961904, The royal blue shirt with white collar and black socks with red tops. Data Provided By Rangers received the highest transfer fee in their history when Bassey was sold to, Players who represented their country while at the club, "Reluctant David Weir ready for Rangers bow", "Carlos Bocanegra joins Racing Santander on loan", Rangers player history and stats at The Rangers Archive, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Rangers_F.C._players&oldid=1152542070, Association football museums and halls of fame, Short description is different from Wikidata, Association football player non-biographical articles, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. [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. Jaromr Jgr (2005-06), 54, Most Points, Season: Rangers' traditional support is largely drawn from the Protestant Unionist community, whilst Celtic's traditional support is largely drawn from the Catholic community. Feb. 16, 2004: Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig approves the trade of Alex Rodriguez to the New York Yankees in exchange for Alfonso Soriano and a player to be named later (minor league shortstop Joaquin Arias.). Rangers have had four foreign managers during their history: Dick Advocaat,[45][52] Paul Le Guen, Pedro Caixinha and Giovanni van Bronckhorst. The following season Rangers contested the UEFA Cup after dropping into the competition from the Champions League. One of the 11 original members of the Scottish Football League,[10] Rangers remained in the top division continuously until a financial crisis during the 201112 season saw the club enter administration[11] and the original company liquidated[12][13] with the assets moved to a new company structure. 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. [82] The league championship title was retained, with three matches remaining, at Easter Road, defeating Hibernian 10 with a Kyle Lafferty goal. The following tables detail Rangers' shirt sponsors and kit suppliers by year: When Rangers played French sides in 199697 and 199798, they wore the logo of Center Parcs instead of McEwan's Lager, due to a French ban on alcohol advertising. This list encompasses the major honours won by Rangers as well as records set by the club, their managers and their players. 2,665: 5.00: Sports: Nov 4, 2016: Highest ranked German football club per state. But they fell out of contention with a 1-12 roadtrip in August. First real Rangers keepers I can properly remember were Norrie Martin and Eric Sorensen, the man in black. Allan McGregor - After enjoying his best days at Ibrox during his first stint at the club between 2001 and 2012, the Scotsman has since returned to Glasgow and is still an unquestionably important . [18] In 1877, Rangers reached the Scottish Cup final; after drawing the first game, Rangers refused to turn up for the replay and the cup was awarded to Vale of Leven. USA TODAY New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin is looking to become the third goalie since 2000 to win the Hart Trophy. Rangers Goalkeepers @RFC_Goalies Account for all things Gers Goalkeepers. [75] The final in Manchester against Zenit St. Petersburg, who were managed by former Rangers manager Dick Advocaat,[76] ended in a 20 defeat. Popular Quizzes Today. He was announced as Honorary Life President in 2015. 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. Rangers beat Hibernian 10 in front of a packed 143,570 crowd. Buck Showalter engineered the Texas renaissance and was named AL Manager of the Year. [40] In 197475, Wallace led Rangers to their first League championship triumph in 11 years, before winning the treble the following season, repeating the historic feat in 197778.[41]. Attendance records at Ibrox are also included in the list. Rangers FC Squad 1999/2000. Broxi Bear is the official mascot of Rangers. Venue: Hampden Park. October 4, 2006: Buck Showalter dismissed as manager. Since then, apart from those between McGregor's two spells, the main keeper has been pretty good. FT: Rangers 2-0 Hearts. Yankee Stadium Entry Covid; Orbicularis Oris Antagonist; Don't Think Of Her As Gone Away Poem; Italian Lard Bread Recipe; Ancient Nutrition Cbd + Collagen [237], Rangers' use of orange and blue change strips, first worn in 199394,[154] once in 200203[155] and reintroduced in 201819[155] and 202223,[238] has caused controversy because the colours are seen as referencing the Orange Order. Winter Sports. Nov. 6, 2006: Ron Washington named manager of the Texas Rangers. [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. In 1968 the scroll crest made a return appearing on the chest of the club shirt for the first time while the modernised club crest was still the club's official logo. 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. First real Rangers keepers I can properly remember were Norrie Martin and Eric Sorensen, the man in black. Winners (34): 1894, 1897, 1898, 1903, 1928, 1930, 1932, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2008, Runners-up (18): 1877, 1879, 1899, 1904, 1905, 1921, 1922, 1929, 1969, 1971, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1989, 1994, 1998, 2016. Removed as captain after disagreement with McLeish. The club also reached the 2016 Scottish Cup Final, beating Old Firm rivals Celtic in the semi-final at Hampden,[119] before losing to Hibernian in the final. Follow. [186][187], Rangers' training facility is located in the Auchenhowie area of Milngavie, Glasgow; it was initially named Murray Park after former chairman and owner Sir David Murray, but has since been renamed. Barry Ferguson: 7 July 2005: . The scroll crest was replaced in 1959 with the lion rampant club crest which featured a lion rampant, an old-style football and the club's motto Ready, which was shortened from Aye Ready (meaning Always Ready in Scots), all surrounded by the team name, Rangers Football Club. [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. [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. [77] An estimated 200,000 supporters travelled to Manchester for the event,[78] and the 2008 UEFA Cup final riots occurred. 2016-17. Rangers moved from the lighter shade of blue to royal blue in 1921, and have had a royal blue home shirt every year since. Allan McGregor. I don't think Bell was that bad. Goalkeeper. [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. [226][227] In 1999, the vice-chairman of The Rangers Football Club Ltd, Donald Findlay, resigned after being filmed singing sectarian songs during a supporters club event. [7][8] Rangers also took the largest ever travelling support abroad when an estimated 100,000 fans arrived in Seville for the 2022 UEFA Europa League Final.[9]. The stadium was inaugurated on 30 December 1899, and Rangers defeated Hearts 31 in the first match held there. The club used a variety of grounds in Glasgow as a venue for home matches in the years between 1872 and 1899. WHA hat tricks courtesy Scott Surgent. I've seen them all from Ritchie onwards. 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 . Anyone old enough to have suffered the horrors of Ally Maxwell in goal but still think Wes Foderingham was worse must have a memory problem. For more details on the academy squads, see Rangers F.C. [38][39] He decided that the club should remember and honour the achievements and contribution made by its finest players throughout its history.