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The club's correct name is simply '''Rangers''', although they are sometimes (incorrectly) called '''Glasgow Rangers''' - often by ] commentators seeking to distinguish between them and other similarly named clubs, particularly ]. The club is nicknamed '''The Gers''' by friend and foe alike, although the fans' nickname "Bluenoses" is largely pejorative. | The club's correct name is simply '''Rangers''', although they are sometimes (incorrectly) called '''Glasgow Rangers''' - often by ] commentators seeking to distinguish between them and other similarly named clubs, particularly ]. The club is nicknamed '''The Gers''' by friend and foe alike, although the fans' nickname "Bluenoses" is largely pejorative. | ||
In 1972, Rangers won the ], beating |
In ], Rangers won the ], beating ] by a score of 3-2 in ]. Following the match Rangers' fans rioted in the streets outside the ground, clashing with Spanish police and causing extensive damage in the city. This lead to the club being banned from European competition for the following five years. | ||
Rangers won the Scottish League championship nine years in a row, from 1989 to 1997. | Rangers won the Scottish League championship nine years in a row, from 1989 to 1997. | ||
Famous present or former players at Ibrox include: Alan Morton, David Meiklejohn, RS McColl, Willie Waddell, Jock Shaw, ], Terry Butcher, Graeme Souness, Ally McCoist, Mark Hateley, Brian Laudrup, Jim Baxter, ], Andy Goram and William 'Sandy' Jardine. | Famous present or former players at Ibrox include: Alan Morton, David Meiklejohn, RS McColl, Willie Waddell, Jock Shaw, ], Terry Butcher, ], Ally McCoist, Mark Hateley, ], Jim Baxter, ], Andy Goram and William 'Sandy' Jardine. | ||
<b>European Cup Winners Cup</b> <i>1</i> 1972.<br> | <b>European Cup Winners Cup</b> <i>1</i> 1972.<br> |
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Rangers Football Club is one of Scotland's most successful football clubs. Founded in 1872 as Argyle, Rangers plays at the 50,411 seat Ibrox Park in southwestern Glasgow. Rangers play in light blue shirts, white shorts and black socks.
Traditionally identified with the city's protestant community, the club did not sign a Roman Catholic player for the first 116 years of its history. For most of that time it has enjoyed a fierce rivalry with crosstown opponents Celtic, which in contrast draws much of its support from Glasgow's catholic community. Between them the two clubs dominate Scottish football, and are collectively known as The Old Firm.
The club's correct name is simply Rangers, although they are sometimes (incorrectly) called Glasgow Rangers - often by English commentators seeking to distinguish between them and other similarly named clubs, particularly Queens Park Rangers. The club is nicknamed The Gers by friend and foe alike, although the fans' nickname "Bluenoses" is largely pejorative.
In 1972, Rangers won the European Cup Winners Cup, beating Dynamo Moscow by a score of 3-2 in Barcelona. Following the match Rangers' fans rioted in the streets outside the ground, clashing with Spanish police and causing extensive damage in the city. This lead to the club being banned from European competition for the following five years.
Rangers won the Scottish League championship nine years in a row, from 1989 to 1997.
Famous present or former players at Ibrox include: Alan Morton, David Meiklejohn, RS McColl, Willie Waddell, Jock Shaw, Paul Gascoigne, Terry Butcher, Graeme Souness, Ally McCoist, Mark Hateley, Brian Laudrup, Jim Baxter, Ray Wilkins, Andy Goram and William 'Sandy' Jardine.
European Cup Winners Cup 1 1972.
Scottish League Champions 50 1891, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1918, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003.
Scottish Cup Winners 30 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.
Scottish League Cup Winners 21 1946, 1948, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1970, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2003.
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