Club History
21 entries in the Rangers FC compendium.
First League Title Victory (1890-91)The first of 55 league titles, shared in a historic play-off.Founding of Rangers FC (1872)Founded in 1872, Rangers FC is one of the most successful clubs in world football, with 55 league titles and…Ibrox Stadium Opening (1899)Home of Rangers FC since 1899, Ibrox Stadium is a historic football ground on the south side of the River…Inception of the Old Firm RivalryThe Old Firm: A rivalry born fifteen years apart.Ibrox Disaster Tragedy (1971)The Old Firm match of 2 January 1971 that ended in Britain's worst football disaster before Hillsborough.Graeme Souness Managerial EraThe Souness Revolution: English internationals came north, and the titles came back to Ibrox.Nine in a Row Championship Run (1988-1997)Nine straight league titles, 1988–89 to 1996–97.Ibrox Stadium HistoryFrom the first Ibrox Park of 1887 to a 51,700 all-seater: the ground's history.Willie Waddell EraThe only manager to win Rangers a European trophy, and the man who rebuilt Ibrox after 1971.Jock Wallace Jr.The only player ever to compete in the English, Welsh and Scottish Cups in the same season, and a legendary…Graeme SounessThe driving force of an all-conquering side.Ally McCoistRangers' record goalscorer and nine-in-a-row legend.Sandy JardineRangers and Hearts legend, European Cup Winners' Cup winner, and two-time SFWA Player of the Year.Mo Johnston SigningThe first open Catholic to play for Rangers since World War I.The Old Firm Rivalry Begins (1880s)The 1880s represent the foundational decade for the Old Firm rivalry, marking the moment Rangers Football…Life in the Third Division (2012-13)Peterhead, Annan and Berwick instead of Celtic: the first season in the fourth tier.The Financial Crisis & Administration (2012)The darkest hour that forged a new beginning for the Light Blue faithful.The Relegation Battle (2012)From liquidation to league champions in a season of resilience and hope.1998–99 Scottish Premier LeagueThe first SPL season, won by Rangers 3–0 at Celtic Park on 2 May 1999.1963–64 Rangers F.C. seasonRangers' 84th season: 52 competitive matches across league, two cups and the European Cup.1890–91 Rangers F.C. seasonRangers' first league season: joint champions with Dumbarton.
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