Bill Struth Legacy

Rangers' most decorated manager, architect of 14 pre-war titles and a record trophy haul.

Bill Struth was Rangers' most successful manager, guiding the club to 14 league titles before the onset of the Second World War. 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.

Quick Facts

Role

Manager

Tenure

1920–1954 (34 years)

Major honours won

18 League Championships
10 Scottish Cups
two League Cups
seven war-time champ

Lore & Background

Bill Struth took over as manager after William Wilton's death in 1920. Under Struth, Rangers achieved their highest score against Celtic with an 8–1 win in the Southern Football League during the wartime regional league setup. 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.