Rangers F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Rangers Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Gers The Light Blues The Teddy Bears |
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| Founded | March 1872 | ||
| Ground | Ibrox Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 51,700 | ||
| Owner | The Rangers Football Club Ltd | ||
| Chairman | John Gilligan (interim) | ||
| Manager | Philippe Clement | ||
| League | Scottish Premiership | ||
| 2015–16 | Scottish Championship, 1st (promoted) | ||
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Rangers Football Club is a professional football team in Glasgow, Scotland. They play in the Scottish Premiership, which is the top football league in Scotland. People often call them Glasgow Rangers, but that's not their official name.
Rangers is the fourth-oldest football club in Scotland. Four teenage boys started the club in March 1872 while walking through West End Park (now Kelvingrove Park). Their first game was a friendly match against Callander in May of the same year. Rangers' home stadium is Ibrox Stadium, which opened in 1929. It's the third-largest football stadium in Scotland. The team has always worn royal blue shirts.
Rangers have won many trophies! They've won the Scottish League title a record 55 times. They also won the Scottish Cup 34 times and the Scottish League Cup a record 28 times. They've won all three of these domestic trophies in the same season (a "treble") seven times.
In Europe, Rangers won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1972. They were also runners-up twice before that, in 1961 and 1967. They were the first British club to reach a UEFA tournament final in 1961. Rangers also reached the UEFA Cup Final in 2008 and the UEFA Europa League Final in 2022.
Rangers has a big rivalry with Celtic, another Glasgow club. Their matches are known as the Old Firm derby. It's one of the biggest football rivalries in the world. Rangers has over 600 fan clubs in 35 countries. This makes them one of the most supported teams globally. In 2008, about 200,000 Rangers fans traveled to Manchester for the UEFA Cup final. In 2022, around 100,000 fans went to Seville for the UEFA Europa League final.
Rangers was one of the first 11 teams in the Scottish Football League. They stayed in the top league until they had money problems in the 2011–12 season. The club had to restart in the lowest league, the fourth tier. But they quickly won three promotions in four years! They returned to the Premiership for the 2016–17 season. During their climb, Rangers became the only Scottish club to win every domestic trophy. In 2020–21, Rangers won their first Scottish championship in ten years. This was their 55th league win, a world record! It also stopped their rivals Celtic from winning ten titles in a row.
Contents
- Club History: How Rangers Started and Grew
- Team Crest and Colours
- Stadium and Training Facilities
- Fans and Rivalries
- Club Ownership and Money Matters
- Community Work
- Club Records
- Players
- Club Staff
- Team Managers
- Club Honours (Trophies Won)
- UEFA Club Rankings
- Famous Former Players
- Club Sponsors
- See also
Club History: How Rangers Started and Grew
Early Days and First Trophies
Rangers was founded by four friends: brothers Moses McNeil and Peter McNeil, Peter Campbell, and William McBeath. They met in West End Park in March 1872. Their very first match was a 0–0 friendly draw against Callander on Glasgow Green. In 1873, the club held its first official meeting.
By 1876, Moses McNeil became Rangers' first player to play for his country, representing Scotland. In 1877, Rangers reached the Scottish Cup final. They drew the first game but didn't show up for the replay. So, the cup went to Vale of Leven. The next year, Rangers won their first major cup, the Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup, beating Vale of Leven 2–1. The first game against Celtic was in 1888. Rangers lost that friendly match 5–2.
The 1890–91 season saw the start of the Scottish Football League. Rangers, playing at the first Ibrox Stadium, was one of the ten original teams. Their first league game on August 16, 1890, was a 5–2 win against Heart of Midlothian. They finished tied for first place with Dumbarton. A play-off game ended 2–2, so the title was shared. Rangers won their first Scottish Cup in 1894, beating Celtic 3–1 in the final. By 1900, Rangers had won two league titles and three Scottish Cups. Under manager William Wilton, Rangers won ten league titles.
Golden Eras with Bill Struth and Scot Symon
Bill Struth became manager after William Wilton in 1920. He was Rangers' most successful manager, winning 14 league titles before World War II. On January 2, 1939, a record 118,567 fans watched Rangers beat Celtic in the New Year's Day Old Firm match. Struth managed the club for 34 years until 1954. He won more trophies than any other manager in Scottish football history. This included 18 league championships and 10 Scottish Cups.
Scot Symon continued the success after Struth. He won six league championships, five Scottish Cups, and four League Cups. In the 1963–64 season, he became the second manager to win the domestic treble. This was during the time of 'Slim' Jim Baxter, one of the club's greatest players.
Rangers reached the semi-finals of the European Cup in 1960. They lost to German club Eintracht Frankfurt. In 1961, Rangers became the first British team to reach a European final. They played in the Cup Winners' Cup final against Italian side Fiorentina but lost. Rangers lost in the final of the same competition again in 1967 to Bayern Munich.
European Glory and New Managers
On January 2, 1971, the Ibrox disaster happened. 66 lives were lost due to a crush on a stairway after an Old Firm game. A special match was played to raise money for the victims' families.
In 1972, Rangers found success in Europe. A goal from Colin Stein and two from Willie Johnston helped them beat Dynamo Moscow 3–2 in Barcelona. This won them the European Cup Winners' Cup. Captain John Greig received the trophy. Rangers were banned from European competitions for two years because of fan behavior, but this was later reduced to one year.
The next season, the club played in the first European Super Cup. They played against European Cup holders Ajax in January 1973. Ajax won the two-game series 6–3.
Under manager Jock Wallace, Rangers won the Scottish Cup in his first season. In 1974–75, Wallace led Rangers to their first League championship in 11 years. He then won the treble the next season, and again in 1977–78.
John Greig managed the team for five years but couldn't win the league. He was replaced by Wallace in 1983. Wallace also struggled and was replaced by Graeme Souness in 1986.
Nine-in-a-Row Success
From the 1988–89 season to the 1996–97 season, Rangers won the league title every year. This amazing "nine-in-a-row" achievement matched Celtic's record. Graeme Souness managed the first three of these seasons. Walter Smith managed the next six.
The 1990–91 season was exciting. Rangers won 2–0 against Aberdeen on the last day to secure the championship. The 1992–93 season was special. Rangers won a domestic treble and had a great run in the first-ever UEFA Champions League. They were only one goal away from reaching the final.
Rangers won their ninth consecutive championship on May 7, 1997. They beat Dundee United 1–0 at Tannadice Park.
New Managers and More Trophies
In 1998, Dick Advocaat from the Netherlands became Rangers' first foreign manager. He spent a lot of money on new players. This quickly led to success, and the club won their sixth domestic treble. They won the league championship at Celtic Park on May 2, 1999. They won a second league title in a row by a record 21 points. They also won the Scottish Cup, beating Aberdeen 4–0. In the Champions League, they beat UEFA Cup winners Parma.
Advocaat resigned in December 2001 and was replaced by Alex McLeish. In his first full season, 2002–03, McLeish became the sixth Rangers manager to win a domestic treble. They won their 50th league title on the last day of the season. This made Rangers the first club in the world to reach 50 league titles!
Money problems meant many top players left in 2003. The next season was the first without a trophy since 1985–86. But in the 2004–05 season, Rangers won the league again. The championship was decided on the very last day. Celtic lost late goals, and Rangers won their game. This meant the trophy had to be flown by helicopter to Rangers' celebration!
Rangers then had a tough period with ten games without a win. But they still made it to the last 16 of the Champions League. Manager Alex McLeish left in 2006. Frenchman Paul Le Guen took over but left in January 2007.
Walter Smith's Return and Ally McCoist's Time
On January 10, 2007, former manager Walter Smith returned to Rangers. Ally McCoist became his assistant.
The next season, Rangers reached the UEFA Cup final. They beat teams like Panathinaikos and Fiorentina. The final in Manchester was against Zenit Saint Petersburg, managed by former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat. Rangers lost 2–0. About 200,000 fans traveled to Manchester for the game.
In the 2008–09 season, Rangers won their 52nd league championship on the last day. They also won the Scottish Cup. The 2009–10 season saw Rangers win their fifth domestic final in a row. They won the League Cup against St Mirren. They also kept the league title. In 2010–11, Smith's last season, Rangers won the League Cup again. They also won a third consecutive league title on the last day.
Ally McCoist took over in June 2011. The 2011–12 season started with Rangers being knocked out of two European competitions early. The club faced money problems and had 10 points deducted from their league total. Rangers finished second in the league.
Starting Over in the Lower Leagues
In June 2012, after serious money problems, the original Rangers company was closed down. A new company bought the club's assets. Rangers was then placed in the lowest division of Scottish football, the Third Division. This was a big change for the club.
The new company accepted conditions from the Scottish Football Association (SFA). This included a one-year ban on buying new players. Even with many first-team players leaving, Rangers won their first Third Division match 5–1. This game had a world record attendance for a fourth-tier league match, with 49,118 fans.
Rangers won the Third Division title on March 30, 2013. The 2013–14 season started great, with Rangers winning their first 15 games in League One. They won the League One title and promotion to the second tier on March 12, 2014. They finished the season unbeaten in the league.
Playing in the Scottish Championship in 2014–15 was harder. Rangers lost games and manager Ally McCoist left. Kenny McDowall and then Stuart McCall took over. Rangers finished third and lost in the Premiership play-off final.
Return to the Top and Recent Years
In June 2015, Mark Warburton became manager. Rangers won the 2015–16 Scottish Championship and returned to the Scottish Premiership. They also reached the 2016 Scottish Cup Final, beating Celtic in the semi-final. Warburton left in February 2017. Pedro Caixinha became the new manager.
Caixinha's first full season started with a shocking loss. Rangers lost to Progrès Niederkorn from Luxembourg in the Europa League. Progrès had never won a European game before. Caixinha was sacked in October 2017. Graeme Murty took over as caretaker manager again. He was later appointed until the end of the season but was also sacked in May 2018 after a big loss to Celtic.
On May 4, 2018, former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard became the new manager. Gerrard's team started strong, staying unbeaten for 12 games and reaching the Europa League group stage. In December, Rangers beat Celtic at Ibrox for the first time in a league game since 2012.
The 2019–20 season saw Rangers qualify for the Europa League group stage again. They reached the League Cup final but lost to Celtic. In December, they made it to the Europa League Round of 32, their first time past Christmas in Europe since 2010–11. On December 29, Rangers beat Celtic 2–1 at Celtic Park. However, their form dropped, and the season was ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On March 7, 2021, Rangers won the league title for the first time in ten years! They finished the season undefeated with a club record 102 points.
Midway through the 2021–22 season, Steven Gerrard left for Aston Villa. Former Rangers player Giovanni van Bronckhorst became manager. He led Rangers to their first European final in fourteen years, the 2022 UEFA Europa League Final. They also won the Scottish Cup for the first time in six years.
In the 2022–23 season, Rangers played in the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2010–11. However, they lost all six games. Giovanni van Bronckhorst was sacked in November 2022. Michael Beale took over. After a good start, results dipped, and Beale was sacked in October 2023.
Team Crest and Colours
Club Crests
Rangers is unique because it has two official crests. The original "scroll crest" is on the team's shirts. The "lion rampant" crest is used for media, merchandise, and official documents. Both crests have changed a little over time.
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The current lion rampant club crest. It has never appeared on the shirt.
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The scroll crest, with the letters RFC (Rangers Football Club) overlapping, is believed to have been used since 1872. The lion rampant crest was introduced in 1959. It featured a lion, an old football, and the club's motto Ready (from Aye Ready, meaning Always Ready in Scots). This crest was updated in 1968 and again in the 1990s and 2020. The modern circular crest is often seen on merchandise but not usually on the team's shirt. In 1968, the scroll crest returned to the front of the shirt.
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Scroll crest, appeared on the chest of the Rangers shirt since 1968
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Scroll crest version with banner and 'Ready' motto, worn on shirts between 1990 and 1995
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Scroll crest with five stars, worn on the Rangers shirt since 2003
The scroll crest on the shirt has changed slightly over the years. From 1990 to 1994, "Rangers Football Club" and the "Ready" motto were added. From 1997 to 1999, the crest was inside a shield. After winning their 50th league title in 2003, five stars were added above the scroll crest. Each star represents ten league titles. On December 8, 2012, the team wore a special crest to celebrate their 140th anniversary.
Team Colours
Rangers' main colours are royal blue, white, and red. For the first 48 years, the club wore a lighter blue home shirt. From 1879, they wore light blue and white hoops for four seasons. Since 1921, the home shirt has always been royal blue. It's usually worn with white shorts and black socks with red tops. Sometimes, the shorts and socks might be royal blue or white.
The design of Rangers' away (change) kits has changed much more. Their first away kit (1876–1879) was all white with blue and white hooped socks. White and red are the most common colours for away kits. Dark and light blue, and black, have also been used. Since 1994, Rangers have also had a third kit. This is worn if both the home and away kits clash with the opponent's colours.
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Kit Suppliers and Sponsors
Since 1978, Rangers have had a specific company make their kits. Since 1984, they've had sponsors on their shirts.
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| Period | Supplier | |
| 1978–1990 | Umbro | |
| 1990–1992 | Admiral | |
| 1992–1997 | Adidas | |
| 1997–2002 | Nike | |
| 2002–2005 | Diadora | |
| 2005–2013 | Umbro | |
| 2013–2018 | Puma | |
| 2018–2020 | Hummel | |
| 2020–present | Castore | |
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| Period | Sponsor |
| 1984–1987 | CR Smith |
| 1987–1999 | McEwan's Lager |
| 1999–2003 | NTL |
| 2003–2010 | Carling |
| 2010–2013 | Tennent's |
| 2013–2014 | Blackthorn |
| 2014–2023 | 32Red |
| 2023–present | Unibet |
| Back of shirt sponsors | ||
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| Period | Sponsor | Position |
| 2017–2020 | Utilita | Top |
| 2020–2021 | The Energy Check | Bottom |
| 2020–present | SEKO Logistics | Top |
| 2021–2022 | Sportemon Go | Bottom |
| 2022–2023 | Socomec | Bottom |
| Sleeve sponsors | ||
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| Period | Sponsor | |
| 2020–2022 | Tomket Tires | |
| 2022–present | BOXT | |
| Shorts sponsors | ||
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| 2023–present | AIM Building & Maintenance Services | |
Sometimes, Rangers wear different sponsors on their shirts. For example, when playing in countries where certain types of advertising are not allowed.
Club Mascot
Broxi Bear is Rangers' official mascot. His name comes from the stadium, Ibrox. Broxi is a brown bear with blue ears and nose, wearing a Rangers kit. He first appeared on November 13, 1993. Broxi used to have a "wife" Roxi and "son" Boris, who stopped appearing on the field in 2001. But Roxi and Boris were brought back in 2017.
Stadium and Training Facilities
Rangers played at different grounds in Glasgow from 1872 to 1899. These included Fleshers' Haugh and Kinning Park. The first Ibrox Park opened in 1887. The current Ibrox Stadium was designed by architect Archibald Leitch, a Rangers fan. It opened on December 30, 1899. Rangers beat Hearts 3–1 in the first match there.
Rangers' training facility is in Auchenhowie, Glasgow. It was first called Murray Park but is now the Rangers Training Centre. It was built in 2001 and cost £14 million. It was the first special training facility of its kind in Scotland. It has nine football pitches, a gym, a pool, and a video-editing room. Rangers' youth teams also use the centre. Other international teams have trained there too.
Fans and Rivalries
Rangers has one of the largest fan bases in Europe. From 2013 to 2018, Rangers had the 18th highest home league attendance in the world.
The Rangers Worldwide Alliance connects supporters clubs around the world. There are over 600 registered supporters clubs with more than 30,000 members. These clubs are in over 35 countries, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Australia.
Rangers fans have helped set attendance records. The highest home league attendance was 118,567 against Celtic on January 2, 1939. The overall record attendance was 143,570 against Hibernian in 1948.
In 2008, about 200,000 Rangers fans traveled to Manchester for the UEFA Cup Final. Most fans behaved very well. In 2022, about 100,000 fans traveled to Seville for the UEFA Europa League Final. Spanish police praised Rangers supporters for their good behavior.
The supporters group Club 1872 is one of the largest shareholders of the club.
Club Rivalries
Rangers' biggest rivalry is with their Glasgow neighbours, Celtic F.C.. Together, they are known as the Old Firm. This rivalry is very intense. Rangers' fans have traditionally been from the Protestant community, while Celtic's fans have traditionally been from the Catholic community. The first Old Firm match was won by Celtic.
Rangers also have a rivalry with Aberdeen. This rivalry grew after some heated matches in the late 1970s and 1980s.
When Rangers restarted in the Third Division in 2012–13, their old rivalry with Queen's Park was renewed. They hadn't played each other in the league since 1958. Matches between Rangers and Queen's Park are called the "Original Glasgow Derby" or the "Oldest Derby in the World."
Fighting Discrimination
Rangers has worked with Celtic to create the Old Firm Alliance. This program teaches children about healthy living and important social issues. The club also launched the "Follow With Pride" campaign in 2007. This campaign aims to improve the club's image and fight against discrimination. UEFA (European football's governing body) has praised Rangers for their efforts to fight discrimination.
However, some fans have continued to sing offensive songs. The club has faced penalties for this, and some individuals have been punished. Rangers continues to work on these issues.
Club Ownership and Money Matters
The Rangers Football Club Ltd. was officially formed in 1899. In 1988, David Murray bought the club. In 2000, the company became public, meaning its shares could be bought and sold on the stock exchange.
In 2012, the club faced serious money problems and had to go through a process called "administration." This meant the original company was closed down. A new company, Sevco Scotland Ltd (later renamed The Rangers Football Club Ltd), bought the club's business and assets. The new company was accepted into the Scottish Football League and placed in the lowest division, the Third Division.
The club has continued to work on its financial stability.
Community Work
Supporting Charities
The Rangers Charity Foundation started in 2002. It does a lot of good work for different charities. Rangers staff and players often get involved. The foundation works with organizations like UNICEF and The Prostate Cancer Charity. It has donated over £2.3 million to good causes.
The foundation also brings children who are sick, disabled, or disadvantaged to matches and stadium tours. They even get to meet the players! In 2008, Rangers became the first Scottish club to partner with UNICEF. The foundation has helped with vaccination programs and supported Erskine, a charity for military veterans. In 2015, Rangers held a charity match for former player Fernando Ricksen, raising £320,000 for him and a motor neurone disease charity.
Community Initiatives
Besides charity work, the club and its foundation run programs in the community. These include courses to help military veterans and unemployed people. In 2015, they launched the Ready2Succeed program. This ten-week course helps people build confidence and job skills through football and fitness. Rangers players also visit the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow every year. They give presents to the children and donate money to the hospital.
Club Records
Team Records
- Highest attendance
- 143,570 vs Hibernian, March 27, 1948
- UK record home attendance
- 118,567 vs Celtic, January 2, 1939
- Highest European attendance
- 100,000 vs Dynamo Kyiv, September 16, 1987
- World record fourth-tier attendance
- 50,048 vs Berwick Rangers, May 4, 2013
- Unbeaten league seasons
- 1898–99 (Rangers won all 18 league matches) and 2020–21
- Highest scoring match
- 14–2 vs Whitehill, September 29, 1883
- 14–2 vs Blairgowrie, January 20, 1934
- Record league victory
- 10–0 vs Hibernian, December 24, 1898
Player Records
- Record appearances
- Dougie Gray, 940 games, 1925–1947
- Most league appearances
- Sandy Archibald, 513 games, 1917–1934
- Record goalscorer
- Jimmy Smith, 381 goals, 1929–1946
- Most league goals
- Jimmy Smith, 300 goals, 1929–1946
- Most Scotland caps while playing at Rangers
- Ally McCoist, 61 caps, 1983–1998
Players
First-team Squad
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Players on Loan
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Academy Teams
For more details on the academy squads, see Rangers F.C. B Team and Academy.
Retired and Special Numbers
- Number 12 is saved for the fans. They are often called the "12th man" because they support the team so much.
Club Staff
Board of Directors
Rangers F.C. is run by The Rangers Football Club Limited (TRFCL). This company is part of a bigger company called Rangers International Football Club Plc (RIFC). RIFC also owns other Rangers-related businesses.
- Rangers International Football Club Plc
As of July 1, 2024
| Position | Name |
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| Interim chairman | John Gilligan |
| Non-executive director | John Halsted |
| Non-executive director | Alastair Johnston |
| Non-executive director | Graeme Park |
| Non-executive director | George Taylor |
| Non-executive director | Julian Wolhardt |
- Corporate Staff
As of July 1, 2024
| Position | Name |
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| Technical director | Nils Koppen |
| Chief commercial officer | Karim Virani |
| Chief financial officer | James Taylor |
| Club secretary | Graham Horsman |
First-team Staff
As of June 28, 2024
| Position | Name |
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| Manager |  Philippe Clement |
| Assistant managers | Stephan Van Der Heyden Andries Ulderink |
| First team coaches |  Alex Rae Brian Gilmour |
| Goalkeeping coach | Colin Stewart |
| Head of scouting operations | Fraser Murray |
| Lead UK scout | Mervyn Day |
| Lead Scotland scout | Ian Murdoch |
| Lead international scout | Anthony Galinski |
| Lead technical scout | James Morgan-Snowley |
| Head of performance | Thomas Taylor |
| Head of nutrition and performance | Craig Flannigan |
| Physical performance and reconditioning coach | Mitchel White |
| Physical performance coach | Calum MacMaster |
| Head of rehabilitation | Russell Parker |
| Head of physiotherapy | Jonathon Skinner |
| Director of medical and performance | Dr Mark Waller |
| Masseurs | David Lavery Paul Shields |
| Head of analysis | Graeme Stevenson |
| Performance analysts | Adam Berry Euan Fotheringham |
| Head of kit operations | Luke Murphy |
| Kit logistics coordinator | David MacGregor |
Team Managers
Rangers has had eighteen different managers in its history. Before the first full-time manager, William Wilton, was appointed in 1899, five men served as secretaries who chose the team.
The manager who served the longest was Bill Struth, for over 34 years. Rangers has had four foreign managers: Dick Advocaat, Paul Le Guen, Pedro Caixinha, and Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Graeme Souness was the only player-manager. Jock Wallace and Walter Smith both managed the team twice.
Bill Struth is the most successful manager, winning 18 League titles, 10 Scottish Cups, and 2 League Cups. William Waddell also had great success, winning the European Cup Winners' Cup.
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Club Honours (Trophies Won)
| Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons |
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| Domestic | Scottish League Championship | 55 |
1890–91, 1898–99, 1899–1900, 1900–01, 1901–02, 1910–11, 1911–12, 1912–13, 1917–18, 1919–20, 1920–21, 1922–23, 1923–24, 1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1936–37, 1938–39, 1946–47, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1958–59, 1960–61, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2020–21 |
| Scottish second-tier League Championships | 1 | 2015–16 | |
| Scottish third-tier League Championships | 1 | 2013–14 | |
| Scottish fourth-tier League Championships | 1 | 2012–13 | |
| Scottish Cup | 34 |
1893–94, 1896–97, 1897–98, 1902–03, 1927–28, 1929–30, 1931–32, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1947–48, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1952–53, 1959–60, 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1980–81, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2021–22 |
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| Scottish League Cup | 28 |
1946–47, 1948–49, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1970–71, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1981–82, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1996–97, 1998–99, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2023–24 |
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| Continental | European Cup Winners' Cup | 1 | 1971–72 |
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Other Honours
- European Cup Winners' Cup:
- Runners-up (2): 1960–61, 1966–67
- UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League:
- Runners-up (2): 2007–08, 2021–22
- UEFA Super Cup:
- Runners-up (1): 1972
Winning Combinations
- League Title, Scottish Cup, League Cup (Treble): 7 times
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- 1948–49, 1963–64, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1992–93, 1998–99, 2002–03
- League Title and Scottish Cup: 11 times
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- 1927–28, 1929–30, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1949–50, 1952–53, 1962–63, 1991–92, 1995–96, 1999–2000, 2008–09
- League Title and League Cup: 10 times
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- 1946–47, 1960–61, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1993–94, 1996–97, 2004–05, 2009–10, 2010–11
- Scottish Cup and League Cup: 4 times
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- 1961–62, 1978–79, 2001–02, 2007–08
Important Statistics
Rangers was the first British team to reach a UEFA European final in 1961.
UEFA Club Rankings
| Ranking | Club | Country | 2023/24 Points | Total Points | National Association Points |
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| 22 | Arsenal |  |
21.000 | 71.000 | 20.635 |
| 23 | West Ham United | |
18.000 | 68.000 | 20.635 |
| 24 | Ajax | |
5.000 | 67.000 | 12.260 |
| 25 | Rangers | |
14.000 | 63.000 | 7.210 |
| 26 | Shakhtar Donetsk |  |
10.000 | 63.000 | 5.600 |
| 27 | Eintracht Frankfurt |  |
7.000 | 60.000 | 16.724 |
| 28 | AC Milan |  |
16.000 | 59.000 | 17.399 |
Famous Former Players
Club Captains
For more information, see Rangers club captains.
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Greatest-Ever Team
In 1999, fans voted for the greatest Rangers team of all time. Here are the players chosen:
- Goram
- Jardine
- Gough
- Butcher
- Greig – voted Rangers' greatest-ever player
Laudrup – voted Rangers' greatest-ever foreign player- Gascoigne
- Baxter – voted Rangers' third greatest-ever player
- Cooper
- McCoist – voted Rangers' second greatest-ever player
- Hateley
Scottish Football Hall of Fame
As of June 1, 2020, 33 players and managers who have been part of Rangers are in the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. Some famous names include:
- John Greig – 2004
- Graeme Souness – 2004
- Sir Alex Ferguson – 2004
- Jim Baxter – 2004
- Willie Woodburn – 2004
- Alex McLeish – 2005
- Willie Waddell – 2005
- George Young – 2005
- Alan Morton – 2005
- Davie Cooper – 2006
- Brian Laudrup – 2006
- Sandy Jardine – 2006
- Willie Henderson – 2006
- Richard Gough – 2006
- Walter Smith – 2007
- Ally McCoist – 2007
- Eric Caldow – 2007
- Derek Johnstone – 2008
- Bill Struth – 2008
- David Meiklejohn – 2009
- Mo Johnston – 2009
- Andy Goram – 2010
- Robert Smyth McColl – 2011
- Terry Butcher – 2011
- Bob McPhail – 2012
- Scot Symon – 2013
- Davie Wilson – 2014
- Bobby Brown – 2015
- Jock Wallace – 2016
- Archie Knox – 2018
- Ian McMillan – 2018
- Tommy McLean – 2019
- Colin Stein – 2019
Scottish FA International Roll of Honour
This honour is for players who have played 50 or more international games for Scotland. As of July 1, 2021, ten players have achieved this while playing for Rangers:
- David Weir – 69 Caps
- Kenny Miller – 69 Caps
- Christian Dailly – 67 Caps
- Richard Gough – 61 Caps
- Ally McCoist – 61 Caps
- George Young – 54 Caps
- Graeme Souness – 54 Caps
- Colin Hendry – 51 Caps
- Steven Naismith – 51 Caps
- Alan Hutton – 50 Caps
Scottish Sports Hall of Fame
Three Rangers players are in the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame:
- Jim Baxter – 2002
- John Greig – 2002
- Ally McCoist – 2007
Greatest-Ever Ranger
John Greig was voted the greatest Rangers player ever in 1999. He was made Honorary Life President in 2015.
Club Sponsors
As of September 2, 2024, Rangers has many sponsors:
Official Partners
- Official Kit Manufacturer, Retail, Merchandise and Licensing Partner – Castore
- Principal Club Sponsor – Kindred Group
- Official Shirt Sponsor – Unibet
- Official Presenting Partner – Park's Motor Group
- Official Upper Back of Shirt Sponsor and Logistics Partner – Seko Logistics
- Official Sleeve Partner – BOXT
- Official Shorts Sponsor – AIM Building & Maintenance Services
- Official Training Kit Partner – 32Red
- Official Women's Principal Partner and Official Women's Front Of Shirt Partner – Sportsbreaks.com
- Official Women's Sleeve Partner – DCP Capital
- Official Academy Partner – Carrick Packaging
- Official B Team Front of Shirt Training Wear Partner and Building and Maintenance Partner – AIM Building & Maintenance Services
- Official Academy Front of Shirt Training Wear Partner and Air Conditioning Partner – CSD Air Conditioning
- Official Destination Partner – Experience Kissimmee
- Official Lager Partner – Tennent's Lager
- Official Breakfast Cereals Partner – Kellogg's
- Official Video Gaming Partner – EA Sports
- Official Digital Auction Supplier – MatchWornShirt
- Official FX Transfer Partner – Ebury
Associate Partners
- Official Snacking Partner – Cadbury
- Official Scotch Whisky Partner – Douglas Laing & Co
- Official Restaurant Partner – Black Rooster
- Official Engineering Partner – Forrest Precision Engineering
- Official Cyber Security Partner – NordVPN
- Official Electrical and Security Partner – JC Electrical & Security Solutions
- Official Gas Mains and Suppliers Replacement Specialist Partner – Pipeline Energy Solutions
- Official Ground Engineering Partner – Northern Piling
Official Suppliers
- Official Business Travel Supplier – Destination Sport Travel
- Official Match Breaks Supplier – Sportsbreaks.com
- Official Title Sponsorship Partner - William Hill
- Official Television Supplier – Sky Sports
- Official Food and Beverage Partner – Elior UK
- Official Soft Drink Supplier – Coca-Cola
- Official Hydration Partner – Lucozade Sport
- Official Personal Care Supplier – Molton Brown
- Official Rangers Legends Events Supplier – 5 Stars
- Official Sports Nutrition Partner – Applied Nutrition
- Official Events Partner – Turnberry
- Official Clothing Partner – Suited & Booted
Club & Federation Partners
- Official Club Partners – All India Football Federation, Hamburger SV, Bengaluru FC, and Orange County SC.
You can find a full list of Rangers' partners and sponsors on the official club website and in the Rangers matchday program.
See also
In Spanish: Rangers Football Club para niños
