stein and johnston
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QPR v Rangers 1969 / 3-3
That's what you call a Rangers pennant, the Lion Rampant and two thistles to round it off. Scotland's national club indeed.
Not a fond memory for Monchengladbach, but I like to think it hangs to this day in their trophy room.
Great photo that! Captures wee Willie in full flight.
QPR v Rangers 1969 / 3-3
Yeah it is.Great photo that! Captures wee Willie in full flight.
Yes it sometimes happenned on occasions when there was a clash of colours.Yeah it is.
Wee Willie was coming to end of his Rangers career before my dad started taking me to Ibrox. But that picture does sum up my memories of him.
Plus, noticed the blue and white socks. Not sure if that was a common change of colours when there was a clash.?
Who is this on the left? Read the Great Scot book on Scot Symon and it's very scathing about PR man Willie Allison who seemed to do Chairman Lawrence and Matt Taylor's dirty work - Alex Ferguson hated him too.
George Farm, the Dunfermline managerWho is this on the left? Read the Great Scot book on Scot Symon and it's very scathing about PR man Willie Allison who seemed to do Chairman Lawrence and Matt Taylor's dirty work - Alex Ferguson hated him too.
He was a top goalkeeper in his time.George Farm, the Dunfermline manager
My dad passed away in October last year. When I see photos of any 60's Rangers players posted on here, it's when I miss him the most, as I'd ask him how good they were.
Legend…
Great pic. Anyone present or know if there was a big support travelled down to QPR for that one ?
QPR v Rangers 1969 / 3-3
Great to see Walter looking so happy. Also good to see the iconic architecture of our main stand still looking so special after all the alteration and rebuilding of Ibrox Stadium. I love seeing these photos old and new. Keep it going lads.
My best mate at the time was there with his “Old Man.” I think they travelled on the supporter’s bus from Springburn.Great pic. Anyone present or know if there was a big support travelled down to QPR for that one ?
Was present. The attack on Kai Johansen by Rodney Marsh was shocking. Was estimated that 4,000 Rangers fans were present but there was more than that by far.Great pic. Anyone present or know if there was a big support travelled down to QPR for that one ?
Was present. The attack on Kai Johansen by Rodney Marsh was shocking. Was estimated that 4,000 Rangers fans were present but there was more than that by far.
This is a match report from the QPR report board...
EXTRACTS FROM : MATCH REPORT
75 mins : Rodney Marsh Goes Berserk.
So far a really entertaining game, played in a good spirit despite the fact that both teams were working hard and playing competitively. A thrilling finale is set. Then… Kai Johansen attempts to slide tackle Marsh on the ‘Ellerslie Road’ touchline. Marsh’s dummy is too clever for him and he follows through. A bad but unintentional challenge. Both players tumble to the turf. Marsh then lashes out with his feet. He rises and continues his attack. Fed up with kicking him, he shakes him and throws a flurry of punches.
Other players rush to the incident and Bobby Watson of Rangers is quickest to reach the scene. Marsh turns his attentions away from the now prostrate Johansen and headbutts Bobby Watson in the face.
Eventually a fan, a photographer, 2 QPR officials plus a nervous looking linesman restrain the hysterical Marsh. The fan and the photographer deserve huge credit for intervening in a situation which was not theirs to deal with as the police and referee were perfectly happy to sit this one out.
Does the referee send him off? No. He merely wags his fingers and delivers a lecture to Marsh.
You would think that with hundreds of good Metropolitan Constables specially drafted in for fear of violence, one of them may have just witnessed an assault, not one does but they seem rather more interested in the Rangers fans voicing their fury at the appalling double assault.
For the moment I’ll leave you with the thought that John Greig and Willie Henderson might with hindsight have signed their newly ‘unemployed’ chum Ken Buchanan for the day – Mind you thank goodness, Marsh did not attack Willie Johnston. They could have sold out Wembley if he had.
Meanwhile the hapless Rangers physio has his work out as he simultaneously tries to treat both players.
Amazingly, once play restarts, Marsh bursts through powerfully and Gerhadt Neef dives bravely at his feet to save a certain goal.
To his credit, Les Allen then removes Marsh from the field replacing him with Frank Sibley. Whether his motive was to punish Marsh or protect him from any retribution it was a very good decision. It goes some way to assuaging the anger of the Rangers fans who raise a large cheer at his departure.
LAST 10 MINUTES
The remainder of the game is played with a bitter taste in the mouth. QPR do not seem to want to cause further upset to their guests, and Rangers for their part do not seem to be interested in making an exciting game of it anymore. Perhaps both sides under instructions to simply play out time.
FINAL SCORE : QPR 3 (Venables [pen], F Clarke, Morgan)
RANGERS 3 (Henderson, Smith, Watson/Hunt)
Attendance : 16,752 well behaved supporters.
But there’s always that mindless idiot who spoils it for everyone. This one was playing.
EditMy best mate at the time was there with his “Old Man.” I think they travelled on the supporter’s bus from Springburn.
The game is rembered for a bust-up involving Rodney Marsh, Bobby Watson, Kai Johansen, and Ronnie McKinnon. Marsh was subsequently substituted for his own safety.
I believe we brought a fair support - but you’re asking me to remember stories from 53 (!) years
Thanks, good report.Was present. The attack on Kai Johansen by Rodney Marsh was shocking. Was estimated that 4,000 Rangers fans were present but there was more than that by far.
This is a match report from the QPR report board...
EXTRACTS FROM : MATCH REPORT
75 mins : Rodney Marsh Goes Berserk.
So far a really entertaining game, played in a good spirit despite the fact that both teams were working hard and playing competitively. A thrilling finale is set. Then… Kai Johansen attempts to slide tackle Marsh on the ‘Ellerslie Road’ touchline. Marsh’s dummy is too clever for him and he follows through. A bad but unintentional challenge. Both players tumble to the turf. Marsh then lashes out with his feet. He rises and continues his attack. Fed up with kicking him, he shakes him and throws a flurry of punches.
Other players rush to the incident and Bobby Watson of Rangers is quickest to reach the scene. Marsh turns his attentions away from the now prostrate Johansen and headbutts Bobby Watson in the face.
Eventually a fan, a photographer, 2 QPR officials plus a nervous looking linesman restrain the hysterical Marsh. The fan and the photographer deserve huge credit for intervening in a situation which was not theirs to deal with as the police and referee were perfectly happy to sit this one out.
Does the referee send him off? No. He merely wags his fingers and delivers a lecture to Marsh.
You would think that with hundreds of good Metropolitan Constables specially drafted in for fear of violence, one of them may have just witnessed an assault, not one does but they seem rather more interested in the Rangers fans voicing their fury at the appalling double assault.
For the moment I’ll leave you with the thought that John Greig and Willie Henderson might with hindsight have signed their newly ‘unemployed’ chum Ken Buchanan for the day – Mind you thank goodness, Marsh did not attack Willie Johnston. They could have sold out Wembley if he had.
Meanwhile the hapless Rangers physio has his work out as he simultaneously tries to treat both players.
Amazingly, once play restarts, Marsh bursts through powerfully and Gerhadt Neef dives bravely at his feet to save a certain goal.
To his credit, Les Allen then removes Marsh from the field replacing him with Frank Sibley. Whether his motive was to punish Marsh or protect him from any retribution it was a very good decision. It goes some way to assuaging the anger of the Rangers fans who raise a large cheer at his departure.
Despite the heavy police presence the Rangers fans behaved magnificently all afternoon. There was estimated to be 4000 fans in the School End, and a few thousand more around other parts of the ground. Many more may have travelled had Jim Baxter been fit. They showed admirable restraint not ‘to become involved’ when Marsh self detonated. Against another team, what could have followed may have been very nasty. The fan (I don’t know which team he supported) who helped to restrain Marsh also deserves considerable praise.
LAST 10 MINUTES
The remainder of the game is played with a bitter taste in the mouth. QPR do not seem to want to cause further upset to their guests, and Rangers for their part do not seem to be interested in making an exciting game of it anymore. Perhaps both sides under instructions to simply play out time.
FINAL SCORE : QPR 3 (Venables [pen], F Clarke, Morgan)
RANGERS 3 (Henderson, Smith, Watson/Hunt)
Attendance : 16,752 well behaved supporters.
But there’s always that mindless idiot who spoils it for everyone. This one was playing.
Same here mate.My dad passed away in October last year. When I see photos of any 60's Rangers players posted on here, it's when I miss him the most, as I'd ask him how good they were.
Nobody was better than Jim Baxter in his opinion though.
Still got the badge?Wee personal memory.One of my proudest memorable moments following Rangers growing up was when George Brown, by then a Director, pinned a club badge onto my lapel when I was around 12 years old returning on a football special train after playing Dundee.
Rangers class! That moment, if any were ever needed,sealed my love for the Rangers forever!
I was there,a massive rangers contingent,bottles flying between their fans and us.Rodney Marsh losing the plot.One abiding memory on leaving the game was an old boy,he seemed old to me I was 13,wearing a suit,flat cap,half bottle in the pocket he pulls a flute out his inside pocket and we are walking along behind while he plays the tunes.Oh and the game wasn't bad either.
QPR v Rangers 1969 / 3-3
Look at the shine on those boots.
1954 v Arsenal at Ibrox.
A young Joe Baker in the front row.Arsenal V Rangers 1963 Jack Kelsey Testimonial
Sadly no. Lost in transportation when leaving homeStill got the badge?
Honestly unbelievable this is another pic I have spotted myself in! Thread that delivers time and time again! What game was this pic taken from @MrStruth ? Was it the Dundee Utd game or against Hearts? My first thoughts were it was Hearts.
I was fortunate to be there to see big Ugo’s goal. Every time I see the goal or photos of it, it makes me smile and at the same time so very sad to think that Ugo died tragically young.Ugo Ehiogu
I remember being at the piggery as well & as you say, he gave us all so much joy that day!I was fortunate to be there to see big Ugo’s goal. Every time I see the goal or photos of it, it makes me smile and at the same time so very sad to think that Ugo died tragically young.
Rest in peace Ugo : your goal meant so much to us at the time and to one who remembers, it still does.