auldyin
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I think the Rangers team always came out from the tunnel to the "Rangers end" at the old HampdenRangers obviously going to warm up at the Rangers End.
I think the Rangers team always came out from the tunnel to the "Rangers end" at the old HampdenRangers obviously going to warm up at the Rangers End.
Bobby Shearer’s legs would just clean you right out. And you wouldn’t be getting back up.
Just to the left of the TV “rig”, the man in the raincoat with glasses looks like it could be George Davidson, who used to commentate on “Sportsreel” ( forerunner of Sportscene ) on Saturday nights on BBC Scotland . . . back when BBC Scotland had some credibility and kudos!
64 cup final?
Yes, The Jimmy Millar Final.64 cup final?
My memory of that game was Bert Slater the Dundee goalie having a great match in what was an epic final.Yes, The Jimmy Millar Final.
They called it the Bert Slater final.My memory of that game was Bert Slater the Dundee goalie having a great match in what was an epic final.
My memory of that game was Bert Slater the Dundee goalie having a great match in what was an epic final.
For whatever reason, the history books have too often overlooked this great Rangers side's achievement, of winning five consecutive domestic Trophies, at a time when Scotland was blessed with quite a few very good sides, so much so, that they have often referred to this particular historic game as theThey called it the Bert Slater final.
I disagree, watching Slater’s performance that day I would go as far to argue that it was one of the best games anyone has played at Hampden - though his positioning for Millar’s goals is, questionable.For whatever reason, the history books have too often overlooked this great Rangers side's achievement, of winning five consecutive domestic Trophies, at a time when Scotland was blessed with quite a few very good sides, so much so, that they have often referred to this particular historic game as the
'Bert Slater Final', so named after the heroics of the Dundee goalkeeper.
What a load of absolute shite!
When has a final ever been christened after a loser, especially a Goalkeeper who conceded 3 goals, 2 of them in the last 2 minutes, that cost his team the Cup.
Only a warped and extremely jealous media, could contrive such a ridiculous thing.
This was, the Jimmy Millar Final.
Don't hold back old chum. Say what you mean.For whatever reason, the history books have too often overlooked this great Rangers side's achievement, of winning five consecutive domestic Trophies, at a time when Scotland was blessed with quite a few very good sides, so much so, that they have often referred to this particular historic game as the
'Bert Slater Final', so named after the heroics of the Dundee goalkeeper.
What a load of absolute shite!
When has a final ever been christened after a loser, especially a Goalkeeper who conceded 3 goals, 2 of them in the last 2 minutes, that cost his team the Cup.
Only a warped and extremely jealous media, could contrive such a ridiculous thing.
This was, the Jimmy Millar Final.
I think you are spot on WB.Just to the left of the TV “rig”, the man in the raincoat with glasses looks like it could be George Davidson, who used to commentate on “Sportsreel” ( forerunner of Sportscene ) on Saturday nights on BBC Scotland . . . back when BBC Scotland had some credibility and kudos!
The year before my first game but could've easily been me down at the wall and ready to jump over to celebrate when we scored. I like the wee gers supporter who's left his ginger bottle on the track and the boys with their free photo from the paper. Suprised I can only see one guy having a 'swally' so not the section where my Da and his mates stood!
I respect your opinion, and Bert Slater certainly pulled off some fantastic saves that day, and some incredibly fortunate blocks too, but your last remark is exactly why Rangers won the Cup, and Dundee didn't.I disagree, watching Slater’s performance that day I would go as far to argue that it was one of the best games anyone has played at Hampden - though his positioning for Millar’s goals is, questionable.
Oh, I don’t know. I remember when we beat Celtic 5-1 in 1988 in a game I’ll always remember as being the “Ian Andrews match”.I respect your opinion, and Bert Slater certainly pulled off some fantastic saves that day, and some incredibly fortunate blocks too, but your last remark is exactly why Rangers won the Cup, and Dundee didn't.
A questionable goalkeeper, who is questionably at fault for a couple of goals in a Cup Final, when the teams are deadlocked just two mins from full time, then lose by 2 goals, could only merit a Man of the Match in one of Scotland's greatest ever Cup Finals, by those too pained to recognise the greatness of that Rangers team.
In just the previous 12 months, or 355 days to be precise,
this wonderful Rangers team had wrapped up 2 Scottish League Championships, 2 Scottish Cups, and a League Cup.
There has been many a heroic display by losing Goalkeepers in Cup Finals over the years, but I can't think of any that were named after them.
Don't be fooled
This was the Jimmy Millar Final
They used to put a notice up when you got off the train at Partickhill station.
Love that photie
with the wee white single earpiece plugged in
Back in the day a guy with a radio could be a real power-broker. Whatever they said swept around the stadium.with the wee white single earpiece plugged in
I longed to hear the magic words that lifted my young heart - “Papes ur wan doon”. Ah, bliss.Back in the day a guy with a radio could be a real power-broker. Whatever they said swept around the stadium.
I remember the most exciting thing about our 3-0 win over East Fife in Jan 76, was hearing Motherwell clawing back a 2 goal defecit to beat the Tims.
Sadly, mis informatiin could break your heart too. Such as "Walter Kidd has just scored for Hearts' some years later (May 86).
The year i was born, for what it's worth64 cup final?
Only to later find out they’d won 2-0 presumablyI longed to hear the magic words that lifted my young heart - “Papes ur wan doon”. Ah, bliss.
42 years before I was, for what it’s worthThe year i was born, for what it's worth
Well, it was during their NIAR, so probably. Bastards.Only to later find out they’d won 2-0 presumably
1964 lad as well….The year i was born, for what it's worth
Presumably the Austrian flag flying in the background.Rangers 3 SK Rapid Vienna 1 in Aug 1934 at Ibrox. Action from the prestigious friendly. ...
Alex Willoughby- a great Ranger taken far too soon.
Cousin of Jim Baxter was he not?Alex Willoughby- a great Ranger taken far too soon.
Jim Forrest.Cousin of Jim Baxter was he not?
Thinking about it, this would make more sense as Baxter was adopted and would probably have been unlikely to know much about his blood relatives. Correction appreciated.Jim Forrest.
No problem.Thinking about it, this would make more sense as Baxter was adopted and would probably have been unlikely to know much about his blood relatives. Correction appreciated.
All four employed by the club in some capacity.