Nacho Novo
Well-Known Member
Was doing some research last night and found that Dumbarton (who claim they were founded on 23 December 1872 on their official Facebook page) have for years stated that they are the fourth oldest club in Scotland behind Queen's Park in 1867, Kilmarnock in 1869 and Stranraer in 1870, with Rangers coming after them despite both clubs both being founded in 1872.
The difference in foundation dates below would say otherwise.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Dumbartonfc/about/
23 December 1872
https://club1872.co.uk/blog-public/in-the-spirit-of-the-gallant-pioneers/
Late March 1872
If anyone can provide any further details then please comment, could be a massive find for the history of Rangers that Dumbarton have tried to keep quiet!
The difference in foundation dates below would say otherwise.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Dumbartonfc/about/
23 December 1872
https://club1872.co.uk/blog-public/in-the-spirit-of-the-gallant-pioneers/
Late March 1872
If anyone can provide any further details then please comment, could be a massive find for the history of Rangers that Dumbarton have tried to keep quiet!