Born on this day in1943 in Cardenden, Willie Mathieson was never seen as a great Rangers player.
He was "wan fitted". He was in and out the team for years. He was never flashy or stood out.
But Willie Mathieson is one of only 11 players to win a European final when wearing the famous jersey.
He only won 2 medals, the 1972 Cup Winners Cup then the 1973 Scottish Cup.
He made his debut v Hamilton in the 1965 Scottish Cup aged 21 and played his last game in the 1974 League Cup. In between he wasn't selected as often as he was, playing 281 times for the club he loved. He only scored 3 goals.
But in the illustrious history of Rangers, he is immortal. He is, and always will be,a Barcelona Bear.
Happy 76th Birthday sir.
He was "wan fitted". He was in and out the team for years. He was never flashy or stood out.
But Willie Mathieson is one of only 11 players to win a European final when wearing the famous jersey.
He only won 2 medals, the 1972 Cup Winners Cup then the 1973 Scottish Cup.
He made his debut v Hamilton in the 1965 Scottish Cup aged 21 and played his last game in the 1974 League Cup. In between he wasn't selected as often as he was, playing 281 times for the club he loved. He only scored 3 goals.
But in the illustrious history of Rangers, he is immortal. He is, and always will be,a Barcelona Bear.
Happy 76th Birthday sir.