Rangers related facts you didn’t know

[Papasmurf]

or forgot but recently found out.

One of the interesting things I’ve noticed a bit recently is players who played in the same side. That, due to my memory, had no recollection of.

For instance davie Robertson playing in the same side as Albertz.

Also, totally can’t remember Albertz playing for Clyde

Any other interesting things that some folk may not know or have forgotten about?

 

[charlie_snowball]

Can’t remember.

 

[Shengus Malengus]

I only know the ones I know.

 

[Papasmurf]

Can’t remember.

Good point.

 

[Mad John]

or forgot.

One of the interesting things I’ve noticed a bit recently is players who played in the same side. That, due to my memory, had no recollection of.

For instance davie Robertson playing in the same side as Albertz.

Also, totally can’t remember Albertz playing for Clyde

Any other interesting things that some folk may not know or have forgotten about?

that one is bizarre to be honest . every time i watch THAT free kick against the soapdodgers Robertson is the one that sticks out the most .

 

[Jamiegatami]

Going through the H&H podcasts it blows my mind that Vidmar was signed by Walter. Always thought Advocaat signed him!

Also that Seb Rozenthal played games for us in the 2000s, including the Ayr Utd semi final where Kanchelskis stood on the ball

 

[Brian Laudrup]

I have no recollection of Ray Wilkins playing for Hibs

 

[Papasmurf]

that one is bizarre to be honest . every time i watch THAT free kick against the soapdodgers Robertson is the one that sticks out the most .

That’s the one I just watched. Would have thought they were years apart

 

[Cambuslang Bear]

Going through the H&H podcasts it blows my mind that Vidmar was signed by Walter. Always thought Advocaat signed him!

Also that Seb Rozenthal played games for us in the 2000s

So did Marco Negri

 

[Papasmurf]

Going through the H&H podcasts it blows my mind that Vidmar was signed by Walter. Always thought Advocaat signed him!

Also that Seb Rozenthal played games for us in the 2000s, including the Ayr Utd semi final where Kanchelskis stood on the ball

Good point about seb. Memory gave him one game.

 

[Papasmurf]

I have no recollection of Ray Wilkins playing for Hibs

I knew he did. But didn’t realise when.

Out of interest, what happened to his play? Clearly had a great career. Scored 30 in 180 for Chelsea then only 18 in the rest of his career

 

[Bigeye]

Dave McPherson was let go by Souness, as soon as Souness was gone Walter brought McPherson back.

 

[Unicorn]

Watched some games on YouTube recently and had completely forgotten that Charlie Miller played a few games under Advocaat.

Also, Barry Ferguson and Derek Ferguson played against each other when Derek was at Dunfermline.

 

[Bigeye]

Walter Smith was an assistant coach at Man United with SAF.

 

[Papasmurf]

Dave McPherson was let go by Souness, as soon as Souness was gone Walter brought McPherson back.

Really? Never knew that. Interesting one. Why did souness let him go

 

[Bigeye]

Andy Goram played one game for Man U.

 

[Deleted Account]

Really? Never knew that. Interesting one. Why did souness let him go

 

[Brian Laudrup]

I knew he did. But didn’t realise when.

Out of interest, what happened to his play? Clearly had a great career. Scored 30 in 180 for Chelsea then only 18 in the rest of his career

Wasn’t called the Crab for nothing

 

[Papasmurf]

Wasn’t called the Crab for nothing

I’m more thinking of the drop off. A high scoring midfielder to, not.

 

[Bigeye]

Really? Never knew that. Interesting one. Why did souness let him go

Souness thought he was shite.

 

[Bigeye]

Alfie Conn one of our Heroes of Barcelona has 2 Scottish Cup winner medals. One playing for Rangers against celik, the other playing for them against us.

 

[KimStelper]

I only found out last week that Buffalo Bill went to watch us play.

 

[dh1963]

Dave McPherson was let go by Souness, as soon as Souness was gone Walter brought McPherson back.

Walter didn't sign him till after his first full season as manager.

Took over April 1991, he signed Big Sadie in the summer of 1992.

 

[dh1963]

Derek Johnstone and Peter McCloy were picked for the Rangers first team by Willie Waddell and by Walter Smith.

 

[Hightower]

I have no recollection of Ray Wilkins playing for Hibs

Remember him getting a standing ovation from the bears when he got subbed for Hibs at Ibrox.

 

[Barbour]

Andy Goram played one game for Man U.

Picked up a passback as well, I'm sure.

 

[Coatbridge Chancellor]

Egil Ostenstad scored goals for us. 2 of them.

 

[Brian Laudrup]

Remember him getting a standing ovation from the bears when he got subbed for Hibs at Ibrox.

I will almost certainly been at the game and I would have joined the ovation but as I said I have no recollection whatsoever

 

[Brian Laudrup]

Derek Johnstone and Peter McCloy were picked for the Rangers first team by Willie Waddell and by Walter Smith.

More info needed on this one please mate

 

[IrvineLoyal]

I will almost certainly been at the game and I would have joined the ovation but as I said I have no recollection whatsoever

Rougly september 1996 i think we beat Hibs 4-0 in league cup



Van Vossen x2 Durie and Albertz scored a belter


Wilkins got a great ovation from the bears

 

[Expatbear]

Souness thought he was shite.

He was right

 

[Expatbear]

Tina turner performed at half time at Ibrox!

 

[Brian Laudrup]

Tina turner performed at half time at Ibrox!

No she didn’t it was a lookielikey

 

[Expatbear]

No she didn’t it was a lookielikey

 

[Expatbear]

Our socks are all about up to our knees in 19th Century Terrorist blood

 

[Caldow1872]

More info needed on this one please mate

In the same boat here as he was never a caretaker before he was assistant under Souness then manager

 

[Crown_Defender]

1988 FA Cup Final, Nigel Spackman was playing from the start for Liverpool. Not particularly interesting I only just seen it the other day.

 

[MrStruth]

I couldn't believe that Davie Meiklejohn was signed by William Wilton

 

[Robert Marshall]

I only found out last week that Buffalo Bill went to watch us play.

Stayed in Dennistoun

 

[Robert Marshall]

Not trying to be funny, but how can you answer something you have forgot, when you have forgot about it ?

 

[Mr Mojo risin']

Walter Smith was an assistant coach at Man United with SAF.

goram played for man utd

 

[Sydneyger65]

In the same boat here as he was never a caretaker before he was assistant under Souness then manager

Smith picked the side for the last two games of the 1985-86 season as Souness was still contracted to Sampdoria. Jock Wallace had already departed.

 

[Robert Marshall]

Derek Johnstone and Peter McCloy were picked for the Rangers first team by Willie Waddell and by Walter Smith.

Waddell signed Peter McCloy from Motherwell and gave DJ his debut against Cowdenbeath.
Walter picked the two of them against Celtic in Glasgow Cup before Souness took official charge.
When Greame took over freed DJ and made Big Peter GK coach

 

[Robert Marshall]

Waddell signed Peter McCloy from Motherwell and gave DJ his debut against Cowdenbeath.
Walter picked the two of them against Celtic in Glasgow Cup before Souness took official charge.
When Greame took over freed DJ and made Big Peter GK coach

Actually just checked and Big Peter never played in that game

 

[Sydneyger65]

DJ played against St Mirren and McCloy against Motherwell

 

[Robert Marshall]

DJ played against St Mirren and McCloy against Motherwell

At the end of season 85/86 ?

 

[Sydneyger65]

Ye

At the end of season 85/86 ?

Yes.

 

[Robert Marshall]

Ye

Yes.

Just looked it up, you are spot on PM played twice and DJ once at CB

 

[Renoranger]

Not trying to be funny, but how can you answer something you have forgot, when you have forgot about it ?

Correct, now retitle the thread.

 

[Syme]

Andy Goram played one game for Man U.

I remember that, the goalie top was black! But I’m sure he played twice!?