MrStruth
Well-Known Member
This is a good article from the Falkirk FC homepage on the career, before and after of the legendary Rangers and Scotland captain George Young.
I can vaguely remember much annoyance from older Rangers supporters that the Rangers board snubbed calls for the club to support and host a requested Testimonial match for a man that was one of the most famous figures in the clubs history.
He was in failing health and his businesses had collapsed when Don Revie stepped in and thanks to the support of Falkirk an all Stars match and a Testimonial dinner was arranged which helped bring comfort to big Corky.
His modesty was best summed up with a quote from 1986 speaking of other offers he had during his career ”I turned them all down and it didn’t take me long to say no. Glasgow Rangers was always going to be the only club for me. I am just so grateful that I had the chance to be part of them.”
I can vaguely remember much annoyance from older Rangers supporters that the Rangers board snubbed calls for the club to support and host a requested Testimonial match for a man that was one of the most famous figures in the clubs history.
He was in failing health and his businesses had collapsed when Don Revie stepped in and thanks to the support of Falkirk an all Stars match and a Testimonial dinner was arranged which helped bring comfort to big Corky.
His modesty was best summed up with a quote from 1986 speaking of other offers he had during his career ”I turned them all down and it didn’t take me long to say no. Glasgow Rangers was always going to be the only club for me. I am just so grateful that I had the chance to be part of them.”
THROWBACK THURSDAY - Falkirk Football Club
www.falkirkfc.co.uk