7 hours ago, Boyne said:

Away to St. Etienne in 1975.

Back row, left to right: Derek Johnstone, Stewart Kennedy, Alex Miller, Tom Forsyth, Derek Parlane. Front row, left to right: Sandy Jardine, Tommy McLean, Alex MacDonald and John Greig. I think it's Colin Jackson between Greig and Doddie. Not sure where Colin Stein was.

This was Stewart Kennedy’s first team game since playing for Scotland at Wembley in May 1975.
He was down as substitute goalkeeper.However, Colin Stein broke one of Peter McCloys fingers accidentally with a shot in the warm up. Kennedy then played at very short notice. Rangers went down 2-0.  Kennedy never recovered his confidence, after being blamed for the May 1975 Wembley defeat to England. He had had a brilliant 1974-75 season for Rangers.

Kennedy then won a League Cup Winners medal on the Saturday against Celtic !  

Early 1900s.There were eight Scottish Cup Finals held at Ibrox from 1900-1924.

This Pavilion was built as part of the new Ibrox, when Rangers moved to the present Ibrox in 1899.

Bobby Russell scoring his legendary goal v PSV Eindhoven. November 1978.

Bobby Russell, is, unbelievably, 68 years old today!

Bobby's induction into the Rangers Hall of Fame.

I know that this picture has been posted before - and possibly by me - but certainly worth posting again. Two Rangers greats.

6 hours ago, Boyne said:

Stick Billy Ritchie in goal and that is a great Five a side team!😀

After the 3-0 1963 Scottish Cup Final Replay win over Celtic ?

On 09/02/2025 at 07:51, erskblue said:

This was Stewart Kennedy’s first team game since playing for Scotland at Wembley in May 1975.
He was down as substitute goalkeeper.However, Colin Stein broke one of Peter McCloys fingers accidentally with a shot in the warm up. Kennedy then played at very short notice. Rangers went down 2-0.  Kennedy never recovered his confidence, after being blamed for the May 1975 Wembley defeat to England. He had had a brilliant 1974-75 season for Rangers.

Kennedy then won a League Cup Winners medal on the Saturday against Celtic !  

I was at that game at Wembley in May 1975. Wasn't a bad Scotland team but played off the park by England. Kennedy was beaten by a couple of long range shots and probably should have done a lot better. Wouldn't have helped with his confidence.

Some great players. Great kit as well.

7 hours ago, erskblue said:

Stick Billy Ritchie in goal and that is a great Five a side team!😀

After the 3-0 1963 Scottish Cup Final Replay win over Celtic ?

Indeed. Yes, the 1963 Scottish Cup Final Replay.

The late, great Tom Forsyth. A great player for Rangers and Scotland.

On 12/02/2025 at 12:35, Boyne said:

Some great players. Great kit as well.

From 1977-78 and just noticed there’s no Derek Parlane! Disgraceful!!😀

A freezing cold February night. Floodlights in the Govan Stand failed for a bit.

Total respect then and now. to all those who travelled up for the game.

It can’t be 39 years ago! 

Tiny Wharton booking Slim Jim's name. Jim doesn't look best pleased. Looks like John Grieg adjusting his socks.

53 minutes ago, Boyne said:

Tiny Wharton booking Slim Jim's name. Jim doesn't look best pleased. Looks like John Grieg adjusting his socks.

There would only have been one winner, when ‘Tiny’ Wharton was referring a game!😀
 

There is a great story about ‘Tiny’ Wharton sending off a player for ‘Foul and abusive language!’

The player pleaded that ‘Tiny’ had misunderstood his language.

This being due to the player having left his false teeth in the dressing room before the match.

‘Tiny’ simply, but firmly told the pleading player. ”Now you and your false teeth will be reunited in the dressing room! Off !!”😀
 

And another game Tiny was referee.John Greig had fouled Joe Harper and been booked for the tackle.

Greig growled angrily to Harper, that Harper was  ‘a cheating wee bas**rd and he would f**ken would break his leg if he tried to cheat again.’ Allegedly.

Harper pathetically whined to ‘Tiny Wharton. “Ref,ref,ref,did you hear what he just said?”

’Tiny looked at Harper and replied. “I believe Mr Greig was talking to you Mr Harper, not to me!”😀

Edited February 14, 20251 yr by erskblue

Great picture of Doddie and Sandy.

A 3-3 Scottish Cup tie. 14th February 1981. Ian Redford goal was very late.