Rangers’ record on this day – P: 2 W: 0 D: 1 L: 1
GD: -2 F: 0 A: 2
Win %: 0.00%
Average Goals Scored P/M: 0.00, Conceded: 1.00
1942: Rangers claim the Summer Cup on the toss of a coin! Following a 0-0 Final draw with Hibs at Hampden, the winner was to be found by a coin toss with both sides level on 2 corners apiece. It landed in Rangers’ favour and the Cup was headed back to Govan for the first time.
2001: Murray Park is officially opened. The 38-acre Training Centre 6 full-size and 2 half-size outdoor pitch, an indoor pitch and also included a state-of-the-art gymnasium, complete with swimming pool, a medical suite and video analysis technology.
2012: John Fleck joins Coventry on a Free Transfer from Rangers. The Midfielder had rejected a transfer of contract and later both Clubs agreed on an undisclosed settlement that is believed to involve a sell-on clause.
2017: Shockingly, Rangers are defeated 2-0 in Luxembourg, by Progres Niederkorn in the Europa League 1st Qualifying Round 2nd Leg. The Gers exited 2-1 on aggregate.
Birthdays
1949: Alex Miller – (Glasgow). Rangers: 1967-1982 (Defender). Apps: 306, Goals: 30, Honours: 3 Scottish League titles, 2 Scottish Cups, 4 Scottish League Cups, 2 Glasgow Cups, 1 Drybrough Cup.
1970: Tony Vidmar – (Adelaide, Australia). Rangers: 1997-2002 (Defender). Apps: 157, Goals: 12, Honours: 2 Scottish League titles, 3 Scottish Cups, 2 Scottish League Cups. International Caps: 76 (Australia).
1995: Charlie Telfer – (Carluke, South Lanarkshire). Rangers: 2013-2014 (Midfielder). Apps: 1.
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