On this day – December 12th

Rangers’ record on this day – P: 23 W: 14 D: 4 L: 5

GD: +28 F: 46 A: 18

Win %: 60.87%

Average Goals Scored P/M: 2.00, Conceded: 0.78

1874: Rangers’ first foray into the Scottish Cup comes to an end as the Gers are beaten 1-0 by Dumbarton in the 2^nd Round Replay thanks to a controversial goal. Rangers were adamant that the Ball had actually gone over the bar, the Ref disagreed and awarded the goal.

1885: Rangers defeat Partick Thistle 5-0 in a Friendly courtesy of goals from Andrew Peacock (2), Charlie Heggie, Willie Pringle and Jim Buchanan.

1896: Rangers thump Abercorn 6-1 in a League match at Ibrox. Peter Turnbull (2), Tommy Hyslop (2) and Alec Smith are the only known goalscorers.

1903: An Alec Mackie double and a goal from RC Hamilton seals a 3-0 win for Rangers over Motherwell at Ibrox.

1908: RG Campbell scores 4 as Rangers cruise to a 7-0 victory against Hamilton at Douglas Park. Alec Smith, William Yuille and Jimmy Gordon were also on target.

1914: Tommy Cairns scores the only goal as Rangers defeat Kilmarnock 1-0 at Rugby Park.

1925: 2 goals from Jimmy Fleming and 1 from Alan Morton gives Rangers a 3-1 home win over Hibs.

1931: Rangers draw 0-0 with Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

1936: Jimmy Smith and George Brown get the goals as Rangers beat Clyde 2-0 at Ibrox.

1942: Jimmy Smith, Alex Venters and A.Gunn score to hand Rangers a 3-0 win for Rangers over Third Lanark at Cathkin Park.

1953: Ian McColl scores for Rangers in their 2-1 loss away at Queen of the South.

1959: Goals from Ian McMillan and Jimmy Millar sees Rangers defeat Third Lanark 2-0. McMillan and Bobby Shearer also missed penalties.

1964: Jim Forrest nets a hat-trick to earn Rangers a 3-1 triumph over Dundee Utd at Tannadice.

1970: Graham Fyfe is on target for Rangers as they are beaten 2-1 by St Johnstine at Muirton Park.

1981: Rangers beat Clyde 2-0 in the Glasgow Cup 1^st Round. 2 goals in the last 6 minutes from Ian Redford sets-up a Final clash with Celtic.

1987: Richard Gough and Robert Fleck are on the scoresheet in Rangers’ 2-0 win away at Hibs.

1992: A goal each from Mark Hateley and Ally McCoist is enough to give Rangers a 2-1 victory at Falkirk. Fraser Wishart was on the mark for the Bairns.

1998: Rod Wallace grabs the decisive goal as Rangers beat Kilmarnock 1-0 at Ibrox.

2001: Fernando Ricksen equalises to earn Rangers a 1-1 draw with Hibs at Ibrox.

2007: Rangers are beaten 3-0 by Lyon in the Champions League Group E Match 8. The Light Blues had Jean-Claude Darcheville sent-off. Rangers finished 3^rd in the Group and entered the UEFA Cup Round of 32 where they would face Panathinaikos.

2009: A Kris Boyd double and a goal from Nacho Novo gives Rangers a 3-0 victory against St Johnstone at Ibrox.

2014: Rangers are beaten 2-0 by Queen of the South in Dumfries. Prior to the match, Manager Ally McCoist offered his resignation to the Rangers Board.

2015: Kenny Miller and Martyn Waghorn score a goal each as Rangers draw 2-2 at home with Morton. James Tavernier also scored an OG.

2019: Alfredo Morelos scores as Rangers draw 1-1 with Young Boys in the final match of the Europa League Group G. The Gers ended the campaign in 2^nd place with 9 points and progressed to play Braga in the Round of 32.

Birthdays

1900: Davie Meiklejohn – (Govan, Glasgow). Rangers: 1919-1936 (Defender). Apps: 563, Goals: 16, Honours: 12 Scottish League titles, 5 Scottish Cups, 9 Glasgow Cups, 8 Glasgow Charity Cups, 1921 Lord Provost’s Rent Relief Fund Cup. International Caps: 15 (Scotland).

1929: Billy Simpson – (Belfast, Northern Ireland). Rangers: 1950-1959 (Forward). Apps: 239, Goals: 163, Honours: 3 Scottish League titles, 1 Scottish Cup, 2 Glasgow Cups, 2 Glasgow Charity Cups. International Caps: 12 (Northern Ireland).

1964: Bonni Ginzburg – (Tel Aviv, Israel). Rangers: 1989-1991 (Goalkeeper). Apps: 8, Shut-outs: 4. International Caps: 68 (Israel).

1975: Craig Moore – (Sydney, Australia). Rangers: 1994-1998, 1999-2005 (Defender). Apps: 256, Goals: 17, Honours: 4 Scottish League titles, 3 Scottish Cups, 1 Scottish League Cup, 1995 Ibrox International Challenge Trophy, 2003 Wernesgruner Cup. International Caps: 52 (Australia).

1980: Dorin Goian – (Suceava, Romania). Rangers: 2012-2013 (Defender). Apps: 42, Goals: 1. International Caps: 60 (Romania).