Rangers Story
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The Rangers Story celebrates the rich history of Rangers FC, one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in the world. This is the story of a special city, the story of the birth of football and of a club that is revered by fans throughout the world. It is a story of humble beginnings in 19th-century Glasgow that charts the development of the 'Association game' in Scotland. Drawing on 36 years of research, the author tells of the triumphs - a record number of Scottish championships and victory in Europe - but also of the disasters, like the 1902 and 1971 Ibrox tragedies, each reverberating throughout the UK. The book explores the importance of men such as Struth, Souness, Smith and Gerrard, who with determination and ambition built this great club and its traditions. Then there were the great players such as Baxter, Gascoigne, and Laudrup. It is no wonder Rangers has followers worldwide, each carrying the emotional attachment of their fathers and grandfathers before them. To them the club is everything - the beginning and the end.
As Rangers' official historian since 1986, David has engaged with many of the characters who have shaped the club's history. Their insights and his meticulous research have provided a unique base for this authoritative work on the club. The book is a culmination of a lifelong devotion to Rangers, resulting in many written works such as Mr Struth: The Boss, Rangers: The Managers, A Match to Remember and regular features in matchday programmes.