Rangers F.C. seasons
Encyclopedia
This is a list of seasons played by Rangers Football Club
in Scottish and European football
, from 1890 to the present day. It details the club's achievements in major competitions, and the top scorers for each season.
since season 1874–75, being runners-up twice, they did not compete in an official league until 1890–91. In their very first season the club played eighteen championship matches, also a play-off which they drew and so shared the first ever league title with Dumbarton
.
The Scottish League Cup
did not begin until season 1946–47, Rangers won the inaugural competition by defeating Aberdeen
4–0 in the final. The 1956–57 season saw the club enter the European arena.
During all seasons listed below, the club has competed at the highest level of the Scottish football league system
.
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
in Scottish and European football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, from 1890 to the present day. It details the club's achievements in major competitions, and the top scorers for each season.
Overview
Although Rangers had been playing in the Scottish CupScottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
since season 1874–75, being runners-up twice, they did not compete in an official league until 1890–91. In their very first season the club played eighteen championship matches, also a play-off which they drew and so shared the first ever league title with Dumbarton
Dumbarton F.C.
Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland's 4th oldest football club – founded in 1872, just after Queen's Park , Kilmarnock and Stranraer...
.
The Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
did not begin until season 1946–47, Rangers won the inaugural competition by defeating Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
4–0 in the final. The 1956–57 season saw the club enter the European arena.
During all seasons listed below, the club has competed at the highest level of the Scottish football league system
Scottish football league system
The Scottish football league system is a series of generally unconnected leagues for Scottish football clubs. The Scottish system is more complicated than many other national league systems, consisting of two completely separate systems of leagues and clubs, senior football and junior football...
.
Seasons
Season | League | Scottish Cup Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The... |
League Cup Scottish League Cup The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by... |
Europe UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
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Division | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | |||||
1885–86 | n/a | R1 | n/a | n/a | None | 0 | |||||||||
1886–87 | R3 | Matthew Lawrie | 5 | ||||||||||||
1887–88 | R2 | Willie White Robert Brand |
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1888–89 | R2 | Thomas Wylie Thomas G. Wylie Thomas G. Wylie was a Scottish football player, who played for Rangers and represented Scotland once.-External links:*... Sloan |
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1889–90 | R3 | Thomas Wylie Thomas G. Wylie Thomas G. Wylie was a Scottish football player, who played for Rangers and represented Scotland once.-External links:*... |
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1890–91 | Scottish League | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 58 | 25 | 29 | 1st | R1 | John McPherson | 15 | |||
1891–92 | Scottish League | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 59 | 46 | 24 | 5th | SF | John McPherson | 12 | |||
1892–93 | Scottish League | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 41 | 27 | 28 | 2nd | QF | Hugh McCreadie | 13 | |||
1893–94 | Division One | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 30 | 20 | 4th | W | James Steel | 12 | |||
1894–95 | Division One | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 41 | 26 | 22 | 3rd | R1 | John McPherson John Barker John Barker (Scottish footballer) John Bell Barker was a Scottish footballer who played for Linthouse, Rangers and the Scotland national team in the 1890s.... |
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1895–96 | Division One | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 57 | 39 | 26 | 2nd | QF | Alex Smith Alex Smith (footballer born 1876) Alexander Smith was a Scottish footballer who played as a winger for Rangers and the Scotland national team.... |
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1896–97 | Division One | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 64 | 30 | 25 | 3rd | W | Tommy Hyslop Tommy Hyslop Thomas "Tommy" Hyslop was a professional footballer. He played in the Football League for Stoke City, making 45 appearances. He was the first Stoke player to be capped by Scotland. He represented the Scotland national team, playing twice against England in 1896 and in 1897, scoring on his debut... John McPherson |
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1897–98 | Division One | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 71 | 15 | 29 | 2nd | W | RC Hamilton Robert Hamilton (footballer) Robert Cumming Hamilton was a Scottish international footballer, most notable for his ten season association with Rangers.-Playing career:... |
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1898–99 | Division One | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 18 | 36 | 1st | RU | RC Hamilton Robert Hamilton (footballer) Robert Cumming Hamilton was a Scottish international footballer, most notable for his ten season association with Rangers.-Playing career:... |
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1899–00 | Division One | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 69 | 27 | 32 | 1st | SF | RC Hamilton Robert Hamilton (footballer) Robert Cumming Hamilton was a Scottish international footballer, most notable for his ten season association with Rangers.-Playing career:... |
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1900–01 | Division One | 20 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 60 | 25 | 35 | 1st | R1 | RC Hamilton Robert Hamilton (footballer) Robert Cumming Hamilton was a Scottish international footballer, most notable for his ten season association with Rangers.-Playing career:... |
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1901–02 | Division One | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 43 | 29 | 28 | 1st | SF | RC Hamilton Robert Hamilton (footballer) Robert Cumming Hamilton was a Scottish international footballer, most notable for his ten season association with Rangers.-Playing career:... |
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1902–03 | Division One | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 30 | 29 | 3rd | W | RC Hamilton Robert Hamilton (footballer) Robert Cumming Hamilton was a Scottish international footballer, most notable for his ten season association with Rangers.-Playing career:... |
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1903–04 | Division One | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 80 | 33 | 38 | 3rd | RU | RC Hamilton Robert Hamilton (footballer) Robert Cumming Hamilton was a Scottish international footballer, most notable for his ten season association with Rangers.-Playing career:... |
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1904–05 | Division One | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 83 | 28 | 41 | 2nd | RU | RC Hamilton Robert Hamilton (footballer) Robert Cumming Hamilton was a Scottish international footballer, most notable for his ten season association with Rangers.-Playing career:... |
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1905–06 | Division One | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 58 | 48 | 37 | 4th | QF | RC Hamilton Robert Hamilton (footballer) Robert Cumming Hamilton was a Scottish international footballer, most notable for his ten season association with Rangers.-Playing career:... |
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1906–07 | Division One | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 69 | 33 | 45 | 3rd | QF | Jimmy Speirs | 14 | |||
1907–08 | Division One | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 74 | 40 | 50 | 3rd | R2 | Robert Campbell | 25 | |||
1908–09 | Division One | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 91 | 38 | 45 | 4th | F | Robert Campbell | 17 | |||
1909–10 | Division One | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 70 | 35 | 46 | 3rd | R2 | Willie Hunter | 19 | |||
1910–11 | Division One | 34 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 90 | 34 | 52 | 1st | QF | Willie Reid | 41 | |||
1911–12 | Division One | 34 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 86 | 34 | 51 | 1st | R2 | Willie Reid | 34 | |||
1912–13 | Division One | 34 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 76 | 41 | 53 | 1st | R3 | Willie Reid | 23 | |||
1913–14 | Division One | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 79 | 31 | 59 | 2nd | R3 | Willie Reid | 25 | |||
1914–15 | Division One | 38 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 74 | 47 | 50 | 3rd | n/a | Willie Reid | 28 | |||
1915–16 | Division One | 38 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 87 | 39 | 56 | 2nd | Willie Reid | 21 | ||||
1916–17 | Division One | 38 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 68 | 32 | 53 | 3rd | Charlie Duncan Charlie Duncan Charles Stanley "Charlie" Duncan was a Scottish professional footballer who scored six goals in 22 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham and 15 goals in 25 appearances in the Scottish League for Rangers. He also played for Scottish League clubs Dunfermline Athletic and Clyde,... |
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1917–18 | Division One | 34 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 66 | 24 | 56 | 1st | Tommy Cairns Tommy Cairns Tommy Cairns was a Scottish footballer who played for Bristol City, Peebles Rovers, St. Johnstone, Rangers, Bradford City and Scotland.... Jimmy Gordon Jimmy Gordon James "Jimmy" Eadie Gordon was a Scottish footballer who spent most of his career with Rangers. During the First World War he was a Sergeant in the Highland Light Infantry.... |
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1918–19 | Division One | 34 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 86 | 16 | 57 | 2nd | David McLean | 29 | ||||
1919–20 | Division One | 42 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 106 | 25 | 71 | 1st | SF | Andy Cunningham Andy Cunningham (footballer) Andy Cunningham was a Scottish footballer. His position was striker.-Playing career:Born in Galston, Ayrshire, Cunningham began his career with Newmilns FC before moving to Kilmarnock in 1909. After six seasons at Rugby Park he joined Rangers in 1915. He made his Rangers debut on 5 April 1915 in a... |
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1920–21 | Division One | 42 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 91 | 24 | 76 | 1st | RU | Andy Cunningham Andy Cunningham (footballer) Andy Cunningham was a Scottish footballer. His position was striker.-Playing career:Born in Galston, Ayrshire, Cunningham began his career with Newmilns FC before moving to Kilmarnock in 1909. After six seasons at Rugby Park he joined Rangers in 1915. He made his Rangers debut on 5 April 1915 in a... |
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1921–22 | Division One | 42 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 83 | 26 | 66 | 2nd | RU | Geordie Henderson Geordie Henderson George Donald 'Geordie' Henderson was a Scottish football centre forward who played professionally in Scotland and briefly in the United States, England and Wales... |
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1922–23 | Division One | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 67 | 29 | 55 | 1st | R2 | Geordie Henderson Geordie Henderson George Donald 'Geordie' Henderson was a Scottish football centre forward who played professionally in Scotland and briefly in the United States, England and Wales... |
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1923–24 | Division One | 38 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 72 | 29 | 59 | 1st | R3 | Geordie Henderson Geordie Henderson George Donald 'Geordie' Henderson was a Scottish football centre forward who played professionally in Scotland and briefly in the United States, England and Wales... |
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1924-25 | Division One | 38 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 76 | 26 | 60 | 1st | SF | Geordie Henderson Geordie Henderson George Donald 'Geordie' Henderson was a Scottish football centre forward who played professionally in Scotland and briefly in the United States, England and Wales... |
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1925–26 | Division One | 38 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 79 | 55 | 44 | 6th | SF | Andy Cunningham Andy Cunningham (footballer) Andy Cunningham was a Scottish footballer. His position was striker.-Playing career:Born in Galston, Ayrshire, Cunningham began his career with Newmilns FC before moving to Kilmarnock in 1909. After six seasons at Rugby Park he joined Rangers in 1915. He made his Rangers debut on 5 April 1915 in a... Jimmy Fleming Jimmy Fleming James "Jimmy" William Fleming was a Scottish footballer who played for Rangers between 1925 and 1934. He currently holds the record for the most Scottish Cup goals scored by a Rangers player, with 44... |
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1926–27 | Division One | 38 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 85 | 41 | 56 | 1st | QF | Jimmy Fleming Jimmy Fleming James "Jimmy" William Fleming was a Scottish footballer who played for Rangers between 1925 and 1934. He currently holds the record for the most Scottish Cup goals scored by a Rangers player, with 44... |
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1927–28 | Division One | 38 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 109 | 36 | 60 | 1st | W | Jimmy Fleming Jimmy Fleming James "Jimmy" William Fleming was a Scottish footballer who played for Rangers between 1925 and 1934. He currently holds the record for the most Scottish Cup goals scored by a Rangers player, with 44... |
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1928–29 | Division One | 38 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 107 | 32 | 67 | 1st | RU | Jimmy Fleming Jimmy Fleming James "Jimmy" William Fleming was a Scottish footballer who played for Rangers between 1925 and 1934. He currently holds the record for the most Scottish Cup goals scored by a Rangers player, with 44... |
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1929–30 | Division One | 38 | 28 | 4 | 6 | 94 | 32 | 60 | 1st | W | Jimmy Fleming Jimmy Fleming James "Jimmy" William Fleming was a Scottish footballer who played for Rangers between 1925 and 1934. He currently holds the record for the most Scottish Cup goals scored by a Rangers player, with 44... |
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1930–31 | Division One | 38 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 96 | 29 | 60 | 1st | R2 | Bob McPhail Bob McPhail Robert Lowe "Bob" McPhail was a Scottish professional footballer, who played for Airdrieonians, Rangers and represented Scotland.-Career:... |
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1931–32 | Division One | 38 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 118 | 42 | 61 | 2nd | W | Sam English Sam English Samuel English was an Irish football player who played for several clubs, but is mainly remembered for his time with Rangers.-Early life:He was born in the hamlet of Crevolea in Aghadowey, Northern Ireland... |
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1932–33 | Division One | 38 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 113 | 43 | 62 | 1st | R3 | Jimmy Smith Jimmy Smith (footballer born 1911) James "Jimmy" Smith was a Scottish professional footballer who played for East Stirlingshire and Rangers. During his time at Rangers he scored 249 goals in 259 games.-Club career:... |
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1933–34 | Division One | 38 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 118 | 41 | 66 | 1st | W | Jimmy Smith Jimmy Smith (footballer born 1911) James "Jimmy" Smith was a Scottish professional footballer who played for East Stirlingshire and Rangers. During his time at Rangers he scored 249 goals in 259 games.-Club career:... |
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1934–35 | Division One | 38 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 96 | 46 | 55 | 1st | W | Jimmy Smith Jimmy Smith (footballer born 1911) James "Jimmy" Smith was a Scottish professional footballer who played for East Stirlingshire and Rangers. During his time at Rangers he scored 249 goals in 259 games.-Club career:... |
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1935–36 | Division One | 38 | 27 | 7 | 4 | 110 | 43 | 61 | 2nd | W | Jimmy Smith Jimmy Smith (footballer born 1911) James "Jimmy" Smith was a Scottish professional footballer who played for East Stirlingshire and Rangers. During his time at Rangers he scored 249 goals in 259 games.-Club career:... |
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1936–37 | Division One | 38 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 88 | 32 | 61 | 1st | R1 | Jimmy Smith Jimmy Smith (footballer born 1911) James "Jimmy" Smith was a Scottish professional footballer who played for East Stirlingshire and Rangers. During his time at Rangers he scored 249 goals in 259 games.-Club career:... |
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1937–38 | Division One | 38 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 75 | 49 | 49 | 3rd | SF | Jimmy Smith Jimmy Smith (footballer born 1911) James "Jimmy" Smith was a Scottish professional footballer who played for East Stirlingshire and Rangers. During his time at Rangers he scored 249 goals in 259 games.-Club career:... |
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1938–39 | Division One | 38 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 112 | 55 | 59 | 1st | R3 | Alex Venters Alex Venters Alex Venters was a Scottish footballer who played for Cowdenbeath, Rangers and Scotland.Venters, a striker, joined Rangers in 1933 and spent a total of 13 years with the club, winning 3 League titles, 2 Scottish Cups and scoring 102 goals in 201 appearances... |
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1939–40 | Division One | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 9 | Willie Thornton Willie Thornton William Thornton was a Scottish footballer and manager. His entire senior playing career was spent with Rangers, and he is considered to be one of the greatest players in the club's history... |
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1946–47 | Division One | 30 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 76 | 26 | 46 | 1st | R2 | W | n/a | Willie Thornton Willie Thornton William Thornton was a Scottish footballer and manager. His entire senior playing career was spent with Rangers, and he is considered to be one of the greatest players in the club's history... Jimmy Duncanson Jimmy Duncanson James Duncanson was a professional football striker who played for Rangers, St. Mirren and Stranraer... |
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1947–48 | Division One | 30 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 64 | 28 | 46 | 2nd | W | SF | Willie Thornton Willie Thornton William Thornton was a Scottish footballer and manager. His entire senior playing career was spent with Rangers, and he is considered to be one of the greatest players in the club's history... |
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1948–49 | Division One | 30 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 63 | 32 | 46 | 1st | W | W | Willie Thornton Willie Thornton William Thornton was a Scottish footballer and manager. His entire senior playing career was spent with Rangers, and he is considered to be one of the greatest players in the club's history... |
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1949–50 | Division One | 30 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 58 | 26 | 50 | 1st | W | SF | Willie Findlay Willie Findlay Willie Findlay was a Scottish football player.Motherwell-born Findlay began his career with Scottish junior club Blantyre Victoria F.C. before moving to join Scottish Football League club Albion Rovers in 1941... |
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1950–51 | Division One | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 64 | 37 | 38 | 2nd | R2 | Sect | Willie Thornton Willie Thornton William Thornton was a Scottish footballer and manager. His entire senior playing career was spent with Rangers, and he is considered to be one of the greatest players in the club's history... |
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1951–52 | Division One | 30 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 61 | 31 | 41 | 2nd | QF | RU | Willie Thornton Willie Thornton William Thornton was a Scottish footballer and manager. His entire senior playing career was spent with Rangers, and he is considered to be one of the greatest players in the club's history... |
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1952–53 | Division One | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 80 | 39 | 43 | 1st | W | SF | Derek Grierson Derek Grierson Derek Dunlop Grierson was a former Scottish football player best known for his time with Rangers and Falkirk.-Club:... |
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1953–54 | Division One | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 56 | 35 | 34 | 4th | SF | SF | Willie Paton Willie Paton Willie Paton is a Scottish former footballer who played for Rangers and Ayr United. He played as a striker. He should not be confused with his namesake William J. Paton, wing-half who played for Motherwell around the same time.... |
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1954–55 | Division One | 30 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 67 | 33 | 41 | 3rd | R6 | QF | Billy Simpson Billy Simpson William "Billy" J. Simpson is a former Northern Ireland international footballer.Simpson signed for Rangers from Linfield for a sum of £11,500 in 1950. He spent nine years at Rangers making 239 appearances and scoring 163 goals... |
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1955–56 | Division One | 34 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 85 | 27 | 52 | 1st | QF | SF | Johnny Hubbard Johnny Hubbard Jonathan "Johnny" Hubbard, MBE is a retired South African footballer who spent the majority of his career at Rangers, and latterly played for Bury and Ayr United.... |
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1956–57 | Division One | 34 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 96 | 48 | 55 | 1st | R6 | Sect | European Cup - R2 | Max Murray Max Murray (footballer) Max Murray is a former Scottish football player.Murray began his career at Queens Park before moving to Ibrox in 1955. His scoring debut came on the 13 August 1955 in a Scottish League Cup match against Falkirk which the club won 5-0... |
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1957–58 | Division One | 34 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 89 | 49 | 49 | 2nd | SF | RU | European Cup - R1 | Max Murray Max Murray (footballer) Max Murray is a former Scottish football player.Murray began his career at Queens Park before moving to Ibrox in 1955. His scoring debut came on the 13 August 1955 in a Scottish League Cup match against Falkirk which the club won 5-0... |
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1958–59 | Division One | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 92 | 51 | 50 | 1st | R3 | Sect | Max Murray Max Murray (footballer) Max Murray is a former Scottish football player.Murray began his career at Queens Park before moving to Ibrox in 1955. His scoring debut came on the 13 August 1955 in a Scottish League Cup match against Falkirk which the club won 5-0... |
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1959–60 | Division One | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 72 | 38 | 42 | 3rd | W | Sect | European Cup - SF | Jimmy Millar Jimmy Millar James "Jimmy" Millar is a retired footballer who played for Dunfermline Athletic, Rangers and Dundee United.... |
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1960–61 | Division One | 34 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 88 | 46 | 51 | 1st | R3 | W | Cup Winners' Cup - RU | Ralph Brand Ralph Brand Ralph Laidlaw Brand is a retired Scottish footballer, who played as a striker for Rangers, and latterly, Manchester City, Sunderland, Raith Rovers and Hamilton Academical.-Playing career:... |
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1961–62 | Division One | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 84 | 31 | 51 | 2nd | W | W | European Cup - QF | Ralph Brand Ralph Brand Ralph Laidlaw Brand is a retired Scottish footballer, who played as a striker for Rangers, and latterly, Manchester City, Sunderland, Raith Rovers and Hamilton Academical.-Playing career:... |
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1962–63 | Division One | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 94 | 28 | 57 | 1st | W | SF | Cup Winners' Cup - R1 | Jimmy Millar Jimmy Millar James "Jimmy" Millar is a retired footballer who played for Dunfermline Athletic, Rangers and Dundee United.... |
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1963–64 | Division One | 34 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 85 | 31 | 55 | 1st | W | W | European Cup - QR | Jim Forrest | 39 | |
1964–65 | Division One | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 78 | 35 | 44 | 5th | QF | W | European Cup - QF | Jim Forrest | 57 | |
1965–66 | Division One | 34 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 91 | 29 | 55 | 2nd | W | RU | George McLean George McLean (footballer born 1943) George Tomlinson "Dandy" McLean is a Scottish former professional footballer. He played as a centre-forward.... |
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1966–67 | Division One | 34 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 92 | 31 | 55 | 2nd | R1 | RU | Cup Winners' Cup - RU | Alex Smith Alex Smith (footballer born 1940) Alexander Smith is a former professional Scottish footballer who played for both Rangers and Dunfermline Athletic. He played as an inside-forward.... |
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1967–68 | Division One | 34 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 93 | 34 | 61 | 2nd | QF | Sect | Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - QF | Alex Ferguson Alex Ferguson Sir Alexander Chapman "Alex" Ferguson, CBE is a Scottish association football manager and former player, currently managing Manchester United, where he has been in charge since 1986... |
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1968–69 | Division One | 34 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 81 | 32 | 49 | 2nd | RU | Sect | Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - SF | Willie Johnston Willie Johnston William McClure "Willie" Johnston is a Scottish former professional football player, best remembered for his time at Rangers and West Brom.-Career:... |
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1969–70 | Division One | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 67 | 40 | 45 | 2nd | QF | Sect | Cup Winners' Cup - R2 | Colin Stein Colin Stein Colin Stein is a former Scottish football player.-Career:Stein began his career with Armadale Thistle, and went on to play for Hibernian, Rangers and the Scottish national team during the 1960s and 1970s. He also had a spell in England with Coventry City... |
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1970–71 | Division One | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 58 | 34 | 41 | 4th | RU | W | Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - R1 | Colin Stein Colin Stein Colin Stein is a former Scottish football player.-Career:Stein began his career with Armadale Thistle, and went on to play for Hibernian, Rangers and the Scottish national team during the 1960s and 1970s. He also had a spell in England with Coventry City... |
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1971–72 | Division One | 34 | 21 | 2 | 11 | 71 | 38 | 44 | 3rd | SF | Sect | Cup Winners' Cup - W | Colin Stein Colin Stein Colin Stein is a former Scottish football player.-Career:Stein began his career with Armadale Thistle, and went on to play for Hibernian, Rangers and the Scottish national team during the 1960s and 1970s. He also had a spell in England with Coventry City... |
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1972–73 | Division One | 34 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 74 | 30 | 56 | 2nd | W | SF | Derek Parlane Derek Parlane Derek Parlane was a former professional football striker who played for Rangers for 10 years, from 1970 until 1980.... |
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1973–74 | Division One | 34 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 67 | 34 | 48 | 3rd | R4 | SF | Cup Winners' Cup - R2 | Derek Parlane Derek Parlane Derek Parlane was a former professional football striker who played for Rangers for 10 years, from 1970 until 1980.... |
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1974–75 | Division One | 34 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 86 | 33 | 56 | 1st | R3 | Sect | Derek Parlane Derek Parlane Derek Parlane was a former professional football striker who played for Rangers for 10 years, from 1970 until 1980.... |
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1975–76 | Premier Division | 36 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 60 | 24 | 54 | 1st | W | W | European Cup - R2 | Derek Johnstone Derek Johnstone Derek Joseph Johnstone is a former Scottish association footballer.Johnstone played mainly for Rangers during his career. He also had a spell at Chelsea and a brief stint in management with Partick Thistle. He mainly played as a striker but could also perform in central defence, and in midfield... |
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1976–77 | Premier Division | 36 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 62 | 37 | 46 | 2nd | RU | SF | European Cup - R1 | Derek Johnstone Derek Johnstone Derek Joseph Johnstone is a former Scottish association footballer.Johnstone played mainly for Rangers during his career. He also had a spell at Chelsea and a brief stint in management with Partick Thistle. He mainly played as a striker but could also perform in central defence, and in midfield... |
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1977–78 | Premier Division | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 76 | 39 | 55 | 1st | W | W | Cup Winners' Cup - R1 | Derek Johnstone Derek Johnstone Derek Joseph Johnstone is a former Scottish association footballer.Johnstone played mainly for Rangers during his career. He also had a spell at Chelsea and a brief stint in management with Partick Thistle. He mainly played as a striker but could also perform in central defence, and in midfield... |
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1978–79 | Premier Division | 36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 35 | 45 | 2nd | W | W | European Cup - QF | Gordon Smith | 17 | |
1979–80 | Premier Division | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 50 | 46 | 37 | 5th | RU | R3 | Cup Winners' Cup - R2 | Derek Johnstone Derek Johnstone Derek Joseph Johnstone is a former Scottish association footballer.Johnstone played mainly for Rangers during his career. He also had a spell at Chelsea and a brief stint in management with Partick Thistle. He mainly played as a striker but could also perform in central defence, and in midfield... |
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1980–81 | Premier Division | 36 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 60 | 32 | 44 | 3rd | W | R3 | Colin McAdam Colin McAdam (footballer) Colin McAdam is a former professional football player best known for his time with Rangers. He played as both a centre back and a striker during his career.-Playing career:... |
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1981–82 | Premier Division | 36 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 57 | 45 | 43 | 3rd | RU | W | Cup Winners' Cup - R1 | John McDonald John MacDonald (footballer) John MacDonald is a former Scottish footballer who played as a striker for Rangers between 1978 and 1986 before moving to Barnsley. He made 230 appearances for Rangers, scoring 77 goals, and won the 1981 Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup in 1982 and 1984. He now works for amateur club... |
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1982–83 | Premier Division | 36 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 52 | 41 | 38 | 4th | RU | RU | UEFA Cup - R2 | John McDonald John MacDonald (footballer) John MacDonald is a former Scottish footballer who played as a striker for Rangers between 1978 and 1986 before moving to Barnsley. He made 230 appearances for Rangers, scoring 77 goals, and won the 1981 Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup in 1982 and 1984. He now works for amateur club... |
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1983–84 | Premier Division | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 53 | 41 | 42 | 4th | QF | W | Cup Winners' Cup - R2 | Ally McCoist Ally McCoist Alistair Murdoch "Ally" McCoist, MBE ; 24 September 1962) is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Rangers in Scotland.... |
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1984–85 | Premier Division | 36 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 47 | 38 | 38 | 4th | R4 | W | UEFA Cup - R2 | Ally McCoist Ally McCoist Alistair Murdoch "Ally" McCoist, MBE ; 24 September 1962) is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Rangers in Scotland.... |
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1985–86 | Premier Division | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 53 | 45 | 35 | 5th | R3 | SF | UEFA Cup - R1 | Ally McCoist Ally McCoist Alistair Murdoch "Ally" McCoist, MBE ; 24 September 1962) is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Rangers in Scotland.... |
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1986–87 | Premier Division | 44 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 85 | 23 | 69 | 1st | R3 | W | UEFA Cup - R3 | Ally McCoist Ally McCoist Alistair Murdoch "Ally" McCoist, MBE ; 24 September 1962) is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Rangers in Scotland.... |
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1987–88 | Premier Division | 44 | 26 | 8 | 10 | 85 | 34 | 60 | 3rd | R4 | W | European Cup - QF | Ally McCoist Ally McCoist Alistair Murdoch "Ally" McCoist, MBE ; 24 September 1962) is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Rangers in Scotland.... |
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1988–89 | Premier Division | 36 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 62 | 26 | 56 | 1st | RU | W | UEFA Cup - R2 | Kevin Drinkell Kevin Drinkell Kevin Smith Drinkell is a former professional footballer and football manager. He runs his football Agency Kevin Drinkell Sport Management Ltd in Stirling, Scotland... |
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1989–90 | Premier Division | 36 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 48 | 19 | 51 | 1st | R4 | RU | European Cup - R1 | Ally McCoist Ally McCoist Alistair Murdoch "Ally" McCoist, MBE ; 24 September 1962) is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Rangers in Scotland.... |
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1990–91 | Premier Division | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 62 | 23 | 55 | 1st | QF | W | European Cup - R2 | Mo Johnston Mo Johnston Maurice John Giblin "Mo" Johnston is a former football striker.Johnston began his football career with Partick Thistle in 1981 before moving to Watford in 1983. With Watford Johnston scored 23 league goals, made his international debut, and helped the team reach the 1984 FA Cup Final... |
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1991–92 | Premier Division | 44 | 33 | 6 | 5 | 101 | 31 | 72 | 1st | W | SF | European Cup - R1 | Ally McCoist Ally McCoist Alistair Murdoch "Ally" McCoist, MBE ; 24 September 1962) is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Rangers in Scotland.... |
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1992–93 | Premier Division | 44 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 97 | 35 | 73 | 1st | W | W | Champions League - GS | Ally McCoist Ally McCoist Alistair Murdoch "Ally" McCoist, MBE ; 24 September 1962) is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Rangers in Scotland.... |
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1993–94 | Premier Division | 44 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 74 | 41 | 58 | 1st | RU | W | Champions League - R1 | Mark Hateley Mark Hateley Mark Wayne Hateley is a retired English football player who played as a centre-forward. He was capped 32 times for the English national team , and played in top-level football leagues in England, Italy, France and Scotland... |
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1994–95 | Premier Division | 36 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 60 | 35 | 69 | 1st | R4 | R3 | Champions League - QR | Mark Hateley Mark Hateley Mark Wayne Hateley is a retired English football player who played as a centre-forward. He was capped 32 times for the English national team , and played in top-level football leagues in England, Italy, France and Scotland... |
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1995–96 | Premier Division | 36 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 85 | 25 | 87 | 1st | W | SF | Champions League- GS | Gordon Durie Gordon Durie Gordon Scott Durie , known as Jukebox after the TV programme 'Jukebox Jury', is a Scottish former professional footballer, a utility player who usually played as a striker.- Playing career :... |
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1996–97 | Premier Division | 36 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 85 | 33 | 80 | 1st | QF | W | Champions League - GS | Brian Laudrup Brian Laudrup Brian Laudrup is a Danish former football player and current football commentator, pundit and analyst on TV3+. Along with former international goalkeeper Lars Høgh, Laudrup manages a football academy for marginalized youth... |
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1997–98 | Premier Division | 36 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 76 | 38 | 72 | 2nd | RU | QF | Champions League - QR2 UEFA Cup - R1 |
Marco Negri Marco Negri Marco Negri is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a striker for Cosenza, Perugia, Rangers, Bologna and Livorno.- Career :... |
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1998–99 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
36 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 78 | 31 | 77 | 1st | W | W | UEFA Cup - R3 | Rod Wallace Rod Wallace Rodney Seymour "Rod" Wallace is a retired English footballer.Wallace played predominantly as a striker or part of an attacking forward line. He started his career at Southampton in 1988 playing 128 league games scoring 45 goals. This form earned him a transfer to Leeds where he won the first... |
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1999–00 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
36 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 96 | 26 | 90 | 1st | W | QF | Champions League - GS UEFA Cup - R3 |
Rod Wallace Rod Wallace Rodney Seymour "Rod" Wallace is a retired English footballer.Wallace played predominantly as a striker or part of an attacking forward line. He started his career at Southampton in 1988 playing 128 league games scoring 45 goals. This form earned him a transfer to Leeds where he won the first... |
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2000–01 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 26 | 4 | 8 | 76 | 36 | 82 | 2nd | QF | SF | Champions League - GS UEFA Cup - R3 |
Jörg Albertz Jörg Albertz Jörg Albertz is a retired German professional footballer. Between 1996 and 1998 he played three international games for the German national football team.-Career:... |
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2001–02 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 82 | 27 | 85 | 2nd | W | W | Champions League - QR3 UEFA Cup - R4 |
Tore André Flo Tore André Flo Tore André Flo is a Norwegian football striker, who plays for the Norwegian club Sogndal. He initially retired after being released by the Milton Keynes Dons in 2009, but announced his comeback in March 2011. His brothers Jostein Flo and Jarle Flo, and cousin Håvard Flo are also professional... |
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2002–03 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 101 | 28 | 97 | 1st | W | W | UEFA Cup - R1 | Ronald de Boer Ronald de Boer Ronaldus "Ronald" de Boer is a former Dutch football midfielder who has played for the Dutch national team as well as a host of professional clubs in Europe. He is the older twin brother of Frank de Boer.-Club career:... |
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2003–04 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 76 | 33 | 81 | 2nd | QF | SF | Champions League - GS | Shota Arveladze Shota Arveladze Shota Arveladze is a former Georgian professional football player and currently the manager of Kayserispor. He is Georgia’s all-time top scorer with 291 goals in his 410 league games for his clubs and 26 goals during his 61 games on the national team... |
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2004–05 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 78 | 22 | 93 | 1st | R3 | W | UEFA Cup - GS | Nacho Novo Nacho Novo Ignacio Javier "Nacho" Gómez Novo is a Spanish association footballer who plays for La Liga side Sporting Gijón.Novo formerly played for Huesca in Spain then moved to Scotland with Raith Rovers and Dundee. In July 2004, he moved to Rangers for £450,000. During his first season at the club he... |
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2005–06 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 67 | 37 | 73 | 3rd | R4 | QF | Champions League - L16 | Kris Boyd Kris Boyd Kris Boyd is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Turkish side Eskişehirspor.Boyd grew up in the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton and started his senior career with Kilmarnock. He transferred to Rangers in January 2006, and was Rangers' top goalscorer in each of his... |
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2006–07 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 61 | 32 | 72 | 2nd | R3 | QF | UEFA Cup - L16 | Kris Boyd Kris Boyd Kris Boyd is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Turkish side Eskişehirspor.Boyd grew up in the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton and started his senior career with Kilmarnock. He transferred to Rangers in January 2006, and was Rangers' top goalscorer in each of his... |
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2007–08 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 84 | 33 | 86 | 2nd | W | W | Champions League - GS | Kris Boyd Kris Boyd Kris Boyd is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Turkish side Eskişehirspor.Boyd grew up in the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton and started his senior career with Kilmarnock. He transferred to Rangers in January 2006, and was Rangers' top goalscorer in each of his... |
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2008–09 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 77 | 28 | 86 | 1st | W | RU | Champions League - QR2 | Kris Boyd Kris Boyd Kris Boyd is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Turkish side Eskişehirspor.Boyd grew up in the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton and started his senior career with Kilmarnock. He transferred to Rangers in January 2006, and was Rangers' top goalscorer in each of his... |
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2009–10 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 82 | 28 | 87 | 1st | QF | W | Champions League - GS | Kris Boyd Kris Boyd Kris Boyd is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Turkish side Eskişehirspor.Boyd grew up in the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton and started his senior career with Kilmarnock. He transferred to Rangers in January 2006, and was Rangers' top goalscorer in each of his... |
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2010–11 | Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
38 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 88 | 29 | 93 | 1st | R5 | W | Champions League - GS Europa League - Rof16 |
Kenny Miller Kenny Miller Kenneth "Kenny" Miller is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Cardiff City and the Scotland national football team... |
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