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140 Rangers Football Club Trivia Questions, Answers, and Fun Facts

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1 Who was Rangers' first-ever captain?
Answer: Tom Vallance

He played for Rangers for 10 years, and made 7 appearances for Scotland. He was a very tall right-back. He played for Rangers between 1874 and 1884. He was the captain for this period.
  From Quiz: Rangers FC Captains
2 In which stadium was the final played at?
Answer: The Nou Camp

Thanks to the huge capacity of the stadium there was 24,701 fans watching the game in the stadium. The choice of stadium was controversial as the dictator, Francisco Franco, who was in power of Spain at that time, and the Soviet Union helped the enemies of Franco.
    Your options: [ Santiago Bernabeu ] [ The Nou Camp ] [ The Vicente Calderon ] [ The Estadio Mestalla ]
  From Quiz: 1972 Cup Winners Cup Final
3 What connects the great Sir Stanley Matthews with Glasgow Rangers?
Answer: He played for them

Many links connected 'The Wizard of the Dribble' with the club, not least that he did play a few games as a guest during World War II. Stanley married the granddaughter of Tom Vallance, one of the five founding members of Glasgow Rangers. Willie Henderson and Jim Baxter were both invited to take part in his 1965 star studded testimonial game. Stan's last appearance in Scotland was actually against Hearts for Stoke at Tynecastle back in the early '60s.
  From Quiz: Rangers Inside Out
4 When was Rangers' officially founded?
Answer: 1873

Rangers was officially formed in 1873. A common mistake would be saying Rangers was formed in 1872 which is when the founders first decided to make a football team. The club was not officially recognised as a football team until 1873.
  From Quiz: A History Of Rangers F.C.
5 Who did the Rangers beat in the European Cup Winner's Cup Final in 1972?
Answer: Dynamo Moscow

Rangers had already lost the European Cup Winner's Cup Finals in the 1960-61 and 1966-67 seasons. Rangers beat Dynamo 3-2, but after the game, there was a riot so the cup had to be presented in a small room inside the stadium.
  From Quiz: Rangers : A European History
6 What were the first names of the McNeil brothers who founded the club?
Answer: Peter and Moses

Peter McNeil, his brother Moses, Peter Campbell, and William McBeath founded the club. Their first game was against Callander FC.
  From Quiz: Rangers Football Club
7 In the 1992-93 UEFA Champions League, the Rangers were 1 point away from reaching the final. Who finished top of their group?
Answer: Marseilles

The Rangers finished in 2nd place, 1 point behind group winners Marseilles. The French team went on to win the trophy, beating AC Milan 1-0 in the final.
  From Quiz: Rangers In Europe [2]
8 In the 2002-03 UEFA Cup, the Rangers were knocked out by unknown side FK Viktoria Zizkov. Where did FK Viktoria Zizkov come from?
Answer: Czech Republic

In the first leg, the Rangers lost 2-0 away to FK Viktoria Zizkov, with captain Barry Ferguson missing a penalty. In the second leg, Rangers won 3-1 after extra time, with Ronald de Boer (2) and Neil McCann scoring, but lost on away goals.
  From Quiz: Rangers In Europe [1]
9 When did Rangers win the European Cup Winners' Cup?
Answer: 1972

The Rangers beat Moscow Dynamo 3-2, in the 1972 European Cup Winners' Cup Final, in the Nou Camp in Barcelona.
  From Quiz: Rangers FC : For True Blues
10 What is the name of the Rangers manager?
Answer: Dick Advocaat

In his first two seasons with Rangers he won 5 out of 6 trophies possible.
  From Quiz: Rangers Football
11 Who was the Rangers captain who became the first player to play for Scotland more than 50 times?
Answer: George Young

George Young was a Rangers captain, who was the first player to receive over 50 caps for Scotland. He made 293 appearances. He was a very strong defender. Young played for Rangers for his entire career, between 1941 and 1957. He became captain halfway through his career.
  From Quiz: Rangers FC Captains
12 Which player scored two goals for Rangers in the final?
Answer: Willie Johnston

Willie Johnston scored with a header in the first half. Colin Stein also scored a first half goal. Willie Johnston scored another goal in the second half to take his total to two goals, and put Rangers on the road to winning their first European trophy.
    Your options: [ Colin Stein ] [ Willie Johnston ] [ Alex MacDonald ] [ Alfie Conn ]
  From Quiz: 1972 Cup Winners Cup Final
13 Who was Rangers first-ever player/manager?
Answer: Graeme Souness

Souness who was approaching his 33rd birthday when it was announced that he was to take over at Rangers, was physically fitter than many of the players he was about to inherit. Rangers had procured not only a promising young manager, but also had landed the services of one of the World's finest midfielders in one swoop. John Greig was forced to give up playing when he was offered the managers position, when Jock Wallace left in 1978. Both Wallace and White had retired from playing by the time they made it to the manager's chair.
  From Quiz: Rangers First 12 Managers
14 John Greig won a European Cup Winners Cup tie against Real Saragossa on the toss of a coin. What country's currency was used?
Answer: French frank

In season 1966/67, Rangers defeated Real Saragossa 2-0, at Ibrox but lost the return match in Spain by the same margin. After 30 minutes of extra time, the teams were still level so the game was decided on the toss of a coin. John Greig has stated that he still has the coin amongst his football memorabilia.
  From Quiz: Rangers Inside Out
15 Who did the Rangers play in their first-ever European Cup tie?
Answer: OGC Nice

They actually played three ties as a replay was brought in after a draw in the two legs. Shortly after this, extra-time was brought in instead of replays. This was in the 1956-57 season.
  From Quiz: Rangers : A European History
16 What was Glasgow Rangers first home ground?
Answer: Fleshers Haugh, Glasgow Green

Rangers played at Fleshers Haugh from 1873-1875 before moving to Burnbank.
  From Quiz: Rangers Football Club
17 In the 1991-92 European Cup, the Rangers went out on away goals to Czecholsovakian team Sparta Prague. What was the final aggregate score?
Answer: 2-2

The Rangers lost the first leg 1-0 away from home, and in the return leg at Ibrox, the Rangers won 2-1 with McCall scoring 2, but lost on the away goals rule.
  From Quiz: Rangers In Europe [2]
18 In the 2001-02 UEFA Cup, which team did the Rangers defeat on penalties?
Answer: Paris St. Germain

After two 0-0 draws, the third round tie went into penalties. The Rangers went through 4-3 after PSG defender Pochentino hit his penalty over the bar.
    Your options: [ Feyenoord ] [ Anzhi ] [ Dynamo Moscow ] [ Paris St. Germain ]
  From Quiz: Rangers In Europe [1]
19 What is the name of the Rangers stadium?
Answer: Ibrox

Ibrox has an all seater capacity of 50,200 people.
  From Quiz: Rangers Football
20 Which former Rangers captain was nicknamed "Captain Cutlass"?
Answer: Bobby Shearer

This nickname was used because of the way he battled to win games for the club. He made 407 appearances for Rangers and won 4 caps for Scotland. Shearer played for Rangers between 1955 and 1965. He was the captain of Rangers in 1963 when they won the treble.
    Your options: [ Bobby Shearer ] [ Johnny Hubbard ] [ Eric Caldow ] [ Ralph Brand ]
  From Quiz: Rangers FC Captains
21 In the final, what was the full time score?
Answer: 3-2 to Rangers

Two goals were scored in the first half for Rangers by Colin Stein and Willie Johnston. Willie Johnston scored a third just after half time to put Rangers up 3-0. However, Dynamo Moscow scored two goals to make it 3-2, but Rangers held on to claim the trophy.
  From Quiz: 1972 Cup Winners Cup Final
22 Who was the first Rangers manager not to guide the club to a major trophy?
Answer: Davie White

Davie White took over Rangers in the mid 1960s when arch rivals 'Celtic' were all conquering. It was hoped that he would be the only Rangers manager to suffer this. Unfortunately, Paul Le Guen emulated his embarrassment during his short spell in charge. Jock Wallace who had won two trebles during his first spell in post, although not nearly as successful second time round did win two Scottish League cups. John Greig who had won two trebles as a player and captained the club to European Cup Winners Cup glory, did manage to win some cup competitions as manager, but never captured the all important League Championship.
  From Quiz: Rangers First 12 Managers
23 Why is Dave Young so significant in Rangers history?
Answer: He is the pilot of the famous helicopter that flew the League Championship trophy to Easter Road in 2005

Dave has had the glory job of flying the trophy to wherever it is being won on the last day of the season. He was ecstatically welcomed at Tannadice in 2009 and Easter Road in 2005 when Rangers clinched two of their League Championships.
  From Quiz: Rangers Inside Out
24 Where did the founders get the name "Rangers" from?
Answer: A rugby book

The founders were apparently looking through a rugby book when they saw the name. They decided to adopt this name.
  From Quiz: A History Of Rangers F.C.
25 Who did the Rangers play in their first-ever Champions League game?
Answer: Lyngby BK

Rangers won 2-0 in the first leg. They won 1-0 in the second. These were played in the 1992-93 season.
  From Quiz: Rangers : A European History
26 Glasgow Rangers won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1972. Who did they beat in the final?
Answer: Dynamo Moscow

It finished 3-2. Colin Stein and Willie Johnston scored twice for the three Rangers goals.
  From Quiz: Rangers Football Club
27 In the 1990-91 European Cup, the Rangers played Valetta of Malta in the First Round. What was the final aggreagate score?
Answer: Rangers 10 Valetta 0

The Rangers won the tie 10-0 on aggregate. They won 4-0 away from home (McCoist, Hateley, Johnston 2), and 6-0 at Ibrox (Dodds, Spencer, Johnston 3, McCoist).
  From Quiz: Rangers In Europe [2]
28 In the 2000-01 UEFA Champions League, how many games did the Rangers win during the First Group Stage?
Answer: 2

The Rangers won their first 2 games, 5-0 at home to Sturm Graz and 1-0 away to AS Monaco. In their other games they lost 3-2 away to Galatasaray, drew 0-0 at home with Galatasaray, lost 2-0 away to Sturm Graz, and drew 2-2 at home with AS Monaco. They finished 3rd in their group with 8 points.
  From Quiz: Rangers In Europe [1]
29 Which ground, did the Rangers clinch the 1998-1999 Scottish Premier League title?
Answer: Celtic Park

Rangers won the 1998-1999 League title, at the ground of arch rivals Celtic with a 3-0 victory, in a stormy match in which referee Hugh Dallas was hit in the head, with a coin thrown from the a Celtic supporter. 2 goals from Neil McCann and a Jorg Albertz penalty, won it for the Teddy Bears.
    Your options: [ Tannadice ] [ Celtic Park ] [ Easter Road ] [ East End Park ]
  From Quiz: Rangers FC : For True Blues
30 What was the name of the new Rangers goalkeeper in 2000?
Answer: Jesper Christiiansen

He cost 3 million pounds.
  From Quiz: Rangers Football
31 Who was the captain when Rangers won their first major European trophy?
Answer: John Greig

John Greig was the captain when Rangers won the Cup Winners' Cup in 1972. He had been the captain from the late 1960s until the mid-1970s. He had the honour of lifting the first European trophy that Rangers had won, but had to do it in a small room inside the Nou Camp, due to a pitch invasion from the Rangers fans.
  From Quiz: Rangers FC Captains
32 Why wasn't the trophy presented on the pitch?
Answer: Some Rangers fans ran on to the pitch in delight after the full time whistle

The Rangers players were taken to a small room in the bowels of the Nou Camp, and the captain was presented with the trophy.
  From Quiz: 1972 Cup Winners Cup Final
33 Can you name the Rangers manager who was the first to lead a Scottish club to a competitive victory in Italy?
Answer: Paul Le Guen

Rangers defeated Italian side Livorno 3-2 in Italy, and went on to top
their UEFA Cup section. Auxerre, Maccabi Haifa, and Partizan Belgrade were the other teams in the group. Surprisingly, Le Guen's team remained undefeated and progressed to the knockout stage.
  From Quiz: Rangers First 12 Managers
34 Which former Rangers player has Everton as a middle name?
Answer: Mark Walters

A bit unfortunate as he was transferred to Everton's great rivals Liverpool when he left Rangers in 1991.
    Your options: [ Dale Gordon ] [ Ugo Ehiogu ] [ Mark Walters ] [ Rod Wallace ]
  From Quiz: Rangers Inside Out
35 Who did the Rangers play in their first-ever UEFA Cup game (i.e. excluding the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup)?
Answer: Borussia Dortmund

Rangers drew 0-0. They then won the second leg 2-0. This was in the 1982-83 season.

Their first appearance in the Fairs Cup was 1967-68 v Dynamo Dresden (1-1 away 2-1 at home).
  From Quiz: Rangers : A European History
36 In what season did Glasgow Rangers win the first of their nine league championships in a row?
Answer: 1988-89

The first championship of Rangers historic nine in a row was won in 1988-89, finishing six points ahead of Aberdeen.
  From Quiz: Rangers Football Club
37 In the 1989-90 European Cup, the Rangers were knocked out in the First Round by which German team?
Answer: Bayern Munich

The Rangers lost the first leg at Ibrox 3-1, Walters scoring from the penalty spot, and in the second leg in Munich, the game finished 0-0.
    Your options: [ Bayern Munich ] [ Bayer Leverkusen ] [ Borussia Dortmund ] [ Hertha Berlin ]
  From Quiz: Rangers In Europe [2]
38 In the 1999-00 UEFA Champions League, which team did the Rangers beat 4-1 in the First Group Stage?
Answer: PSV Eindhoven

Rangers crushed Dutch Champions PSV Eindhoven 4-1 at Ibrox. Lorenzo Amoruso, Michael Mols (2), and Neil McCann scored for Rangers. Ruud Van Nistelrooy scored the goal for PSV with a penalty before half time.
    Your options: [ Bayern Munich ] [ Parma ] [ Valencia ] [ PSV Eindhoven ]
  From Quiz: Rangers In Europe [1]
39 Where did Rangers sign Tore Andre Flo from?
Answer: Chelsea

He scored on his debut in a 5-1 thrashing of Celtic.
  From Quiz: Rangers FC : For True Blues
40 What street was the Rangers stadium located in 2000?
Answer: Edmiston Drive
  From Quiz: Rangers Football
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