AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Everytime I make it up to a game I always stop in the Megastore and make a purchase, it's a wee ritual for me really but contributing to the club and success of brand Rangers makes me happy too.Anyway this means I've ended up collecting a few books the last 18 months that I'm working my way through;Rangers - The Official Illustrated History(2012),WALTER - The Illustrated Story of a Rangers Legend,Simp-Lee The Best,Follow We Will.The other day I randomly came across a selection of my dads Rangers books stored away that I'm looking forward to reading through;True Blue - The Davie Cooper Story,Rangers - My Team,Rangers in Europe - A 35 year histroy of Rangers in every European competition,Rebirth of the Blues - A story of a Rangers revolution,Rangers The Official Illustrated History(1989).Thought I'd make this thread to see if there was anyone on here who, could read firstly, was interested and wanted to share their opinions on any Rangers books they've read or perhaps recommendations for others to try.Personally anyone who wants to relive the glory days of the nine in a row era and Walters impact on our club I'd recommend WALTER - The Illustrated Story of a Rangers Legend. I thoroughly enjoyed going over the memories I had of growing up through those times.Also looking forward to reading True Blue - The Davie Cooper Story, as I was too young at the time to understand the impact he had at our club.Thursday October 10th will see the release of a new Rangers book; Mr Struth - The Boss ( http://www.rangers.c...struth-the-boss )Drawing on family accounts and personal photographs, the book looks at Struth’s life from his early years in Edinburgh and Milnathort to his move to Glasgow.It explores his interests and achievements on the track as a professional athlete and the motivations that led him into football, firstly with Heart of Midlothian then Clyde and ultimately Rangers.The book reflects on the legacy of the Struth era and his influences that remain within Ibrox Stadium and in Rangers today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Only ever read Ferguson and Novo's books. Enjoyed both.Will probably get McCulloch's at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non_Sucumbi 876 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Rangers; The New Era by William Allison 1873-1966 is STILL one of my favorites.Remember my dad buying it for me when I was about 9 and moaning (jokingly) about the price of IIRC 25 shillings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Only ever read Ferguson and Novo's books. Enjoyed both.Will probably get McCulloch's at some point.I've really enjoyed Jigs book so far, a great insight into the man. I got to the chapter on administration and felt I needed a wee break before I tackled that.Reckon Novo's book would be good. I'll keep an eye out for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Rangers; The New Era by William Allison 1873-1966 is STILL one of my favorites.Remember my dad buying it for me when I was about 9 and moaning (jokingly) about the price of IIRC 25 shillings.Sounds like it would be pretty rare these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,798 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Enjoyed Jig's but I didn't think the writing was the best. Really good insight into the club in the administration days and he does seem like a quality guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwellGers 14,684 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I've read a few autobiographies:John Greig's was really goodGorams was really goodBarry Ferguson's was alright but he moans a lotDerek Ferguson's was alright but he moans a lot Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I've really enjoyed Jigs book so far, a great insight into the man. I got to the chapter on administration and felt I needed a wee break before I tackled that.Reckon Novo's book would be good. I'll keep an eye out for that.I read Novo's in about a day. Ferguson's is well worth a read as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb 1,167 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Not usually a fan of players autobiographies but enjoyed reading Gordon Smiths.Another good one is George Youngs "Talking football", although published in 1958 he discusses various topics still relevant today. From a European League to learning from the continentals to how football has to adapt to join the "Entertainment industry".Prefer the more historical books tbh, Rangers treble kings & David Masons book on all our managers being both very well written. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 3,802 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I enjoyed Amo's for obvious reasons Currently reading the Harold Davis book Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 read most gers books and few decent ones , need to get them all sorted and shelved Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD.1872 890 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Just started reading The Gallant Pioneers, would recommend it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Just started reading The Gallant Pioneers, would recommend it!Is that sold through Rangers or seperately?Really interested in reading this book. Any links where to find these books would be appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymcg1986 259 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Gazza, numan, amo, butcher, goram are all worth a read although numans is a bit boring Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Rangers; The New Era by William Allison 1873-1966 is STILL one of my favorites.Remember my dad buying it for me when I was about 9 and moaning (jokingly) about the price of IIRC 25 shillings.I've lost my copy of thatBeelin Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtricky 89 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 off top of my head, have recently read Daivd Weir - extra time , pretty good . 50 year love affair - A Rangers fans story by Bob MacCallum , decent . 21st Century Blue - Being a bear in the modern world by David Edgar, decent. Have just ordered The Gallant Pioneers , was quite hard to get hold of. only 1 paperback copy left on Amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Gallant-Pioneers-Gary-Ralston/dp/148480984X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380923034&sr=8-1&keywords=the+gallant+pioneers But for those with a kindle it's only 5.76 http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Gallant-Pioneers-Rangers-ebook/dp/B00485CLG4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380923034&sr=8-2&keywords=the+gallant+pioneers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robg58 319 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 off top of my head, have recently read Daivd Weir - extra time , pretty good . 50 year love affair - A Rangers fans story by Bob MacCallum , decent . 21st Century Blue - Being a bear in the modern world by David Edgar, decent. Have just ordered The Gallant Pioneers , was quite hard to get hold of. only 1 paperback copy left on Amazon. http://www.amazon.co...allant pioneers But for those with a kindle it's only 5.76 http://www.amazon.co...allant pioneersFor the less scrupulous:http://torrentz.eu/f913356c4ca4767e53a3cf9eb2e5674d4ae433ca Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I've read Souness' and Mark Hatley's. I've not read too many more as I don't think they're that well written. The first book I ever did read I can't remember it's name but it had John Greig on the front hoisting the CWC along with the other players, beard and all. I do have Gazza's lying around the house, so I'll get round to it some time, hopefully before he kills himself. I do have that book of stats, which isn't really a read, but a reference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoorie 1,088 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 For the less scrupulous:Eh, no.Get this link off now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,546 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I enjoy books by David Mason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non_Sucumbi 876 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Sounds like it would be pretty rare these days.Aye well you're no getting my copy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Would recommend Harold Davis' Tougher than bullets. Some story of a remarkable man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Leggo's recent two on Symon and Struth are excellent. Paul Smith's 'Rangers War Heroes' is excellent. Paul Smith also wrote Harold Davis' 'Tougher Than Bullets' which is probably the most amazing life story you'll ever read, as Eagle suggests above Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Rangers; The New Era by William Allison 1873-1966 is STILL one of my favorites.Remember my dad buying it for me when I was about 9 and moaning (jokingly) about the price of IIRC 25 shillings.Just spotted this 1966 First Edition copy newly listed on ebay, though it might be of interest to some of the more seasoned members?...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RANGERS-SCOTTISH-FOOTBALL-CLUB-HISTORY-THE-NEW-ERA-by-WILLIAM-ALLISON-/231239693427?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item35d6f5b473 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooblue 1,971 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Rangers; The New Era by William Allison 1873-1966 is STILL one of my favorites.Remember my dad buying it for me when I was about 9 and moaning (jokingly) about the price of IIRC 25 shillings.I got it as a Christmas present as a boy, and remember having to look 'era' up in the dictionary because I didn't know what it meant! Still got the book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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