Rangers v Moscow Dynamo 1945

[One Jock Wallace 858]

I was watching a documentary about the cold war at my home in Switzerland and was happy & surprised to see The Rangers get a good mention.

After the war in Nov 1945 it was decided by the British and Russian allies, they would have a "good will" football tour to celebrate the unity between east and west and the struggle and victory over nazi Germany.

It was said that Dynamo were the greatest club to have visited our islands. It was the first time British crowds witnessed players warming up before games and Dynamo impressed with their fast passing. Dynamo even brought their own specialised diets with them. A lot of what they did back then is what we see as the modern game and was sneered at by the FA at the time.

Was also interesting to see the jersey Rangers wore for the match was hooped. Was this an away top? I wouldnt mind seeing it come back.

Anyway we done ourselves proud against one of the top teams in the world at that time in front of 90,000 at Ibrox.

Results:

Chelsea 3 - Dynamo 3

Cardif City 1 - Dynamo 10

Arsenal 3 - Dynamo 4

Raners 2 - Dynamo 2

http://www.britishpa...aw-with-rangers

[JCDBigBear 10,824]

I have a badge from what was the Soviet Union which commemorates that game. Got the badge in 1985 and can only assume it was for possibly 40 year anniversary or something of that ilk. To be honest I've no idea. It says football history on the bottom of the badge.

Glasgow 1945 between the flags and Glasgow Rangers - Dinamo M under the flags.

[GR09 37]

There's a book on the Moscow Dynamo goodwill tour called Passovotchka. It's a good read. One of my favourite stories was that Rangers signed a player - Caskie (?) and the Russians kicked up a big fuss believing that they were just strengthening the team for the game. The game nearly didn't go ahead, but Rangers agreed not to play him. Anyway, the Russians requested and were taken on a visit to the workers at the shipyards in Govan. At one point the Russians asked for a translation of some graffiti, thinking it was some left wing slogan. It was in fact "Who's afraid of Caskie ?"

[GR09 37]

Just saw the medal. I think it says 'International Match Glasgow Rangers - Dinamo M" round the outside, and Glasgow 1945 in the centre.

[The Mongoose 1,007]

[JCDBigBear 10,824]

Just saw the medal. I think it says 'International Match Glasgow Rangers - Dinamo M" round the outside, and Glasgow 1945 in the centre.

The only part I wasn't 100% was the top two words. The rest I had noted in my post. This game was also notable for Dynamo bringing on a substitute but not taking a player off!!! I believe Torry Gillick brought it to the attention of the ref.

[thedarvelmarvel 796]

that jersey was 2ndr strip called the butcher shirt.it was second choice for quite a long time.notice no numbers no badges back then .it doesnt mentio they had 12 men on the field after 1/2 time gillick told the ref about 10 min into the 2 half..

[GR09 37]

The only part I wasn't 100% was the top two words. The rest I had noted in my post.

Yeah, sorry . . .was in a hurry and multitasking and didn't read your whole post properly.

[Dietspam 733]

Just looking at that shows you how far the game has come along. That ball, and the pitch..jesus. What a crowd though for a friendly. Any idea what the attendance was?

[gmcf 34,152]

There's a book on the Moscow Dynamo goodwill tour called Passovotchka. It's a good read. One of my favourite stories was that Rangers signed a player - Caskie (?) and the Russians kicked up a big fuss believing that they were just strengthening the team for the game. The game nearly didn't go ahead, but Rangers agreed not to play him. Anyway, the Russians requested and were taken on a visit to the workers at the shipyards in Govan. At one point the Russians asked for a translation of some graffiti, thinking it was some left wing slogan. It was in fact "Who's afraid of Caskie ?"

Was reading about this a few months ago. Apparently MD felt duped when they played Arsenal and Stanley Matthews ' guested ' for them. It was at a time propaganda was important and superiority in this tour would play a part in that . I think they felt Rangers were going to try the same .

[One Jock Wallace 858]

There's a book on the Moscow Dynamo goodwill tour called Passovotchka. It's a good read. One of my favourite stories was that Rangers signed a player - Caskie (?) and the Russians kicked up a big fuss believing that they were just strengthening the team for the game. The game nearly didn't go ahead, but Rangers agreed not to play him. Anyway, the Russians requested and were taken on a visit to the workers at the shipyards in Govan. At one point the Russians asked for a translation of some graffiti, thinking it was some left wing slogan. It was in fact "Who's afraid of Caskie ?"

[One Jock Wallace 858]

There's a book on the Moscow Dynamo goodwill tour called Passovotchka. It's a good read. One of my favourite stories was that Rangers signed a player - Caskie (?) and the Russians kicked up a big fuss believing that they were just strengthening the team for the game. The game nearly didn't go ahead, but Rangers agreed not to play him. Anyway, the Russians requested and were taken on a visit to the workers at the shipyards in Govan. At one point the Russians asked for a translation of some graffiti, thinking it was some left wing slogan. It was in fact "Who's afraid of Caskie ?"

Great story mate. Think I'll look that book up. The politics of the goodwill tour are interesting considering it was at the very beginning of the cold war

[One Jock Wallace 858]

that jersey was 2ndr strip called the butcher shirt.it was second choice for quite a long time.notice no numbers no badges back then .it doesnt mentio they had 12 men on the field after 1/2 time gillick told the ref about 10 min into the 2 half..

Any idea how far back the butcher shirt goes? I'd like us to bring back and maintain traditions a wherever possible

[One Jock Wallace 858]

Just looking at that shows you how far the game has come along. That ball, and the pitch..jesus. What a crowd though for a friendly. Any idea what the attendance was?

Only 92,000!

[Bad Robot 21,148]

Just looking at that shows you how far the game has come along. That ball, and the pitch..jesus. What a crowd though for a friendly. Any idea what the attendance was?

The OP says it was 90,000. A fantastic size.

[Dietspam 733]

Sorry, totally missed that. Only 90,000 eh? All to what a spiffing game of football

[Dietspam 733]

Keeper should have saved the first though.

[One Jock Wallace 858]

http://www.bigsoccer...-the-uk.167063/

[sandyinroyalblue 16,478]

feeshul programme

[sandyinroyalblue 16,478]

[thedarvelmarvel 796]

Any idea how far back the butcher shirt goes? I'd like us to bring back and maintain traditions a wherever possible

it looks like 1937 /49 the one before that looks like hoops in a blue strip ..try and google it its all there

[Super Ally 1690 21]

Watched a gers video and they were sayin they had to skip school coz it was on durin the day even better crowd considerin folk woulda been workin

[Sasa_Papac_No1_Fan 605]

feeshul programme

i have that programme. it has been passed down through the family. would like to know how much its worth but don't think i would ever sell it, and keep passing it down.

[harlands plater 16,975]

i have that programme. it has been passed down through the family. would like to know how much its worth but don't think i would ever sell it, and keep passing it down.

You can't put a price on something like that, it's to be cherished.

[GR09 37]

i have that programme. it has been passed down through the family. would like to know how much its worth but don't think i would ever sell it, and keep passing it down.

One went on Ebay recently for about £40 - http://www.ebay.ie/itm/1945-GLASGOW-RANGERS-V-MOSCOW-DYNAMO-/360879396207

It doesn't look in great condition though, and I'm sure I saw one recently on another auction site go for about £90.