The New Era 339 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Rangers first manager, and Bill Struth's predecessor, died in a boating accident off Largs in 1920.Has anyone seen the newspaper detail for more info? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Boardroom aye? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Era 339 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Please move mods Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
choochooblue 342 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Unfortunately William Wilton did not make it ashore from a moored boat caused by a storm . Pictures from the accident inquiry show damaged boats and driftwood . Mr Struth , wife and another couple were very fortunate to make it out alive . A wonderful manager in his day with his haul of trophies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Era 339 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks CCB Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF2 winston 123 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Either William Wiltons Great niece or great great niece drinks occasionally in my local, they have tried to find out more info knowing he is pretty well known but couldn't find anything if anyone has any further info would be brilliant or articles? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markem 7,251 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wilton http://www.rangers.co.uk/club/history/former-managers/item/340-william-wilton Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Rangers first manager, and Bill Struth's predecessor, died in a boating accident off Largs in 1920.Has anyone seen the newspaper detail for more info?He was from Largs, the boating accident happened in Gourock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Either William Wiltons Great niece or great great niece drinks occasionally in my local, they have tried to find out more info knowing he is pretty well known but couldn't find anything if anyone has any further info would be brilliant or articles?Contact Moonlighter on here bud. If anyone knows anything, he will Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_Ibrox_Preacher 2,812 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Era 339 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 The Ibrox Preacher...Thanks for taking time to post this detail.I will pay respects at Mr Wilton's grave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Im in Largs RSC and his name is on our flag, i believe some members have been researching Mr Wilton, if they have any interesting info ill find out n post it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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