minstral 5,375 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Eric Caldow was at Rangers from 1952 until 1966, playing in 407 competitive games for the Club. He never once received a booking. amazing record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 There was me thinking you were on about our poster, Eric_Caldow. That is some record! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dado 334 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 That is some record. Were referees scared of him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 He was also very very fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE CYCLOPS 26 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I remember in 1960 (?) when he had some dispute with the club and demanded a transfer. That was unheard of in those days, any move away from Rangers was a backward step and, in fact, no English club even tried to sign a Rangers player. The talk now-a -days is of the top 4, then it was the top 3 and Rangers were one of them. Manu, came to an agreement of £30,000 ( a hellova price in those days) but at the last minute Caldow decided that, whatever the dispute, he was was not prepared to drop to a lower level. He subsequently finished his career at Ibrox. It make you cry that we are reduced to competing (and losing) with teams like Wigan, Cardiff etc for players. I had the honour of being introduced to Caldow, Baxter and Alex Scott after a Scotland/Ireland international in Belfast. I don,t think I washed my hand for months afterwards. Some of you older Bears might remember that match. Scotland won 6-0 and Davy Wilson scored 3. Ralph Brand scored 3 and Scott got the other. I,d better stop reminiscing of those days, I,m becoming depressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I remember in 1960 (?) when he had some dispute with the club and demanded a transfer. That was unheard of in those days, any move away from Rangers was a backward step and, in fact, no English club even tried to sign a Rangers player. The talk now-a -days is of the top 4, then it was the top 3 and Rangers were one of them. Manu, came to an agreement of £30,000 ( a hellova price in those days) but at the last minute Caldow decided that, whatever the dispute, he was was not prepared to drop to a lower level. He subsequently finished his career at Ibrox. It make you cry that we are reduced to competing (and losing) with teams like Wigan, Cardiff etc for players. I had the honour of being introduced to Caldow, Baxter and Alex Scott after a Scotland/Ireland international in Belfast. I don,t think I washed my hand for months afterwards. Some of you older Bears might remember that match. Scotland won 6-0 and Davy Wilson scored 3. Ralph Brand scored 3 and Scott got the other. I,d better stop reminiscing of those days, I,m becoming depressed. 7-0? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 I remember in 1960 (?) when he had some dispute with the club and demanded a transfer. That was unheard of in those days, any move away from Rangers was a backward step and, in fact, no English club even tried to sign a Rangers player. The talk now-a -days is of the top 4, then it was the top 3 and Rangers were one of them. Manu, came to an agreement of £30,000 ( a hellova price in those days) but at the last minute Caldow decided that, whatever the dispute, he was was not prepared to drop to a lower level. He subsequently finished his career at Ibrox. It make you cry that we are reduced to competing (and losing) with teams like Wigan, Cardiff etc for players. I had the honour of being introduced to Caldow, Baxter and Alex Scott after a Scotland/Ireland international in Belfast. I don,t think I washed my hand for months afterwards. Some of you older Bears might remember that match. Scotland won 6-0 and Davy Wilson scored 3. Ralph Brand scored 3 and Scott got the other. I,d better stop reminiscing of those days, I,m becoming depressed. good post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfTheWing 0 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I remember in 1960 (?) when he had some dispute with the club and demanded a transfer. That was unheard of in those days, any move away from Rangers was a backward step and, in fact, no English club even tried to sign a Rangers player. The talk now-a -days is of the top 4, then it was the top 3 and Rangers were one of them. Manu, came to an agreement of £30,000 ( a hellova price in those days) but at the last minute Caldow decided that, whatever the dispute, he was was not prepared to drop to a lower level. He subsequently finished his career at Ibrox. It make you cry that we are reduced to competing (and losing) with teams like Wigan, Cardiff etc for players. I had the honour of being introduced to Caldow, Baxter and Alex Scott after a Scotland/Ireland international in Belfast. I don,t think I washed my hand for months afterwards. Some of you older Bears might remember that match. Scotland won 6-0 and Davy Wilson scored 3. Ralph Brand scored 3 and Scott got the other. I,d better stop reminiscing of those days, I,m becoming depressed. 7-0 that would make it. Good to hear things like that though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE CYCLOPS 26 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Sorry! My mistake, Brand scored 2 not 3. Typo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Eric Caldow was at Rangers from 1952 until 1966, playing in 407 competitive games for the Club. He never once received a booking. amazing record. The complete gentleman,fantastic player,and the best Rangers left back I've ever had the pleasure of watching in the last 50 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 He never once scored from open play, but managed to find the net 25 times from the penalty spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Caldow was very fast, but he could run backwards faster than most of our present lot can run forward. Great player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbiemac 0 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 He better watch out thomson's looking to beat his record Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,219 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Caldow was very fast, but he could run backwards faster than most of our present lot can run forward. Great player. Yes, and in a free flowing team that oozed pace and skill combined with power and aggression. Oh, for that type of player and team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Caldow was very fast, but he could run backwards faster than most of our present lot can run forward. Great player. Yes, and in a free flowing team that oozed pace and skill combined with power and aggression. Oh, for that type of player and team. doc you are spot on thats when we got entertained and watched decent football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Caldow was very fast, but he could run backwards faster than most of our present lot can run forward. Great player. Yes, and in a free flowing team that oozed pace and skill combined with power and aggression. Oh, for that type of player and team. and manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 imo best ever rangers team.it was only when the team aged and new owners that it all fell apart.for 10 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigton 0 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I remember in 1960 (?) when he had some dispute with the club and demanded a transfer. That was unheard of in those days, any move away from Rangers was a backward step and, in fact, no English club even tried to sign a Rangers player. The talk now-a -days is of the top 4, then it was the top 3 and Rangers were one of them. Manu, came to an agreement of £30,000 ( a hellova price in those days) but at the last minute Caldow decided that, whatever the dispute, he was was not prepared to drop to a lower level. He subsequently finished his career at Ibrox. It make you cry that we are reduced to competing (and losing) with teams like Wigan, Cardiff etc for players. I had the honour of being introduced to Caldow, Baxter and Alex Scott after a Scotland/Ireland international in Belfast. I don,t think I washed my hand for months afterwards. Some of you older Bears might remember that match. Scotland won 6-0 and Davy Wilson scored 3. Ralph Brand scored 3 and Scott got the other. I,d better stop reminiscing of those days, I,m becoming depressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigton 0 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I remember the game very well. Years later I almost bought his Pub in Catrine, Ayrshire, still a true Gentleman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbyloyal 11 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 eirc caldow was also the first ever manager of Corby Town FC in 1948!! one of many links with the town where the gers are sending a side to play on 4th august. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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