North Rd 2,860 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Scottish Cup: Rangers v Albion Rovers by numbersWhen Rangers met Albion Rovers in the Ramsdens Cup early this season, the teams had just swapped leagues.Rangers had effectively replaced the relegated Coatbridge outfit in the third tier of Scottish football.But July's 4-0 win for Ally McCoist's under-strength team demonstrated a gulf in quality on the park, while the switch of venue to Livingston underlined the different realms in which these clubs operate.Now these worlds collide again as they prepare to meet at Ibrox next month with a place in the Scottish Cup semi-finals at stake.Different LeagueThere may only be one division separating the sides but their respective campaigns make for a stark contrast.Rangers are coasting at the top of League One, unbeaten and victorious in 22 of their 23 games. Albion Rovers are seventh in League Two, with 31 points from 23 games.So, Rangers have picked up more than double the points on offer.Sound of the CrowdAlbion Rovers experimented with a "pay what you can" scheme in January, with a crowd increase of 125% and gate receipts up 160%.Supporters and visiting fans were asked to fork out what they could afford for a ticket, with a minimum £1 entry. The attendance for the 1-0 win over Montrose? 718.The mean league crowd at Cliftonhill this season has been 420, so the Wee Rovers players might want to wear earplugs when they get to Ibrox - with 42,844 turning up on average this term.So, Rangers have more than 100 times the home support.Show us your MedalsRangers have lifted the Scottish Cup on 33 occasions, the last of those triumphs coming in 2009.Albion Rovers have never won it, although they did get to the final in 1920, losing out to Kilmarnock 3-2 in front of a 95,000 crowd at Celtic Park.Rangers last won the Scottish Cup in 2009And how did they get there? Well, they beat Rangers in the semi-finals after a second replay.The Rovers trophy room has plenty of room for expansion, with two title successes from Scotland's lowest tier to their name.Rangers' silver polish bill is much higher, having celebrated 55 league-winning parties, 27 League Cups and a European Cup Winners' Cup as well as those Scottish Cup victories.So, Rangers have won 58 times the number of trophies (sorry, the Lanarkshire Cup doesn't count).Show us the Money Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1,150 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 "Rangers last won the Scottish Cup in 2009And how did they get there? Well, they beat Rangers in the semi-finals after a second replay."Quality journalism as always from the BBC Scotland Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Rd 2,860 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Not posting link, but it is from the bbc website... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thats written as if they are specifically making a point about recognising the history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 That's from the BBC website???It's more like an article from a fanzine of some sort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen fish boy 8,615 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 can almost imagine the comments section now,their wee heads will be exploding Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstone Burgh 1,659 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 "Rangers last won the Scottish Cup in 2009And how did they get there? Well, they beat Rangers in the semi-finals after a second replay."Quality journalism as always from the BBC Scotland The first bit is a caption for a photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Defo BBC, just checked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Maybe they'll invest in the club now as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,723 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I see reporting Scotland had that fuckwit tom english giving us his expertise about Scottish rugby. What a state Scottish journalism is in especially bbc brigadoon when they call on this fcukin con man to give his views. Opinions on many sports knows fcuk awe about any of them ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1,150 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The first bit is a caption for a photo.Ah right Ah well, seems that they are trying very hard now to big us up instead of the usual "new Rangers", "first cup final" shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,390 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Perfect timing. I just had some Dundee Hibernian supporter tell me that the BBC was a reputable source for proving Rangers were a new club. This article was written 3 hours ago. Safe to say he's been humiliated by his own idiocy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 "Rangers last won the Scottish Cup in 2009And how did they get there? Well, they beat Rangers in the semi-finals after a second replay."me no understand Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio 1,199 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Perfect timing. I just had some Dundee Hibernian supporter tell me that the BBC was a reputable source for proving Rangers were a new club. This article was written 3 hours ago. Safe to say he's been humiliated by his own idiocy. He is absolutely correct, Rangers were in fact a brand new club in 1872. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I see reporting Scotland had that fuckwit tom english giving us his expertise about Scottish rugby. What a state Scottish journalism is in especially bbc brigadoon when they call on this fcukin con man to give his views. Opinions on many sports knows fcuk awe about any of them !Rugby was his first game before footballrugby was a much bigger deal where he came fromI heard him saying that on BBC Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 at least that article got me thinking about the hopes and dreams of Albion Rovers fansThe better teams in the competition have got this farRespect to Albion Rovers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 58 3 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Think you have read story wrong albion last got to the final in 1920 losing to kilmarnock in the final .they beat rangers after the replays in the semiAlbion Rovers have never won it, although they did get to the final in 1920, losing out to Kilmarnock 3-2 in front of a 95,000 crowd at Celtic ParkAnd how did they get there? Well, they beat Rangers in the semi-finals after a second replay.The Rovers trophy room has plenty of room for expansion, with two title successes from Scotland's lowest tier to their name.Rangers' silver polish bill is much higher, having celebrated 55 league-winning parties, 27 League Cups and a European Cup Winners' Cup as well as those Scottish Cup victories.So, Rangers have won 58 times the number of trophies (sorry, the Lanarkshire Cup doesn't count). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,723 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Rugby was his first game before footballrugby was a much bigger deal where he came fromI heard him saying that on BBCOh well it must be true then if he said it on bbc ! A widnae believe him, bbc or that other fcukin serial liar liewwell if they told me it wis daytime at 2 o'clock in the efternoon ! Where he came fae incest was a bigger deal than anythin ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedart1952 1,378 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Oh well it must be true then if he said it on bbc ! A widnae believe him, bbc or that other fcukin serial liar liewwell if they told me it wis daytime at 2 o'clock in the efternoon ! Where he came fae incest was a bigger deal than anythin ! Rugby probably was his game before football, as it would be easier to shove the rugby ball up his big arse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Think you have read story wrong albion last got to the final in 1920 losing to kilmarnock in the final .they beat rangers after the replays in the semiAlbion Rovers have never won it, although they did get to the final in 1920, losing out to Kilmarnock 3-2 in front of a 95,000 crowd at Celtic ParkAnd how did they get there? Well, they beat Rangers in the semi-finals after a second replay.The Rovers trophy room has plenty of room for expansion, with two title successes from Scotland's lowest tier to their name.Rangers' silver polish bill is much higher, having celebrated 55 league-winning parties, 27 League Cups and a European Cup Winners' Cup as well as those Scottish Cup victories.So, Rangers have won 58 times the number of trophies (sorry, the Lanarkshire Cup doesn't count).noI read the story and this was a quote"Rangers last won the Scottish Cup in 2009And how did they get there? Well, they beat Rangers in the semi-finals after a second replay." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluegeneBop 157 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Regardless...still a bunch of bigoted c[h]unts Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diuhhivty 11 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 So the BBC acknowledge our history and standing in Scottish football. Will we now be seeing disciplinary action taken against Jum Spence and the likes of Cosgrove, Speirs and English no longer being employed?Thought not--- but is the worm now slowing wakening up and turning............................................? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theiconicman 3,017 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 noI read the story and this was a quote"Rangers last won the Scottish Cup in 2009And how did they get there? Well, they beat Rangers in the semi-finals after a second replay."That is not the story, the cut and paste above is pulling captions from inserted photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 That is not the story, the cut and paste above is pulling captions from inserted photos.thank you.......give us a link Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muirheadbear 1,483 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I fully expect Liewell to conduct a thorough debriefing of BBC Scotland.As for the ghuests? How do you like them oranges?? Ha ha ha ha ha ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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