Willie Vass Book - Glasgow Rangers: The Journey (Mission Accomplished)

[LeeWallaceRFC 3,920]

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Professional photographer Willie Vass covered his first Rangers match in 1986, and was thrilled when he landed a staff job at the Rangers News. For the past 25 years he has freelanced for all the major papers covering the Ibrox club through both the good times and bad.

220 games spanning four years and thousands of miles on the road completed "The Journey" for Willie.

Demoted to the lowest league in the land, this is the story of how Glasgow Rangers picked themselves up off the canvas and fought back. With the incredible backing of an army of fans, this great sporting institution wasn’t about to remain grounded for any length of time. A remarkable story – in words and pictures – of The Journey back to the top. 192 pages bound in a hardback A4 landscape format book wrapped in a glossy colour dust jacket.

From Brechin to Barton, Glasgow Rangers: The Journey (Mission Accomplished) tells the incredible story - in words and stunning colour pictures - of a record-breaking club's demise and rise. Financial woes, serious mismanagement and a string of embarrassing on-field displays had supporters wondering just how their club had ended up in such a mess. Demoted to the bottom tier of Scottish football by a seemingly uncaring legislative body and blood-seeking rival clubs, Rangers had to clamber up from the depths of the game, but far from being left to do it alone, they were backed by the most incredible supporters Scottish football has ever witnessed. While those clubs who voted to demote the Gers could only dream of 'sell-out Saturdays' Rangers regularly posted the highest attendances in the country - and beyond. The indomitable spirit of a club under siege eventually won the day, and thanks to the sterling efforts of many groups and individuals, ensuring Rangers will be here for future generations to support and cherish. From that first Ramsdens Cup match against Brechin City, to the signing of colourful midfielder Joey Barton, this book captures perfectly 'the journey' to hell and back.

http://gersjourney.co.uk/store

Been a massive fan of Willie's work for a number of years now. His galleries used to be incredibly popular on this forum. Would recommend at least checking the website out, even if you decide not to purchase a copy.

[Guest]

He's had some great photos over the last few years

[torquay gers 91]

were can  I get his book

[LeeWallaceRFC 3,920]

1 minute ago, torquay gers said:

were can  I get his book

http://gersjourney.co.uk/store

Not out until October, however you can pre-order a copy.

[torquay gers 91]

2 minutes ago, LeeWallaceRFC said:

http://gersjourney.co.uk/store

Not out until October, however you can pre-order a copy.

cheers mate looks a good read

[To Be A Ranger 4,032]

Strange but I always thought he was an auld cnut.

[pcbear 10,924]

I will buy and read that one, I will also buy Bartons when its 99p to level up my wobbly table.

[Perth_Campsie_Ger 18,032]

The one of halliday kissing the badge is brilliant

[Captain Hilts 12,819]

Now this is a book that interests me.

Nice one Willie  

[Rangersfansmediawatch 1,055]

Good photographer and all round nice guy,Some of his pics have been crackers.

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

Well that's Christmas sorted for a few relations. 

[Escobar 13,676]

Genuine nice guy. 

 

[jintybear 8,559]

2 hours ago, To Be A Ranger said:

Strange but I always thought he was an auld cnut.

Me too! 

[will2203 822]

2 hours ago, torquay gers said:

cheers mate looks a good read

Agreed. Preview looks excellent and will make a good gift. WVs pictures on here are always worth a view. 

[will2203 822]

2 hours ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said:

The one of halliday kissing the badge is brilliant

Great picture and as proud as fuck! Well played last night Andy. Well taken goal. An example for others!

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

2 hours ago, To Be A Ranger said:

Strange but I always thought he was an auld cnut.

So did I, no idea why. 

[WeirFleckNRothen 1,789]

When I was at uni, back in around 2009, I used to love a swatch of his training and match galleries. I've been a regular on his site ever since.

I first seen him up at Elgin in December, 2012, during our time in the Third Division. He at the burger van taking a picture of a pie.

[sendintank 35]

Interesting looking book.Is this the story in pictures,or do the pics run alongside the story?May get a pre order here.

[WilliamFyfe 1,438]

I really like his photographs 

[BridgeIsBlue 66,614]

From Brechin to Barton

[CoopsLaud 4,186]

Gonna wait for the book 55. But aye good photograper.✋

[Tom0411 1,226]

Might as well say it before some young turk does "Glasgow" Rangers!!

  

 

p.s. Sounds like a great book and will solve a few Christmas pressy problems.

[The Ibrox Derry 8,933]

12 hours ago, To Be A Ranger said:

Strange but I always thought he was an auld cnut.

Me too, but I have a feeling now that his Dad was a football photographer aswell, think I'm mixing the two up.

[Bad Robot 21,374]

7 hours ago, CoopsLaud said:

Gonna wait for the book 55. But aye good photograper.✋

The mission is no where near accomplished until we get 55 and people shouldn't be jumping on the bandwagon until then ?

[gmcf 34,380]

2 minutes ago, Bad Robot said:

The mission is no where near accomplished until we get 55 and people shouldn't be jumping on the bandwagon until then ?

Mission Accomplished will be book 2. 

Out next Christmas