Popular Post backup 4,724 Posted July 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2019 Treble season 1948/49, the year of the Iron Curtain Our first treble, back in season 1948/49, is probably the least celebrated of the record 7 trebles we have won. A last-day dramatic title win at Albion Rovers in the league, on a day the prolific Willie Thornton scored a hat-trick, saw the title regained from the great Hibs team of the time. The League Cup was only in its third season, and Rangers won it for the second time, beating Raith Rovers 2-0 in the final. The Scottish Cup was retained in front of 120,162 at Hampden as Clyde were beaten 4-1. Rangers played a total of 44 games that season, and although the magnificent Thornton played a huge part in the clean sweep by scoring 34 goals, the triumph was built on the most famous defence in the history of the club, and of Scottish football. In the days of the 3-2-5 formations Rangers line-up for virtually the whole season saw Bobby Brown in goal, full backs George Young and Jock Shaw either side of centre half Willie Woodburn, behind Ian McColl and Sammy Cox at half back. This was the great Iron Curtain. In that season of 44 games, Bobby Brown played in all 44. George Young in 42. Jock Shaw captained the side and appeared 41 times. Willie Woodburn played in 42 games. Ian McColl in 41 matches. And Sammy Cox made 43 appearances.The rocks on which Mr Struth built his latest great Rangers team were virtually ever-present, and such was their combination of ability, determination, dedication and organisation, they are remembered to this day. All 6 players gave Rangers at least a decade of service, and in total they played an almost unbelievable 3169 times for the club. All 6 players are in the Hall of Fame, and they all deserve a place at the top table in among that company. Their names, and the Iron Curtain nickname, will live on forever as part of the great history of The Rangers Football Club. Amongst the countless medals and trophies they collected, they were the biggest reason why the first treble in the history of Scottish football was won.I doubt there will ever be a defensive unit to rival them in terms of longevity, consistency and success. Anywhere. Those that didn't know what a half back was ....certainly do now ! terry739, Amokachi, Bobby Hume and 15 others 18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gj923 1,457 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Bobby Hume, Blumhoilann and backup 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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backup 4,724 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 49 minutes ago, OhW said: Nobody ever said that they didn’t know what a half back is. It was just your deflection tactic to say they didn’t. Twat of humongous proportions, and you don't even try✌ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Defenders that defend, what is this ye olde witchcraft. Negri's lovechild and backup 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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backup 4,724 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, OhW said: Ok but what I said is still true. In your head maybe ✔ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger4life_1872 29,443 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Did you not say you had never heard of an inside forward ? And when mocked you started this nonsense chat about half backs and how nobody knew about them so you were even Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backup 4,724 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 15 minutes ago, ger4life_1872 said: Did you not say you had never heard of an inside forward ? And when mocked you started this nonsense chat about half backs and how nobody knew about them so you were even Your imagination is superb ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookWorm 4,111 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 The thread title is very long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 13,823 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Some great history there @backup👍 important to keep it fresh and remind us of our great past. gmcf, magic8ball and Blumhoilann 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backup 4,724 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 24 minutes ago, BookWorm said: The thread title is very long. We have a long and glorious history, which should never be allowed to fade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookWorm 4,111 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, backup said: We have a long and glorious history, which should never be allowed to fade. It never will obviously, but keep your thread titles more concise in the future thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backup 4,724 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, BookWorm said: It never will obviously, but keep your thread titles more concise in the future thank you. ok apologies worm, you can stop wriggling now 😏 BookWorm 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhW 4,669 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 ger4life_1872 and Drunk and disorderly. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 All of Bobby Shearer's medals are being auctioned off this week. Expected to fetch around £30k cr3_bear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger4life_1872 29,443 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, backup said: Your imagination is superb ! 15 minutes ago, OhW said: You are seriously deluded. One person asked what a half back is, everyone else rightly ripped the piss out of you. Here is a reminder for you... http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/topic/322668-george-edmundson-oldham/page/9/#comments Ohw saved me a job, sure people can decide for themselves who has some imagination OhW 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backup 4,724 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, ger4life_1872 said: Ohw saved me a job, sure people can decide for themselves who has some imagination As I said your imagine is superb, his is even better...what a twosome 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backup 4,724 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 25 minutes ago, OhW said: You are seriously deluded. One person asked what a half back is, everyone else rightly ripped the piss out of you. Here is a reminder for you... http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/topic/322668-george-edmundson-oldham/page/9/#comments Definitely in your head with all those little motors...😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger4life_1872 29,443 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 45 minutes ago, backup said: As I said your imagine is superb, his is even better...what a twosome 😂 As I said the other day I admire your willingness to just batter on no matter what shite you post Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted July 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2019 Surely it's 2-3-5,seem to remember that as a lad. RB,LB,RH,CH,LH,OR,IR,CF,IL,OL. slimjim1690, siddiqi_drinker, rbt1548 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backup 4,724 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, ger4life_1872 said: As I said the other day I admire your willingness to just batter on no matter what shite you post You posted gibberish about an inside forward, then tried to just yourself with exactly nothing, you and the other half-wit...✌ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 6 hours ago, backup said: Treble season 1948/49, the year of the Iron Curtain Our first treble, back in season 1948/49, is probably the least celebrated of the record 7 trebles we have won. A last-day dramatic title win at Albion Rovers in the league, on a day the prolific Willie Thornton scored a hat-trick, saw the title regained from the great Hibs team of the time. The League Cup was only in its third season, and Rangers won it for the second time, beating Raith Rovers 2-0 in the final. The Scottish Cup was retained in front of 120,162 at Hampden as Clyde were beaten 4-1. Rangers played a total of 44 games that season, and although the magnificent Thornton played a huge part in the clean sweep by scoring 34 goals, the triumph was built on the most famous defence in the history of the club, and of Scottish football. In the days of the 3-2-5 formations Rangers line-up for virtually the whole season saw Bobby Brown in goal, full backs George Young and Jock Shaw either side of centre half Willie Woodburn, behind Ian McColl and Sammy Cox at half back. This was the great Iron Curtain. In that season of 44 games, Bobby Brown played in all 44. George Young in 42. Jock Shaw captained the side and appeared 41 times. Willie Woodburn played in 42 games. Ian McColl in 41 matches. And Sammy Cox made 43 appearances.The rocks on which Mr Struth built his latest great Rangers team were virtually ever-present, and such was their combination of ability, determination, dedication and organisation, they are remembered to this day. All 6 players gave Rangers at least a decade of service, and in total they played an almost unbelievable 3169 times for the club. All 6 players are in the Hall of Fame, and they all deserve a place at the top table in among that company. Their names, and the Iron Curtain nickname, will live on forever as part of the great history of The Rangers Football Club. Amongst the countless medals and trophies they collected, they were the biggest reason why the first treble in the history of Scottish football was won.I doubt there will ever be a defensive unit to rival them in terms of longevity, consistency and success. Anywhere. Those that didn't know what a half back was ....certainly do now ! the sad thing about that era was forwards,sadly lacking ,waddell thornton v.good no8 willie finley,10 jimmy duncanson 11jimmy caskie not above fair to decent.gillick was no.8 but getting to the end .of a good carrear. backup 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Blumhoilann said: Surely it's 2-3-5,seem to remember that as a lad. RB,LB,RH,CH,LH,OR,IR,CF,IL,OL. really good article n the Telegraph how tactical formations have changed over the years https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/12019180/From-2-3-5-to-gegenpress-how-footballs-tactical-fads-have-come-and-gone.html 2 - 3 - 5 seemed start to change as the italians introduced the world to the delights of Catenaccio. Blumhoilann 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging blue 1972 894 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 17 minutes ago, siddiqi_drinker said: really good article n the Telegraph how tactical formations have changed over the years https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/12019180/From-2-3-5-to-gegenpress-how-footballs-tactical-fads-have-come-and-gone.html 2 - 3 - 5 seemed start to change as the italians introduced the world to the delights of Catenaccio. trust you to bring drink into it lol joking aside, anyone remember Tugay doing this against Monaco. Was immense that game. Hard to believe nearly 20 years ago. siddiqi_drinker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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