Kingbilly1872 106 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 On 28/04/2022 at 13:25, ayrshireranger said: The trailer for Rangers72, a new feature film reliving Rangers Football Club’s incredible European Cup Winners’ Cup campaign, has been launched. Rangers72 chronicles the extraordinary twists and turns of the captivating 1971/72 season which saw Ibrox legend Willie Waddell guide the Scottish giants to European glory at Barcelona’s iconic Nou Camp. Half a century on – and in the club’s 150th anniversary year – the emotional, poignant film features in-depth interviews with many of the heroes who delivered arguably Rangers’ finest hour. These include Rangers greats John Greig, Derek Johnstone, Dave Smith, Peter McCloy, Alex MacDonald, Willie Johnston and Colin Stein, as well as tales from supporters and journalists such as Archie Macpherson. The trailer hints at the drama to come in the feature-length film, which is due to be released next month, as Hollywood actor James Cosmo’s dramatic narration casts a spell over the viewer. The film is made by The City Talking Studios, who also produced the acclaimed docu-series ‘Take Us Home: Leeds United’ which was shown on Amazon Prime. Executive Producer Lee Hicken said: “It has been an honour to make this film both for Rangers fans and the wider world. The more we talked to the players and the fans who were there, the better the story became and we can't wait to share it with audiences around the globe.” Giuseppe De Luca directed the film and interviewed many of the team who beat Russian side Dynamo Moscow in Barcelona. He said: “Rangers’ journey to lifting the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972 is a story with a special club at its heart, of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, of circumstance and courage; this is football at its most relevant. I feel truly privileged to have been able to capture this story and share it with an audience”. Willie Mathieson is another of the heroes to feature prominently in Rangers72, the story of Rangers’ only European trophy to date. He said: “Over 15 years I had the honour and privilege to serve Glasgow Rangers as a player, and the interview brought back many happy memories for me. Fifty years on, the memories of Barcelona remain the greatest achievement of my footballing career and to be able to see the film will be a very emotional and proud moment for me.” The film and special collectors’ items are now available to pre-order at rangers72.com. Details of the digital release of the film will be revealed in April. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingbilly1872 106 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Still can't believe that I have seen 2 of these games in my life time. I wonder if I will get a 3rd time lucky? I hugely doubt it. Most players will be aware of us now. Everyone will know they need to up their game. I never thought I would see us score 4 goals away in Germany either. Especially against Dortmund. That game and the Leipzig game will never be forgotten. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig/ 393 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Was a great watch loved it. Absolute heroes every single one of them just a shame it was before my time. gmcf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,328 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 14 hours ago, aird said: Hey I’m watching Rangers72. Check it out now on Prime Video! https://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.b6ef42a0-c468-4887-bcdf-38aa8f608525&ref_=atv_dp_share_mv&r=web Free to for prime. That's my Friday night sorted. Cheers mate So many memories. As soon as James started speaking i was back at Ibrox in 71/72. mearns loyal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoplandRoad83 3,251 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Amazing watch. Willie Johsntone, what a character, absolutely infectious and some prayer by looks of highlights gmcf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueoysterbar 19,622 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 FFS Archie, cut your nose hair. You're on the telly and have neglected to do a one-minute job. mearns loyal and scottyscott1963 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,328 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 10 hours ago, theblueoysterbar said: FFS Archie, cut your nose hair. You're on the telly and have neglected to do a one-minute job. It happens when you get older with grey randoms popping out here and there,and you baw hairs that used to be black and shiny like coal turn grey and get longer. It will happen mate ... Me personally have just embraced it. 35 Yard Dangerman, slimjim1690 and theblueoysterbar 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa6995 3,645 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Every one of them an absolute hero. scottyscott1963 and 35 Yard Dangerman 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stampyurie 203 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Watched it today. Was a great watch. Why didn't John Greig not join the team at them end for the team photo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBufalo20 7,892 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 17 hours ago, stampyurie said: Watched it today. Was a great watch. Why didn't John Greig not join the team at them end for the team photo Maybe had covid you saw a shot of him putting on a mask before all the players gathered together. I’d highly recommend anyone to watch it it was really well done. Maybe too soon a release after Seville though! scottyscott1963 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,223 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 This is the programme all players should watch for inspiration. What a great watch ❤️🤍💙 MisterC, 35 Yard Dangerman and Zetland 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmond7 979 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Very interesting and very enjoyable, brought a few tears that's for sure. So many of my heroes growing up, sad that some of them no longer here with us. Certainly, no matter your era I think it would be a great watch for anyone. Interesting that the 72 team won after losing the 67 final, gives me hope we can keep building and perhaps another European final isn't far away. We've proven we can do it, why not again? lewislaudrup and mearns loyal 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,328 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Redmond7 said: Very interesting and very enjoyable, brought a few tears that's for sure. So many of my heroes growing up, sad that some of them no longer here with us. Certainly, no matter your era I think it would be a great watch for anyone. Interesting that the 72 team won after losing the 67 final, gives me hope we can keep building and perhaps another European final isn't far away. We've proven we can do it, why not again? Alec MacDonald spoke about "polo necks in spain" and it wasn't till he held up his Barcelona Winners top you could see what he meant. Remember going to a corporate day for my 65th and Alec was there,and he really is a good down to earh guy,and was talking about his Grandkids and the first one couldn't say Granda and called him jam jar and all his grand kids still call him wee jam jar. He always seems to have a tear in his eye. We all saw him play and he only earned one Scotland cap. Adored every one of that team and Dave Smith was the pick of the bunch as far as players go. mearns loyal, Redmond7, gmcf and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stampyurie 203 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 6 hours ago, ElBufalo20 said: Maybe had covid you saw a shot of him putting on a mask before all the players gathered together. I’d highly recommend anyone to watch it it was really well done. Maybe too soon a release after Seville though! Suppose, never really though of that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayro 3,001 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Watched it today with my old man as a wee joint Father’s Day treat as the kids had bought me it on blu-ray. Brilliant watch, everyone of them a legend in our fantastic club. The end was not emotional as thoughts just went back to the Frankfurt game, we were so close to emulating that wonderful night. We are definitely winning the next one we get to, no doubt about it. scottyscott1963 and ianferguson 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,271 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Watched this earlier, absolutely superb 16BlueSherbert90 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
35 Yard Dangerman 3,476 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Just finished it there. Superb stuff. Happened 10 years before I was born but i knew exactly what those supporters at the game must have been like and experienced. scottyscott1963 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,328 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 3 hours ago, 35 Yard Dangerman said: Just finished it there. Superb stuff. Happened 10 years before I was born but i knew exactly what those supporters at the game must have been like and experienced. Got goosebumps at the narration and was choking up with memories and went through so many emotions when the squad went into the line up and their was 2 empty seats for Sandy Jardine and Colin Jackson. For this generation who have been through Manchester and Seville i really hope they experience what they felt when Joe Aribo scored in the final....and they can win a final That final sometimes seems like a lifetime away and watching that feels like it was yesterday mate. Redmond7 and 35 Yard Dangerman 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanVeenRangers 2,536 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Was anyone from that team who's still there not in the film? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,328 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 3 hours ago, MorelosRangers said: Was anyone from that team who's still there not in the film? Alfie Conn and Tommy Mclean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanVeenRangers 2,536 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 14 hours ago, scottyscott1963 said: Alfie Conn and Tommy Mclean. Why did they not appear? Also surprised Henderson didnt get interviewed. I know he didnt play as much but is still a legend who was in the team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshireranger 8,078 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 On 18/06/2022 at 01:19, theblueoysterbar said: FFS Archie, cut your nose hair. You're on the telly and have neglected to do a one-minute job. To quote the great Rik Mayall, you'd pull on that and expect the butler to come. theblueoysterbar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,328 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 1 hour ago, MorelosRangers said: Why did they not appear? Also surprised Henderson didnt get interviewed. I know he didnt play as much but is still a legend who was in the team. Conn probably affronted after jumping the dyke to play for them,and maybe the barrel had parcels to deliver for DX that day. Tommy Mclean will soon be inducted into m/well hall of fame for his SC win in 1991 and not sure why he wasn't included. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post real boydie9 17,609 Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 Just finished watching it and boy it was emotional. Wee Doddie nearly had me in tears when he was asked about Wille Waddell. My grandpa took me to all the home ties in our run to Barcelona (I was way too young to go the final) so I thought of him while watching. scottyscott1963, lewislaudrup, born a blue nose and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
real boydie9 17,609 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 16 hours ago, scottyscott1963 said: Alfie Conn and Tommy Mclean. Didn't expect Conn to appear, but I thought Tommy McLean would have been included in the programme. scottyscott1963 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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