Another Chairman, another era.

[*Manticore* 1,893]

I picked up a couple of old programmes from the St Johnstone shop on Tuesday.

One was for the opening game of 1963/64 season and had an article by the then Chairman, John Lawrence.

I liked how it finished:

And so we are off on another campaign, and while it is not in mortals to command success, I can assure you no effort will be too great, no sacrifice considered as such in our determination to bring further honour to the Rangers Football Club. I have never promised unbroken success. In this particular game, set backs must be suffered sometimes, but this I can promise you with confidence – everyone within The Stadium will work and plan with but one aim, the greater glory of our Club.

[Emerson 2]

Its a great quote, but worth noting that Celtic went on to do 9 in a row the year after...

[*Manticore* 1,893]

Its a great quote, but worth noting that Celtic went on to do 9 in a row the year after...

But we did the Treble that season.

[Emerson 2]

Its a great quote, but worth noting that Celtic went on to do 9 in a row the year after...

But we did the Treble that season.

We may do it this season.

[*Manticore* 1,893]

Its a great quote, but worth noting that Celtic went on to do 9 in a row the year after...

But we did the Treble that season.

We may do it this season.

Indeed.

Is this going to turn into another SDM thread?

That would be tedious.

[docspiderman 1,234]

Interfering, short sighted and rash ill judged decisions epitomised Lawrence regarding the club.

[*Manticore* 1,893]

Interfering, short sighted and rash ill judged decisions epitomised Lawrence regarding the club.

Maybe, but his use of the English language was excellent.