reddrock 107 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Another young winger named MacDonald, Ian, I think who broke into the Rangers team late 50's early 60's. He had the whole world ahead of him until we played Third Lanark at Cathkin Park and a big ugly full back named Jock Brown broke his leg. That was the end of him as a rising star. My old was saying he was a bright prospect , but as my first appearance as a bear was in 1962 i was to wee to remember him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,262 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 The only other wingers that I remember from the fifties who were not regulars were a Duncan and there was a Mathews but I think he was older. Stanley? I remember Duncan, but not Matthews. Stan? haha!! Remember now; it was Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKai 439 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I took a look at the History spreadsheet which is downloadable from the home page. ( This is a goldmine by the way. Whoever created this has done a brilliant job. Many thanks) I looked through the 50's and dont see any McDonald playing. On a side note, I DID see that my very first game was on 25th January, 1964. The team was : Ritchie Shearer Provan Greig McKinnon Baxter Henderson McLean Miller Brand Traill Scottish Cup, against Duns. We won 9-0 !! Attendance 17,350....however make that 17,351...as I got a "lift over" ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweebarra 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I remember him as a young baby face player as well as someone mentioned earlier before. I went to my fist game in the early 60's as well....I need to check with my dad I think it was 1962 or 63. always got l"ifted"over the turnstiles as well & got left ootside the pub witha a packet o crisps and a lemonade......ah those were the days !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 I remember him as a young baby face player as well as someone mentioned earlier before. I went to my fist game in the early 60's as well....I need to check with my dad I think it was 1962 or 63. always got l"ifted"over the turnstiles as well & got left ootside the pub witha a packet o crisps and a lemonade......ah those were the days !!! I remember my grandfather and another relation went on a pub crawl all the way down Paisley Road and into Glasgow and I got a couple of half crowns and sent to a local cafe for ice cream etc at every pub. By the time we got home to Cathcart they were the worst for wear and got hell from the womenfolk and I had a great day with tons of ice cream, coke and sweets and a ton of cash for me! I think I was about 9 then. Think we beat Dundee too. As you said great days indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequimur 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 There was no Matthews, only Andy Matthew signed from East Fife. Hard working but had toi give way to the immortal Davy Wilson. From "Rangers, Player byPlayer" (Ferrier and McElroy) "Iain MacDonald (1969-73) An outside left in the mould of Willie Johnston and Willie Henderson, Iain showed great talent as a youngster breaking into the teamunder Willie Waddell in 1969-70. A cartilege operation in March 1970 ended that season for him and after a spell with Dundee United injuries forced him to give up the game. Games 14 Goals 2 Born Edinburgh 26 August 1952" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 george duncan .was at bellahouston acadamy same time as me .1949/54.mathews was andy some one was on recently saying andy was his uncle.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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