Cambuslang Rangers F.C.
| Full name | Cambuslang Rangers Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Lang | ||
| Founded | 1899 | ||
| Ground |
Somervell Park Somervell Street Cambuslang | ||
| Capacity | 3,000 | ||
| President | William Miller | ||
| Co-managers | John Doyle & Paddy Flannery | ||
| League | SJFA Central District Second Division | ||
| 2013–14 | SJFA Central District First Division, 11th (relegated) | ||
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Cambuslang Rangers Football Club are a Scottish football club based in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire. Nicknamed The Lang or the wee Gers, were formed in 1899, they play at Somervell Park and wear blue strips (uniforms).
They currently play in the West Region of the Junior level of football. They were awarded the title of Scottish Junior team of the 20th century by the SJFA due to the honours they won in the 70s.
History
It is common belief among older supporters that Willie McCallum was the club's best ever player. He was a mainstay and major asset to the club in the 70s, he was often asked for his autograph which is rare for players at junior level.
The club has found it difficult to emulate the success of the 70s team. The team are managed since May 2014 by John Doyle and Paddy Flannery.[1]
The record attendance for a game at Somervell Park is 13,500
Colours: Royal blue shirts, white shorts, royal blue socks. Traditionally the colours were Royal blue shirts, White shorts and black socks with a red top.
Squad 2012–2013
Keepers - Chris Treacy, Stewart Thompson
Defenders - Paul Bain, Willie Kinniburgh, Peter Kelsall, Craig Ferguson, Anton Heffron,Robert Thompson
Midfielders - Adam Boyle, Ryan Kelly, Gary McGrath, Gordon Dick,Darren Moore
Attack – Alan McFadden, Chris Faulds, Craig Miles
Notable former players
- Billy Collings
- Kyle Hutton
- Brian Ahern
- Bobby Murdoch
- Tommy Tait
Honours
Scottish Junior Cup
- Winners: 1937–38, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1973–74
- Runners-up: 1919–20, 1926–27, 1944–45, 1960–61, 1963–64, 1972–73
Central League Division 1
- Winners: 1985–86, 1989–90, 1990–91
Other Honours
- West of Scotland Cup winners: 1959–60, 1971–72, 1972–73
- Glasgow League winners: 1910–11, 1911–12, 1914–15, 1915–16
- Central League champions: 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74
- Central League A Division winners: 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74
- Central League B Division winners: 1970–71
- Glasgow Junior Cup: 1911–12, 1920–21, 1926–27, 1932–33, 1946–47, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1966–67
- Central League Cup: 1968–69, 1969–70
- Central (Beatons Coaches) Sectional League Cup: 1970–71, 2000–01
- Evening Times Cup Winners Cup: 1990–91
References
- ↑ O'Donnell, Jim (6 May 2014). "Duo find feet as Wee Gers dance in the dark". Evening Times. Retrieved 6 May 2014.