Rangers F.C. MM

[Chelsea11]

Rangers F.C.

Nicknames: The Gers, Teddy Bears, Light Blues
Manager: Walter Smith
Chairman: Sir David Murray
League: Scottish Premier League (SPL)
Rivals: Celtic,Aberdeen,St.Mirren
Founded: 1872
Ground: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
Capacity: 51,082

Honours

Scottish League Champions- 51
1891, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1918, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005

UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Winners 1
1972

Scottish Cup Winners 32
1894, 1897, 1898, 1903, 1928, 1930, 1932, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005

League Cup Winners 24
1947, 1949, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005

Club Records

Biggest Victory: 13-0 vs Possilpark, 1877
Biggest Defeat: 2-10 vs Airdrieonians, 1886
Most Appearences: John Greig (755)
Most Goals: Ally McCoist (355)
Most Goals In a Season: Jim Forrest (57)
Shutout Record: Chris Woods (1,196 minutes)

[Chelsea11]

Le Guen Sacked As Rangers Manager
French manager, Paul Le Guen, was fired yesterday by Rangers F.C. chairman Sir David Murray. Le Guen was only with the club for 1 year, after being hired after Alex McLeish left to join EPL club Birmingham City. During his spell with Rangers, players did not like Le Guen's strict disciplinary stance. The Gers got off to a poor start under Le Guen, losing to lower teams, and a loss in the League Cup to Division One side, St. Johnstone. There have been rumors that Le Guen will return to France to manager Paris St. Germain. There is no word yet on who Rangers' new manager will be, but AC Milan manager, Carlo Ancelotti is a front runner for the spot.


Le Guen struggled with Rangers during his 1 year spell with the club.

[Galatasaray]

so i guess your doing Rangers. I'm going to do a Ajax MM, and i'm having a hard time deciding if i should keep the same manager or change it.

good luck with Rangers

[Scuba Steve]

Why, Le Guen? Walter Smith is the manager there right now.

[Chelsea11]

Walter Smith took over the beginning of 2007 season, and thats what I'm starting now.

[Galatasaray]

just noticed that too

Le Guen is the manager of PSG in France......

[Galatasaray]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo7Rooney

Walter Smith took over the beginning of 2007 season, and thats what I'm starting now.

oh........nvm

[Scuba Steve]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo7Rooney

Walter Smith took over the beginning of 2007 season, and thats what I'm starting now.

Well, actually he took over during the middle of the 2006/2007 season (January 10th, 2007). But is all good. Nice start to your Gers.

[DirectFX]

beat Gretna they are horrible and fired me in another mm lol

[Chelsea11]

Rangers Name New Manager
As expected, Italian, Carlo Ancelotti, has been given the job to manage Rangers. The 48 year old Ancelotti, has managed Serie A powerhouse, AC Milan since 2001, and has won the Serie A once and the UEFA Champions League twice. Ancelotti is known as one of the best managers in the world today, and he could bring Rangers back to success in European competition.






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Interview With Carlo Ancelotti

Reporter: Hello Mr. Ancelotti. Congratulations on your new position as Rangers FC's manager.

Ancelotti: Thank you.

Reporter: Carlo, you just won the Champions League with AC Milan, what made you come to Glasgow?

Ancelotti: Well, I have been friends with the chairman here for a while, and I thought it would be fun and interesting to manage somewhere I haven't managed before.

Reporter: You've certainly inherited some talent here at Rangers. Do you plan to buy or sell anyone?

Ancelotti: I certainly do have some good talent, all the way from the starting 11 to the reserves. As for transfers, I don't know yet, only time will tell.

Reporter: Rangers did not have a great year last year and got off to a slow start. They also did not qualify for the either the UEFA Cup or Champions League, due to speculation of match fixing. How will you do this year?

Ancelotti: I will my hardest. I think we will do better this year, winning the League and hopefully a Cup or two. And for the match fixing, it's just too bad that a great and prestigous club like Rangers can even be blamed for something like that.

Reporter: Thank you for your time.

Ancelotti: No problem.

[Chelsea11]

I will post my squd tomorrow.

[GoonerForever14]

R7R, if you are a Chelsea fan why don't you do a Chelsea Manager mode?

[Galatasaray]

Originally Posted by GoonerForever14

R7R, if you are a Chelsea fan why don't you do a Chelsea Manager mode?

He has a Chelsea MM. He does 2, Chelsea and this one

[Chelsea11]

My Chelsea MM --> Chelsea MM

[Chelsea11]

updates and squad coming up later

[shane4utd7]

WOW, thats a shocker, Ancelotti.... Marcus beasley in starting eleven! Get in Alan Smith and Richard Dunne

[Jennings]

good start KIU

[Chelsea11]

2007-08 Squad

Goalkeepers



Name: Alan McGregor
Country: Scotland
Age: 25
Position: GK
Overall: 71
Highest Attribute: Reflexes, Diving- 76
Market Value: $810,000
Salary per Match: $9,800

Name: Graeme Smith
Country: Scotland
Age: 24
Position: GK
Overall: 63
Highest Attribute: Handling- 70
Market Value: $390,000
Salary per Match: $6,300

Name: Scott Gallacher
Country: Scotland
Age: 17
Position: GK
Overall: 58
Highest Attribute: Long Passing- 64



Defenders



Name: Steven Whittaker
Country: Scotland
Age: 23
Position: RB
Overall: 77
Highest Attribute: Sprint Speed- 83
Market Value: $4,000,000
Salary per Match: $13,000

Name: David Weir (Vice-Captain)
Country: Scotland
Age: 37
Position: CB
Overall: 71
Highest Attribute: Aggression- 84
Market Value: $110,000
Salary per Match: $7,200

Name: Carlos Cuellar
Country: Spain
Age: 25
Position: CB
Overall: 76
Highest Attribute: Strength,Heading- 81
Market Value: $2,300,000
Salary per Match: $16,000

Name: Sasa Papac
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Age: 27
Position: LB
Overall: 61
Highest Attribute: Aggression- 81
Market Value: $330,000
Salary per Match: $7,000

Name: Kirk Broadfoot
Country: Scotland
Age: 22
Position: CB
Overall: 70
Highest Attribute: Stamina- 75
Market Value: $1,400,000
Salary per Match: $10,000

Name: Andy Webster
Country: Scotland
Age: 25
Position: CB
Overall: 74
Highest Attribute: Heading- 79
Market Value: $1,800,000
Salary per Match: $12,000


Midfielders



Name: Barry Ferguson (Captain)
Country: Scotland
Age: 29
Position: CM
Overall: 83
Highest Attribute: Aggression- 92
Market Value: $6,400,000
Salary per Match: $29,000

Name: Chris Burke
Country: Scotland
Age: 23
Position: RWM
Overall: 78
Highest Attribute: Dribbling- 85
Market Value: $4,500,000
Salary per Match: $18,000

Name: Charlie Adam
Country: Scotland
Age: 21
Position: CAM
Overall: 75
Highest Attribute: Free Kicks- 90
Market Value: $6,900,000
Salary per Match: $20,000

Name: DeMarcus Beasley
Country: United States
Age: 25
Position: LWM
Overall: 77
Highest Attribute: Sprint Speed- 93
Market Value: $4,900,000
Salary per Match: 19,000

Name: Amady Faye
Country: Senegal
Age: 30
Position: CDM
Overall: 76
Highest Attribute: Stamina- 84
Market Value: $2,300,000
Salary per Match: $25,000

Name: Brahim Hemdani
Country: Algeria
Age: 29
Position: CDM
Overall: 73
Highest Attribute: Stamina,Marking- 81
Market Value: $1,400,000
Salary per Match: $15,000

Name: Kevin Thomson
Country: Scotland
Age: 22
Position: CM
Overall: 74
Highest Attribute: Short Passing- 79
Market Value: $4,200,000
Salary per Match: $18,000

Name: Thomas Buffel
Country: Belgium
Age: 26
Position: CAM
Overall: 73
Highest Attribute: Stamina- 86
Market Value: $2,100,000
Salary per Match: $18,000

Name: Steven Davis
Country: Northern Ireland
Age: 22
Position: CM
Overall: 77
Highest Attribute: Stamina- 84
Market Value: $4,500,000
Salary per Match: $19,000

Fowards



Name: Kris Boyd
Country: Scotland
Age: 23
Position: ST
Overall: 85
Highest Attribute: Finishing- 90
Market Value: $17,000,000
Salary per Match: $38,000

Name: Steven Naismith
Country: Scotland
Age: 20
Position: CF
Overall: 85
Highest Attribute: Stamina,Finishing- 86
Market Value: $22,000,000
Salary per Match: $33,000

Name: Lee McCulloch
Country: Scotland
Age: 29
Position: CF
Overall: 70
Highest Attribute: Stamina,Shot Power- 77
Market Value: $1,600,000
Salary per Match: $14,000

Name: Jean Claude Darcheville
Country: France
Age: 31
Position: ST
Overall: 72
Highest Attribute: Sprint Speed,Aggression- 90
Market Value: $1,100,000
Salary per Match: $15,000

Name: Alan Gow
Country: Scotland
Age: 24
Position: CF
Overall: 70
Highest Attribute: Dribbling- 79
Market Value: $1,800,000
Salary per Match: $12,000

Name: Daniel Cousin
Country: Goton
Age: 30
Position: ST
OVerall: 70
Highest Attribute: Heading- 78
Market Value: $1,500,000
Salary per Match: $13,000

Name: Nacho Novo
Country: Spain
Age: 28
Position: CF
Overall: 68
Highest Attribute: Sprint Speed,Acceleration- 88
Market Value: $790,000
Salary per Match: $12,000

Good Luck to the 2007-08 Rangers F.C. Squad!

[Chelsea11]

Rangers vs Celtic




Venue- Ibrox Stadium

Starting Lineups
Rangers
McGregor
Whittaker,Weir,Webster,Cuellar
Burke,Ferguson,Adam,Beasley
Naismith,Boyd

Celtic
Boruc
Hinkel,Presely,McManus,Naylor
Mizuno,Brown,Hartly,McGeady
Vennegoor,Zurawski


Rangers Play to Watch- Kris Boyd
Boyd is a clinnical finisher and will take advantage of any chance he is given. The Celtic defense must play well to prevent Boyd from getting a decent shots on goal.




Celtic Player to Watch- Stephen McManus
McManus will most likey Kris Boyd's marker. The 25 year old can not let Boyd out of his sights and must play solid defense to stop him.





Bets
Rangers to Win by 1 Goal- 4/1
Rangers to Win by 2 Goals- 10/1
Rangers to Win by 3 Goals- 32/1
Rangers to Win by 4+ Goals- 50/1

Draw- 6/1

Celtic to Win by 1 Goal- 5/1
Celtic to Win by 2 Goals- 9/1
Celtic to Win by 3 Goals- 26/1
Celtic to Win by 4+ Goals- 42/1

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One Game,One Point

1st minute: Fans are awaiting the kick off of this derby match between the two clubs from Glasgow.

10th minute: Steven Naismith fires a shot from 15 yards out, but Arthur Boruc makes a great diving save.

15th minute: Rangers have dominated the first 15 minutes by holding onto the ball and monopolizing possesion.

29th minute: On his way to goal, Kris Boyd is dragged down from behind by Steven Pressley, and Pressley is given a yellow card.

29th minute: Charlie Adam is over the ball, ready for the free kick. Adam strikes it well, and curls it around the wall, but the shot goes over the crossbar.

35th minute: This is a very sloppy match so far, with neither team having many chances.

45th minute: The fourth official signals for 1 minute of added time.

45th minute +1: Darren Ferguson plays a great ball through to Steven Naismith, and Naismith looks to be clear through, but Stephen Mcmanus takes him down with a brutal slide tackle from behind, and somehow is only given a yellow card.

HALF TIME

Steven Pressley arguing with the referee after recieving a yellow card.

45th minute: We hope to see a more exicting 45 minutes as Celtic kicks off.

55th minute: Barry Ferguson strikes a free kick from 30 yards away, but hits the crossbar, and no one is there for a rebound.

61st minute: Naismith smashes a shot from the edge of the box, but puts it wide.

69th minute: Subs: Balde on for Pressley.

77th minute: Subs: Faye on for Burke.

80th minute: DeMarcus Beasley gets a good cross in, but it is cleared away by McManus.

85th minute: Ferguson strikes a shot from 10 yards, but it goes high.

90th minute: The fourth official has signaled for 3 minutes to be added on.

90th minute +3: Naismith makes a perfect pass to Boyd, and Boyd tries the shot first time, but puts it wide of the post.

FULL TIME
FINAL SCORE: Rangers 0 Celtic 0

Goals
None

Assists
None

Substituitons
69' Balde on for Pressley
77' Faye on for Burke

Bookings
29' Pressley
45' McManus

MATCH FACTS

Score: Rangers 0-0 Celtic
Total Shots: Rangers 8-2 Celtic
Shots on Target: Rangers 2-0 Celtic
Fouls: Rangers 3-3 Celtic
Bookings: Rangers 0-2 Celtic
Possesion: Rangers 52%-48% Celtic
Passing: Rangers 83%-72% Celtic

Man of the Match- Arthur Boruc

Arthur Boruc made some key saves in todays match

[Galatasaray]

it look's like you were the better team but couldn't pull ahead

[Chelsea11]

exactly

[Chelsea11]

posting pre-match in a few minutes

[Chelsea11]

Falkirk vs Rangers





Venue- Falkirk Stadium

Starting Lineups
Rangers
McGregor
Whittaker,Weir,Webster,Cuellar
Burke,Ferguson,Adam,Beasley
Naismith,Boyd

Falkirk
Krul
Holden,Barr,Scobbie,Milne
Ross,Cregg
Craig,Lapaty
Wallner,Finnigan


Rangers Player to Watch- Steve Naismith
With his speed and finishing abilty, Naismith could tear this defense apart. If Falkirk doesn't shut either Naismith or Kris Boyd, expect this match to be a blowout.





Falkirk Players to Watch- Falkirk Defense
The Falkirk really needs to play in their top form today if they want to come away with even 1 point. Kris Boyd and Steven Naismith need to be stopped if Falkirk wish to win.


Bets
Rangers to Win by 1 Goal- 5/1
Rangers to Win by 2 Goals- 3/1
Rangers to Win by 3 Goals- 8/1
Rangers to Win by 4+ Goals- 13/1

Draw- 9/1

Falkirk to Win by 1 Goal- 10/1
Falkirk to Win by 2 Goals- 22/1
Falkirk to Win by 3 Goals- 55/1
Falkirk to Win by 4+ Goals- 84/1

[Chelsea11]

Boyd Hat Trick Sinks Falkirk

1st minute: Rangers are looking to come away with 3 points after drawing against Celtic last week.

4th minute: Dan Holden strikes the free kick well for Falkirk, but puts it over the bar.

11th minute: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALL!!!!! There's the breakthrough! Stephen Naismith makes a perfect pass to Kris Boyd, and Boyd beats a defender then slots the shot into the bottom corner.

19th minute: Chris Burke swings a cross into and Naismith gets a head to it, but Krul makes a diving save.

22nd minute: Boyd fires a shot from the edge of the box, but is stopped by a brilliant save, and Naismith tries to follow it up, but Krul makes another great save, and then the ball is cleared out of bounds.

23rd minute: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLL!!!!!! Kris Boyd smashes a shot from 10 yards out, and tucks it into the bottom corner for his 5th goal this year.

29th minute: Naismith plays a beautful ball through to Boyd, but Krul plays it perfectly and jumps on the ball before he can get a shot off.

42nd minute: WHAT A SAVE!!!!! Russell Lapaty plays the ball low and into the box for Carl Finnigan and Finnigan strikes it first time, and some how Alan McGregor is able to get a foot to the ball.

45th minute: The fourth official signals for 1 minute of injury time.

HALF TIME

Kris Boyd has beat the keeper twice already.

45th minute: After a poor first half, Falkirk look to rebound and get a goal back early.

48th minute: Burke smashes it from the edge of the box, but hits the crossbar.

54th minute: SO CLOSEE!!! Boyd strikes a tough shot from 15 yards out, and somehow is able to hit the woodwork, but can't put it in the net.

60th minute: Naismith makes a great move and beats his marker, but can't beat the keeper.

71st minute: Naismith makes a prefect pass to Kris Boyd and looking for his trick, Boyd strikes it on the first touch but puts it wide.

88th minute: Naismith takes a shot, but Krul stops him again.

90th minute: The referee signals for 2 minutes of added time.

90th minute +2: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALL!!!!!! There's the hat trick for Kris Boyd!!!!! Steven Naismith plays a perfect lofted pass up to Boyd who times his run perfetly and gets behind the defense, then slots the past Krul.

FULL TIME
FINAL SCORE: Falkirk 0-3 Rangers

Goals
11' Boyd
23' Boyd
90' Boyd

Assists
11' Naismith
23' Beasley

Substitutions
45' Moutinho on for Wallner

Bookings
54' Cregg
89' Ferguson

Match Facts
Score: Falkirk 0-3 Rangers
Shots: Falkirk 3-14 Rangers
Shots on Target: Falkirk 1-8 Rangers
Fouls: Falkirk 1-3 Rangers
Corners: Falkirk 0-2 Rangers
Possesion: Falkirk 49%-51% Rangers
Passing: Falkirk 83%-89% Rangers


Man of the Match- Kris Boyd

Kris Boyd found the back of the net three times against Falkirk today.