That was the best team the R's ever assembled. Pity they did not win any silver as they really deserved something for the quality they possessed. Parkes, Clement, Gillard, Hollins, Maclintock, Webb, Thomas, Francis, Bowles, Masson and Givens. And as already stated, Leach was always coming on as a sub. I remember listening on the BBC radio back then for the commentary of the Liverpool/Wolves game. Wolves scored first and were hoping they could hang on to it. The rest is just history.
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Originally posted by Martinmalta View PostThat was the best team the R's ever assembled. Pity they did not win any silver as they really deserved something for the quality they possessed. Parkes, Clement, Gillard, Hollins, Maclintock, Webb, Thomas, Francis, Bowles, Masson and Givens. And as already stated, Leach was always coming on as a sub. I remember listening on the BBC radio back then for the commentary of the Liverpool/Wolves game. Wolves scored first and were hoping they could hang on to it. The rest is just history.
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Originally posted by stanistheman View Post
True, it was a much smaller squad game then. The team played a 4-3-3 and was largely unchanged, I think Mick Leach was a regular sub.
Parkes
Clement Webb McLintock Gillard
Hollins Masson Francis
Bowles Givens Thomas
No tinkering around needed.Last edited by cross it Dave; 28-08-2018, 07:31 AM.I have supported Rangers for 55 seasons, since March 1969.
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Didn't we create some sort of record by beating 4 Europan league champions in a month, 3 in a pre season tournament and then Derby County 5-1 in the league.Last edited by cross it Dave; 28-08-2018, 08:00 AM.I have supported Rangers for 55 seasons, since March 1969.
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The Greatest team I've ever seen didn't need a plan B they were just too good for most opponents most of the time, all round an outstanding team some of the players were just, well hard to describe Mick Leach played the first game of the season V Liverpool and scored a great diving header, I then think he was sub for 38 games out of the 42 played in Gerry Francis we had the most complete midfielder in the country, and wit Bowles, Thomas & the Don a tremendous attacking force and shed loads of experience in the rest of the team especially at the back, don't think we'll ever relive those days again, not the way football is now and what money does, Gordon Jago built that team and Dave Sexton took it a little bit further, managers don't or get time to build teams now,
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Originally posted by Shania View PostSo Don Givens was our main striker then? With Bowles behind him in a free role?I must away now, I can no longer tarry
This morning's tempest I have to cross
I must be guided without a stumble
Into the arms I love the most
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Originally posted by bushkangaroo View PostAnyone remember how much support we had at Norwich? Seemed like about 10,000??
With regards to support it difficult to say, I was in the corner with thousands of us packed into some shitty wired pen, it was very hot on the day, when we scored it was bedlam and you couldnt tell if there Rangers elsewhere in the ground, but I would be very surprised if there weren’t.
I would say a minimum of 5,000 and possibly a couple of thousand others dotted around Carrow Rd in the seats.
I remember coming out at the final wistle and their scummy fans taking the pi ss, that lasted for about a minute.
The best away support we’ve ever had that I know of, was either Villa Park in 68 when we got promoted or that cup game at Selhurst Park against Wimbledon, both in excess of 15,000.I have supported Rangers for 55 seasons, since March 1969.
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Originally posted by Shania View Post
That is true, have I saw a few matches telly here in Norway. It was like watching Ajax and Holland under Rinus Michels.
The players were all comfortable in their atyle of play and the forward 3 were mobile quick and had the skill to deliver.
Dave58, you are correct that we will not see the like again in the modern game.
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Originally posted by cross it Dave View Post
A correction to my earlier post, I saw us lose at Norwich as well, I guess the trauma of the day made me forget it.
With regards to support it difficult to say, I was in the corner with thousands of us packed into some shitty wired pen, it was very hot on the day, when we scored it was bedlam and you couldnt tell if there Rangers elsewhere in the ground, but I would be very surprised if there weren’t.
I would say a minimum of 5,000 and possibly a couple of thousand others dotted around Carrow Rd in the seats.
I remember coming out at the final wistle and their scummy fans taking the pi ss, that lasted for about a minute.
The best away support we’ve ever had that I know of, was either Villa Park in 68 when we got promoted or that cup game at Selhurst Park against Wimbledon, both in excess of 15,000.
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