Rangers v Dundee 05-03-16 Programme Preview

SATURDAY 5 MARCH 2016

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today’s matchday programme:

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Directors JOHN BENNETT, JOHN GILLIGAN, DOUGLAS PARK, GRAEME PARK PAUL MURRAY

Honorary Life President JOHN GREIG MBE

Managing Director STEWART ROBERTSON

Director: Finance and Administration ANDREW DICKSON

Manager MARK WARBURTON

Assistant Manager DAVID WEIR

Doctor PAUL JACKSON

Head of Performance and Preparation CRAIG FLANNIGAN

Goalkeeping Coach JIM STEWART

Head of analysis NEIL MCILHARGEY

Head of Recruitment FRANK MCPARLAND

Kit Controller JIMMY BELL

Editor NEIL SMITH

Design GREG JOHN GILFILLAN

Photography KIRK O’ROURKE

Contributors ALICE HEDWORTH, NICK THOMSON, ANDY CAMERON, ROBERT CARMICHAEL Print L&S LITHO

8 SNAPSHOT 4 MARK WARBURTON 6 DANNY WILSON 8

FAST FACTS 15 PREVIOUS MEETINGS 16 ON THE SPOT 20 JOURNO’S VIEW 26 20 TICKET INFORMATION 31 QUIZ/CROSSWORD 32 LEE WALLACE 36 DAVID MASON 38 ANDY CAMERON 42 JOHN BROWN 44 ON THIS DAY 50 THE TOP TEN 52 6 44 66 JUNIOR GERS 58 The views in this magazine are not necessarily the views of Rangers Football Club. All material is copyrighted FIXTURES 64 and may only be reproduced with the written permission of Rangers Football Club. The appearance of an advert within this publication does not necessarily mean that the goods/services advertised are associated THE LAST WORD 66 with or endorsed by Rangers Football Club. All facts and information accurate at time of going to press.

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My Incredible

Journey DANNY WILSON has achieved a lot in his two spells at Gers but he is hungry for more success

WORDS: NICK THOMSON PHOTOS: KIRK O’ROURKE

RISING STAR: DANNY GOT HIS HANDS ON THE SCOTTISH CUP IN 2009

//DANNY WILSON

Words: Nick Thomson Photos: Kirk O’Rourke

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JOURNO’S VIEW Journo’s View

//OPPOSITION FOCUS • JOURNO’S VIEW

George Cran is a sports reporter for the Evening Telegraph and he regularly covers Dundee’s matches.

Ahead of today’s Scottish Cup tie at Ibrox, we caught up with him to get his thoughts on the Dens Park side and how he thinks they will fare against Rangers.

What can you say about the job Paul Hartley has done so far in his spell at Dundee?

How would you assess the current mood among the Dundee supporters?

GC: “Paul Hartley has done a fantastic job since taking over from John Brown two years ago.

“At the time there were real questions whether Dundee would achieve promotion from the Championship and get back to the big time.

“It took until the final day of the season to seal the title but since then the Dark Blues finished sixth last term and look good for the same – or maybe even better – this time around.

“He’s also got an eye for a player with players like Greg Stewart, Rory Loy, Kevin Holt, Paul McGinn and Scott Bain plucked from the lower leagues.

“On fire frontman Kane Hemmings was also spotted at Cowdenbeath before Hartley finally got his man from Barnsley. Very steady progress.”

GC: “I think they’re enjoying themselves - the attacking football they’ve witnessed recently has been great entertainment.

“The Dens Park faithful can be difficult fans to please at times but the club is certainly heading in the right direction.

“The disaster of Dundee United’s season might just add a little more to the good feeling around Dens too.”

Paul Hartley

What do you believe would be a successful end to the season for Dundee?

GC: “Another top-six finish would be job done but, with St Johnstone’s form having fallen off a cliff recently and Ross County stumbling, there are whispers of a fourth-place finish.

greg stewart

ON THE SPOT //DUNDEE • SCOTTISH CUP • QUARTER-FINAL

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//ON THE SPOT

WHO HAS THE WORST AND BEST PATTER IN THE DRESSING ROOM? (@GeraldHxlt, Twitter) The best is probably Kenny Miller (right) and I can’t really comment on who has the worst, I haven’t been here long enough.

WHY DO YOU WEAR NO.29 - WHERE DID THE SUPERSTITION, IF THERE IS ONE, COME FROM? (@jamiecurrie89, Twitter) To be honest there isn’t really any superstition about it. When I first went to Bolton it was my first squad number and I kind of grew fond of it so I have kept it over the years. Number 10 was available when I came here but I still felt I wanted 29.

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ICHAEL O’HALLORAN has enjoyed a positive start to his Rangers career and the winger will be hoping to help his side progress further in the Scottish Cup this afternoon.

It’s exciting times for the 25-year-old Glaswegian but just how would he cope answering a range of questions – from the serious to the bizarre - from fans via social media. Find out on the next few pages.

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TIGER SHAW – AN

INSPIRATIONAL CAPTAIN

CAPTION

//DAVID MASON • RANGERS HISTORIAN

DAVID MASON IS NOW IN HIS 30TH SEASON AS THE CLUB’S HISTORIAN AND, IN A REGULAR SERIES IN THE 2015/16 MATCHDAY PROGRAMME, HE WILL REFLECT ON THE EVENTS - AND PEOPLE - THAT HAVE MADE RANGERS A QUITE UNIQUE INSTITUTION

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ODAY, as Mark Warburton looks to further Rangers’ Scottish Cup ambitions against Dundee, he will no doubt call on captain Lee Wallace to instil that little bit of extra urgency that can often mean the difference between success and defeat.

In that vein, I came across a nice little piece recently about one of our legendary players and a great captain – Jock ‘Tiger’ Shaw.

Also known as ‘Bas’, Shaw was a tenacious player whom manager Bill Struth acquired from Airdrie in July 1938 for a fee of £1500. In fact, Shaw started out his career not far from Ibrox, at Benburb’s Tinto Park.

JOCK SHAW

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//THE BIG INTERVIEW

THE INTERVIEW ON RangersTV supporters can watch in-depth one-to-ones with a number of the club’s greatest stars as they discuss their football careers and years at Ibrox.

In this season’s matchday programme we’ve picked a player and published a few answers from their must-watch interview.

Today, nine-in-a-row defender John Brown remembers his early years at Hamilton Academical and Dundee before his big move to Rangers in 1988.

Name

John Brown DOB

26-01-1962 Position

Defender Rangers career

apps 278 (1988-97) • Goals 18 Rangers Honours

League (6) – 1988/89, 1989/90, 1990/91, 1991/92, 1992/93, 1993/94 Scottish Cups (3) – 1991/92, 1992/93, 1995/96 League Cups (3) – 1988/89, 1990/91, 1992/93 teams played for

Hamilton Academical, Dundee, Rangers

//RANGERS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CO

Liam Burt Twitter Q&A

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CADEMY star Liam Burt was delighted to make his first-team debut against Raith Rovers on Tuesday and he took part in an exclusive Q&A session on the Rangers Youth Development Company Twitter account (@rfc_ rydc) the next day.

Craig Mulholland, Ian Durrant, Billy Kirkwood, Robby and Ross McCrorie, Ryan Hardie, Tom Walsh, Liam Kelly and Ross Lyon have all taken over the Rangers Youth Development Company Twitter account this season and Liam was next in the hotseat. Check out the highlights of his session….

How did it feel when they told you that you were going on to make your first-team debut?

(Martin) LB: David Weir said just make sure you are ready - I didn’t have time to think about it. And then I was on.

What were you thinking when you stepped onto the pitch?

(Connor) LB: I was trying to focus on the game and Lee Wallace came up to reassure me and told me to keep it simple.

Do you think you can break into this side at the moment or do you think you will have to wait?

(Darren Findlay) LB: I will keep working hard and see where it takes me - hopefully I can impress the manager.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

(Darren Findlay) LB: Johnny Hubbard told me that I have to show what I can do, not talk about what I can do. That’s great advice.

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What was it like to score for Scotland’s under17s v Iceland the other week?

(Steven) LB: I have scored a couple but that was a good feeling to score and captain the team.

Ambitions for the coming years?

(Liam Watson) LB: Hopefully get a regular place in the first team and I want to play for Rangers in the Premiership.

Who were your influences growing up?

(THJ) LB: My mum and dad, they took me to all my boys club games.

What is the main difference you see happening at the Academy which will help young players progress to first team?

(Sliced Loyal) LB: The hunger of the players in the Academy they work hard and there is a chance to train and play with the first team .

Ronaldo or Messi?

(Colin) LB: Messi - he is the best in the world at the moment. Messi, Neymar and Suarez - they must be the best striker force ever!

Do you think anyone else from the under17s can make the breakthrough into the first team?

(Willy) LB: Yes - there are a few like Jack Thomson and Jamie Barjonas.

Rangers fans can continue to support the Rangers Youth Development Company in a variety of ways – full details on Rangers Lotto, Rising Stars, Scratchcards, Stadium Bricks and other initiatives can be found at www.rydc.co.uk.

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