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Cambuslang Rangers F.C.

Coordinates: 55°49′17″N 4°10′30″W / 55.82145°N 4.174998°W / 55.82145; -4.174998
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Cambuslang Rangers
The club's home ground, Somervell Park
Full nameCambuslang Rangers Football Club
Nickname(s)The Lang
Founded1899
GroundSomervell Park
Somervell Street
Cambuslang
Capacity3,000
PresidentWilliam Miller
ManagerPaul McColl
LeagueWest of Scotland League Second Division
2023–24West of Scotland League First Division, 14th of 16 (relegated)

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 1970s.

History

In the 1960–61 season, Cambuslang lost in the finals of five different competitions, including the West of Scotland Cup and the Scottish Junior Cup.[1]

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 1970s, he was often asked for his autograph which is rare for players at junior level.[citation needed]

During a match against Wishaw, 2017

The club has found it difficult to emulate the success of the 1970s team. The team are managed since May 2015 by former player Paul McColl.[2]

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 White socks.

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
GK Scotland SCO Chris Treacy
DF Scotland SCO Steven Gaffney
DF Scotland SCO Jamie Hay
DF Scotland SCO Jamie McQuilken
DF Scotland SCO Kris Gebbie
DF Scotland SCO Gavin Griffin
DF Scotland SCO Troy McKerrell
DF Scotland SCO Paul Bain
MF Scotland SCO Steve Barker
MF Scotland SCO Brian Welsh
MF Scotland SCO Craig Molloy
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF Scotland SCO Ryan MacBeth
MF Scotland SCO Jonathon Fisher
MF Scotland SCO Craig Hastings
MF Scotland SCO Jordan Morton
MF Scotland SCO David Dimilta
FW Scotland SCO Jordan Love
FW Scotland SCO Robert Dunn
FW Scotland SCO John Gemmell
FW Scotland SCO Callum McRobbie
FW Scotland SCO Chris Hamilton
FW Scotland SCO David Green

Coaching staff

Position Name
Manager Paul McColl
Assistant Manager Jimmy Kerr
Coach
Physio

Notable former players

Honours

  • 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
  • Winners: 1985–86, 1989–90, 1990–91, 2016-17
  • Winners: 2012-13

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

  1. ^ "By George, Rangers legend enjoyed one heck of a career ..." Evening Times. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  2. ^ Smith, Kenny (28 May 2015). "New Cambuslang Rangers boss Paul McColl delighted to take the helm". Daily Record / Rutherglen Reformer. Retrieved 12 June 2015.

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