Cambuslang Rangers F.C.
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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 | ||
Manager | Paul McColl | ||
League | West of Scotland League Second Division | ||
2023–24 | West of Scotland League First Division, 14th of 16 (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 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]
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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.
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Coaching staff
Position | Name |
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Manager | Paul McColl |
Assistant Manager | Jimmy Kerr |
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Notable former players
- Brian Ahern
- Billy Collings
- Kenny Campbell
- Kyle Hutton
- Brian Martin
- Bobby Murdoch
- Tommy Tait
- Matt Tees
- Andy Wilson
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
- ^ "By George, Rangers legend enjoyed one heck of a career ..." Evening Times. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ Smith, Kenny (28 May 2015). "New Cambuslang Rangers boss Paul McColl delighted to take the helm". Daily Record / Rutherglen Reformer. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
External links
- Official Website
- Video clip from 1973 Scottish Junior Cup Final, hosted by National Library of Scotland
- Club history at The Lang Online unofficial website