The Rangers Archives

Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future.
Explore the History of Rangers Football Club.

The Rangers Archives Online Library is your ultimate destination for over 1,500 Rangers-related publications.

📰 Rangers News (1971–1988): All 846 editions fully scanned.
🏟️ Match Programmes (1970–1988): From home games to cup finals.
📚 Rare Collectibles: Supporters Annuals, ECWC Books, and more!
✨ Accessible Anywhere: Read on your laptop, tablet, or mobile, with full screen toggle & zoom for crystal-clear views.

💰 Incredible Value: Annual fee to maintain and improve the site.

🎁 Exclusive Member Perks: Monthly draws for Rangers-related prizes!

Questions? Please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Preserve the Legacy. Relive the Glory.

WATP

Time Capsule

On This Day

                
                    
                
            
On This Day
Every match played on today's date in history
17th May
Loading match history…
Please wait

            
                                        Season
                    Date
                    Opponent
                    Details
                    Score
                    Competition
                    Stadium
                    Result
                


            
                                        
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                


            1893 - 189417-05-1894Falkirk
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/falkirk-v-rangers-17-may-1894
                              6-1FriendlyBrockville Park
                                W
                              
1901 - 190217-05-1902Hibs
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/hibs-v-rangers-17-may-1902
                              0-1Glasgow Merchants Charity CupFirst Cathkin Park
                                L
                              
1918 - 191917-05-1919Third Lanark
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/rangers-v-third-lanark-17-may-1919
                              3-0Glasgow Merchants Charity CupHampden Park (Neutral Venue)
                                W
                              
1932 - 193317-05-1933DFB Select
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/dfb-select-v-rangers-17-may-1933
                              5-0FriendlyBerlin
                                W
                              
1940 - 194117-05-1941Hearts
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/rangers-v-hearts-17-may-1941
                              4-2Southern League CupHampden Park (Neutral Venue)
                                W
                              
1949 - 195017-05-1950Akademisk
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/akademisk-v-rangers-17-may-1950
                              1-2Challenge MatchAway Fixture (Venue TBC)
                                L
                              
1960 - 196117-05-1961Fiorentina
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/rangers-v-fiorentina-17-may-1961
                              0-2European Cup-Winners Cup FinalIbrox Park
                                L
                              
1966 - 196717-05-1967Morton
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/morton-v-rangers-17-may-1967
                              2-1Challenge MatchCappielow Park
                                W
                              
1974 - 197517-05-1975Vikings Stavenger
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/vikings-stavenger-v-rangers-17-may-1975
                              5-0Challenge MatchStavangar
                                W
                              
2007 - 200817-05-2008Motherwell
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/motherwell-v-rangers-17-may-2008
                              1-1LeagueFir Park
                                D
                              
2014 - 201517-05-2015Queen of the South
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/rangers-v-queen-of-the-south-17-may-2015
                              1-1LeagueIbrox Stadium
                                D
                              
2016 - 201717-05-2017Aberdeen
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/rangers-v-aberdeen-17-may-2017
                              1-2LeagueIbrox Stadium
                                L
                              
2024 - 202517-05-2025Hibs
                                View
                                https://therangersarchives.co.uk/hibs-v-rangers-17-may-2025
                              2-2LeagueEaster Road
                                D
                              

        

Season	Date	Opponent	Details	Score	Competition	Stadium	Result

1893 - 1894	17-05-1894	Falkirk	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/falkirk-v-rangers-17-may-1894	6-1	Friendly	Brockville Park	W
1901 - 1902	17-05-1902	Hibs	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/hibs-v-rangers-17-may-1902	0-1	Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup	First Cathkin Park	L
1918 - 1919	17-05-1919	Third Lanark	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/rangers-v-third-lanark-17-may-1919	3-0	Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup	Hampden Park (Neutral Venue)	W
1932 - 1933	17-05-1933	DFB Select	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/dfb-select-v-rangers-17-may-1933	5-0	Friendly	Berlin	W
1940 - 1941	17-05-1941	Hearts	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/rangers-v-hearts-17-may-1941	4-2	Southern League Cup	Hampden Park (Neutral Venue)	W
1949 - 1950	17-05-1950	Akademisk	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/akademisk-v-rangers-17-may-1950	1-2	Challenge Match	Away Fixture (Venue TBC)	L
1960 - 1961	17-05-1961	Fiorentina	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/rangers-v-fiorentina-17-may-1961	0-2	European Cup-Winners Cup Final	Ibrox Park	L
1966 - 1967	17-05-1967	Morton	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/morton-v-rangers-17-may-1967	2-1	Challenge Match	Cappielow Park	W
1974 - 1975	17-05-1975	Vikings Stavenger	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/vikings-stavenger-v-rangers-17-may-1975	5-0	Challenge Match	Stavangar	W
2007 - 2008	17-05-2008	Motherwell	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/motherwell-v-rangers-17-may-2008	1-1	League	Fir Park	D
2014 - 2015	17-05-2015	Queen of the South	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/rangers-v-queen-of-the-south-17-may-2015	1-1	League	Ibrox Stadium	D
2016 - 2017	17-05-2017	Aberdeen	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/rangers-v-aberdeen-17-may-2017	1-2	League	Ibrox Stadium	L
2024 - 2025	17-05-2025	Hibs	View https://therangersarchives.co.uk/hibs-v-rangers-17-may-2025	2-2	League	Easter Road	D

                
On This Day
Every match played on today's date
17th May

        13
        matches played on 17th May
    
                    1894
                    1893 - 1894
                
WIN
Falkirk
6-1

                    Friendly
                
                    Brockville Park
                
                View Full Match
                
                    1902
                    1901 - 1902
                
LOSS
Hibs
0-1

                    Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup
                
                    First Cathkin Park
                
                View Full Match
                
                    1919
                    1918 - 1919
                
WIN
Third Lanark
3-0

                    Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup
                
                    Hampden Park (Neutral Venue)
                
                View Full Match
                
                    1933
                    1932 - 1933
                
WIN
DFB Select
5-0

                    Friendly
                
                    Berlin
                
                View Full Match
                
                    1941
                    1940 - 1941
                
WIN
Hearts
4-2

                    Southern League Cup
                
                    Hampden Park (Neutral Venue)
                
                View Full Match
                
                    1950
                    1949 - 1950
                
LOSS
Akademisk
1-2

                    Challenge Match
                
                    Away Fixture (Venue TBC)
                
                View Full Match
                
                    1961
                    1960 - 1961
                
LOSS
Fiorentina
0-2

                    European Cup-Winners Cup Final
                
                    Ibrox Park
                
                View Full Match
                
                    1967
                    1966 - 1967
                
WIN
Morton
2-1

                    Challenge Match
                
                    Cappielow Park
                
                View Full Match
                
                    1975
                    1974 - 1975
                
WIN
Vikings Stavenger
5-0

                    Challenge Match
                
                    Stavangar
                
                View Full Match
                
                    2008
                    2007 - 2008
                
DRAW
Motherwell
1-1

                    League
                
                    Fir Park
                
                View Full Match
                
‹ Prev
            1
            of
            2
        
Next ›

Birthday Blues

Player of the day

Lee Martin

Signed

11 August 2006

Manchester United (loan)

Left

1 June 2006

Manchester Utd

Debut

Dunfermline Athletic v Rangers 1-1 13 August 2006

Total Appearances

10

View Profile

1 2 3 … 636 Next »

Programme of the day

1 2 3 … 8,208 Next »

Random Picture

Hall of Fame

Jock Shaw

Joined:

Left:

Total appearances: 242

Alex Venters

Joined:

Left:

Total appearances: 201

Mark Hateley

Joined:

Left:

Total appearances: 222

Tommy Cairns

Joined:

Left:

Total appearances: 248

1 2 3 … 25 Next »

View Hall of Fame

No true Ranger has ever failed in the tradition set him

William Struth (16 June 1875 – 21 September 1956) was the second manager of Rangers Football Club, leading the club for 34 years between 1920 and 1954, as well as being the holder of a number of other positions, including director.

Struth is one of the most successful managers in Scottish and British football history, winning 30 major trophies in his career; a record 18 Scottish league championships, 10 Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups.

Matches