Why are Rangers fans Protestants?
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Why are Rangers fans Protestants?
During the late 19th century, many immigrants came to Glasgow from Ireland, of whom around 25\% were Protestant and around 75\% Roman Catholic. The foundation of Celtic, a club with a distinct Irish Roman Catholic identity, was crucial in the subsequent adoption by Rangers of a Protestant, Unionist identity.
Are Rangers English?
Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow which plays in the Scottish Premiership. Rangers won the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972 after being losing finalists twice, in 1961 (the first British club to reach a UEFA tournament final) and 1967.
Who is the best Celtic player ever?
Jimmy McGrory is the record goalscorer in British football, with a total of 550 goals in competitive first class matches. Jimmy Johnstone was voted by Celtic supporters in 2002 as the club’s greatest ever player.
Who is older Rangers or Celtic?
Celtic and Rangers have played each other 426 times in major competitions: Rangers have won 167 matches, Celtic 159 matches, and 100 ended in a draw….Old Firm.
| Celtic (left) and Rangers (right) fans at Celtic Park | |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Teams | Celtic Rangers |
| First meeting | 28 May 1888 Celtic 5–2 Rangers Friendly |
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Who is Celtics longest serving captain?
Scott Brown made 620 appearances for Celtic and captained the team for over a decade. Henrik Larsson has more appearances for Celtic than any other overseas player. He is also the club’s third highest goalscorer of all time.
Who is the most successful Celtic manager?
Jock Stein
Jock Stein is considered the club’s greatest manager, having revived the team after many years in the doldrums. He managed Celtic to nine consecutive league titles and led them to their European Cup Final triumph over Inter Milan in 1967.