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THE club's commercial department is delighted to announce hospitality has been sold out for this weekend’s fixture against Berwick Rangers. Around 1,500 guests will be dining and enjoying the award-winning hospitality at Ibrox Stadium both before and after the match against the Shielfield Park side. Commercial Business Manager Raj Athwal said: “This is the first time all hospitality packages have been sold out since our last Old Firm game. "The objective is to continue raising the bar and ensure we maintain the highest standards possible. "Under the umbrella of the Rangers Business Alliance, a series of initiatives will be launched in the next few weeks to allow businesses of all sizes and budgets across Scotland and beyond a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the biggest and iconic brand globally – Rangers Football Club.”

Rangers have offered a trial to Argentine defender Cristian Trombetta, who is available as a free agent. The 26-year-old is out of contract after leaving Mexican side Jaguares de Chiapas and has travelled to Scotland to train with Rangersâ?? first team squad. Rangers manager Ally McCoist and his coaching staff are running the rule over the defender as they look to strengthen their squad for next season. Currently subject to a signing embargo, the Ibrox club can offer contracts to players now but cannot register them with the Scottish FA until September 1. Trombetta is one of the players McCoist is considering and is being given a chance to show what he can do at Murray Park. The 6 foot 2 inch defender, who can play centrally or at left-back, began his career at Nueva Chicago in his native Argentina. He then spent a year at Leixoes in Portugal before returning home to play for Tigre and Arsenal. Trombetta moved to Mexican side Jaguares in 2012 but left after failing to hold down a regular first team place. http://m.stv.tv/sport/football/clubs/rangers/223640-rangers-take-argentine-defender-cristian-trombetta-on-trial/

Quote: [TABLE] [TR] [TD=class: alt2]RANGERS fans will pack out Ibrox for Saturday's title party with the stadium now sold out four days ahead of the game. Throughout the season the club's support has backed the Light Blues in huge numbers and this weekend will be no different as Rangers lift the title in front of a sold out Ibrox. The club is looking for volunteers to set out small flags in the Govan, Broomloan and Copland Stands; this is to celebrate our 2012/13 SFL Irn Bru Third Division Championship win. If you are able to help out please report to Argyle House Reception at 1pm on Thursday 2nd May and ask for Jim Hannah. Volunteers will almost certainly be needed again on Friday morning to finish off the display, if you can make it along, please report to Argyle House Reception at 9.30am and again ask for Jim Hannah [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

sell out Saturday

Interview with David Mason (Official RFC Historian) By Gary Havlin In a year that saw an SPL Commission fail to 'steal' Title wins from our history books, and a campaign by supporters of lesser clubs' to have the Advertising Standards Agency rebuke the club for advertising '140 years of History', never has it been more important to celebrate and educate Rangers fans on the heritage and traditions of our wonderful club. From the Founders Trail and the Gallant Pioneers Website to articles written on various Fans' Forums, from the sterling work done by the Rangers Media Team to brilliant books on all facets of Rangers history, it's clear that Rangers fans have an insatiable interest and a deep sense of pride in the story of the Rangers, from the Founding Fathers to the present day. David Mason, the Official Club Historian, has played an enormous part, spanning nearly 3 decades, in ensuring that the history of Rangers is maintained and historically significant artefacts are brought back to life, whilst enabling those who strive to tell the Rangers story to a wider audience to do so with great accuracy. David will be familiar to us all this season as the Club Official who led the Toast to Her Majesty at The Loving Cup Ceremony, and led the Blue Room guests in a rousing rendition of our National Anthem, a tradition which David himself decided to bring back after many years of being omitted after the toast! With some spine-tingling tales, what better person to tell us of his favourite Rangers artefacts, anecdotes and life as a Rangers fan... http://www.therangersstandard.co.uk/index.php/articles/club-history/251-struth-s-diamond-ring-a-bowler-hat-and-a-labour-of-love-interview-with-david-mason-official-rfc-historian

noticed on ssn that they didnt mention who ripped out the seats

Rangers/Celtic fans. Glasgow Cup Final goals coming up on #ssn

Andrew Dickson‏@rfc_dickson2m Not sure of the ins and outs of how both sets of fans behaved overall so can't comment on absolutely everything there but I'll say this... Anyone who thinks it's acceptable to sing songs celebrating the fact 66 people died in the Ibrox Disaster is a complete and utter moron The press box is behind where Celtic fans were and I heard every word from guys standing a few yards in front of me. Absolutely disgusting

Andrew Dickson‏@rfc_dickson1mIf you weren't at the game we'll have highlights on @RangersTV tomorrow - Ogen's technique for what ended up being the winner was brilliant

Chris Jack‏@Chris_Jack891mOn the crowd, seats were ripped out by Celtic fans in JHS. Smoke bombs and flares from both stands & 2 idiots ran onto the pitch.

Chris Jack‏@Chris_Jack895mHome from a frantic Firhill. Decent game. Could have gone either way. Ogen & Hardie stars for #Rangers. McMullan for #Celtic. Crowd 6000+

more here http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/290413-Glasgow-Cup-Final/G0000fjxh69qmFbU/I00000NXMaGsZHuo/C0000qJMjARBFTPU

What A Feeling For Junior Written by Andrew Dickson JUNIOR OGEN admits he had no idea what to do as he was caught up in the euphoria of scoring the winner for Rangers against Celtic in the Glasgow Cup final. The Cameroonian guided a wonderful placed volley into the net after scoring in the first half as well to complete a personal double and give the Light Blues a 3-1 lead at Firhill. Paul McMullan reduced the Parkhead team’s deficit with his second strike of the evening but it wasn’t enough the Ibrox youngsters edged the contest 3-2 to retain the trophy. Ogen was a standout in a compelling fixture and his delight at playing such a huge role in a massive victory was clear after the final whistle. He said: “I was pretty confused and I didn’t know what to do after scoring my second goal. It was a great feeling. “This is my first real competitive final in front of a crowd like that and I was just over the moon to put us 3-1 up. “It was magnificent to turn things around after going a goal down so early. We worked so hard for our victory. “We knew we had to keep going and find a way to score. Thankfully we were able to go on and do that. “This is up there with anything I’ve experienced so far in my career. If you told me two or three years ago I would be playing in this sort of game I wouldn’t have believed you. “To play for Rangers against Celtic and to score two goals including the winner was just unbelievable.” Ogen was the matchwinner but forward Ryan Hardie played a big part in securing the victory as well. The youngster made headlines last week as he scored six times for against Airdrie in a 10-1 Reserve League Cup tie at Murray Park. This time he grabbed the leveller after McMullan’s penalty opener and then provided assists for the other two goals. Ogen paid tribute to his team-mate’s contribution and added: “I thought Ryan was absolutely fantastic today and his performance was outstanding. “When I saw him getting the ball I knew he had the ability to find me at the back post and I was able to put it away. It was a great night for us both.”

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Rangers U17 3-2 Celtic U17 Written by Andrew Dickson RANGERS came from behind in a Glasgow Cup final full of talking points to win the competition for a record 48th time as they beat Celtic 3-2 at Firhill. The Parkhead team broke the deadlock early on with a penalty but Billy Kirkwood’s kids rallied well and went in front themselves through goals from Ryan Hardie and Junior Ogen. Ogen then made it 3-1 with the goal of the game and that proved to be the winner, with a second from McMullan a mere consolation. It was a thrilling comeback from the Auchenhowie starlets, who were worthy winners at the end of a pulsating 90 minutes. And it’s a triumph which adds to an already successful campaign for the youth academy following the SFL Reserve League win back in February. This was the fourth time in six years Gers have claimed the trophy since the tournament was relaunched as a youth event in 2008. And it was one thousands of travelling Light Blues fans celebrated as though it was a much bigger prize. Rangers started the game with three players who have featured for the first team this season in their side. Danny Stoney, most recently on as a substitute against East Stirlingshire at the weekend, was deployed in attack. Tom Walsh, back after an ankle injury recently which kept him out for a number of weeks, also made the first XI along with full-back Ryan Sinnamon. Leading the line for the Light Blues was Hardie, a scorer of six goals last week in a Reserve League Cup tie against Airdrie. It was Rangers who started brightest, with Ogen getting on the end of a deep Walsh free kick but finding keeper Jordan Hart equal to it. Moments later, a similar set piece nearly gave the Ibrox team a lead, with David Brownlie’s header cleared off the line following another left-wing delivery from Walsh. Back came Celtic and Luke Donnelly had an attempt but fired over the crossbar from around 15 yards. They were to go in front after quarter of an hour though when Brownlie, having gone so close at one end, conceded a clumsy penalty at the other. He was caught out and beaten for pace by Paul McMullan yet wouldn’t let go of his shirt and tugged him down in the box after the forward had tried to stay on his feet. It was a clear spot kick and Brownlie was hugely fortunate to only be shown a yellow card by referee Steven Brown as he had clearly denied a goalscoring opportunity. McMullan stepped up to shoot from 12 yards and although Liam Kelly guessed the right way as he tried to save he couldn’t keep the ball out. It took time for Rangers to muster a response but when they did it got them back on level terms. And it was in-form Hardie who got the goal after 28 minutes, controlling well in the box then turning to lash home. Two minutes later the game had turned on its head as Gers stormed in front through a fine individual effort from Ogen. Hardie did enough to help the ball on to his team-mate and then he did the rest as he charged straight through the Celtic defence and slipped a cute finish past Hart. The Light Blues were to lose Stoney to injury after just 34 minutes and that was clearly a setback. But they kept coming forward all the same and Hardie almost made it 3-1 as he lobbed Hart only for Fiacre Kelleher to get back and clear as it seemed to be sneaking in. After the break, Hardie then brought out a good save from the keeper after a smart drop of the shoulder made his marker dive into a block and gave him space to shoot. And while Celtic tried to reply as best they could, they really only shot from distance and never really gave Kelly much work to do. They were getting closer though and a period of sustained pressure ended with Kelleher heading a good chance over the bar. That was a key turning point – as within a minute Rangers got their third goal and put daylight between them and their rivals for the first time. Hardie did well down the left to chase down a lost cause, win possession and turn his man twice to get a cross in. But if that was good, what Ogen produced next was sublime as his beautiful cushioned finish with his instep soared into the net to spark bedlam amongst fans behind the goal. With half an hour still to go, there was certainly time for Celtic to come back and get into the game again. And with 16 minutes to go, just when it seemed their heads might be dropping, they reduced the arrears with a fine curled effort from McMullan. What had seemed like a comfortable lead just moments earlier then nearly frittered away to nothing when Aidan Nesbitt’s shot deflected off Sinnamon and left Kelly flat footed. But the ball smacked the post – and when Nesbitt pulled the trigger again 30 seconds later he hit other one from 18 yards. A topsy-turvy tie swung back in the other direction as Gers tried to restore their two-goal advantage. And Hart did well to push away Ogen’s attempt after great work on the break from winger Walsh. As the clock ticked down, that played into Rangers hands and Celtic clearly grew frustrated as time ran out. Following more than five minutes of injury time, the Ibrox team’s success was finally confirmed as they retained the trophy they won last year. RANGERS: Kelly, Sinnamon, Mills, Brownlie, Pascazio, Mossie (Reilly 76), Ogen, Dykes, Hardie, Stoney (Wilson 34), Walsh (Chatterton 88). SUBS NOT USED: Morgan, Wilson.

Players join the fans in doing the bouncy

Can't see the trophy presentation

Derek‏@dmk214m3-2 Gers win! :-) Winning goal was best moment of the match. Winger beat his man twice, crossed to back post then volley into top corner.

Young RFC players rush to celebrate with the fans! After all this club has been through it's amazing to get a glimpse at a brighter future