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Last night we had the pleasure of presenting the Founders Story for the Greenock Rangers Supporters Club,members and friends.A fantastic night of celebration was had by all. At the end of the presentation our Restoration Donations bucket was sent around the hall and the incredible amount of £257.81 was raised for the Restoration of Graves Project. This will help to ensure that our work continues over the coming weeks. We’d like to sincerely thank all who attended for their overwhelming generosity and in particular Allan Lapsley and Tracey Howie for arranging and organising the event. If you’d like information on hosting a Founders Presentation event please email us for details at please email us for details at thefounderstrail@gmail.com or call 0790 2855536 for a chat.

Get wrapped up in Rangers and celebrate our 150th Anniversary with a Founders Trail Scarf. Our scarves are designed on the original colours of our club,Royal Blue Jersey,White Shorts and Blue and White Socks. The scarves are only £15.00 (+ £3.30 P&P) and can be purchased here on our website. All orders are posted out by ourselves within 24 hours. https://www.thefounderstrail.co.uk/shop

Last Sunday we had the pleasure of presenting the Founders Story in Rutherglen for the St John Operative Lodge and visitors,a fantastic afternoon of celebration was had by all. At the end of the presentation our Restoration Donations bucket was sent around the hall and the brilliant amount of £87.12 was raised. This will help to ensure that our restoration work continues over the coming weeks. We’d like to sincerely thank all who attended for their overwhelming generosity and in particular Scott MacKinnon for a cracking event. If you’d like information on hosting a Founders Presentation event please email us for details at thefounderstrail@gmail.com or call 0790 2855536 for a chat.

The Badges are back in stock guys. They’re only £3.00 each ( plus £1.00 P&P) and can be purchased here on our website https://www.thefounderstrail.co.uk/product.../150-year-badge All badges purchased will be posted out by ourselves within 24 hours.

On Sunday we had the pleasure of presenting the Founders Story in Kilmaurs for the Kilmaurs Rangers Supporters and friends,a fantastic afternoon of celebration was had by all. At the end of the presentation our Restoration Donations bucket was sent around the hall and the amazing amount of £135.79 was raised. This will help to ensure that our restoration work continues over the coming weeks. We’d like to sincerely thank all who attended for their overwhelming generosity and in particular John McGilp and John Taylor for a cracking event. If you’d like information on hosting a Founders Presentation event please email us for details at thefounderstrail@gmail.com or call 0790 2855536 for a chat.

The Founders Trail 150th Anniversary Badge. To kick off our celebrations to mark the 150th year of the Rangers we’ve designed a new badge. They’re only £3.00 each or two for £5 ( plus £1.00 P&P)and can be purchased here on our website https://www.thefounderstrail.co.uk/post/the-founders-trail-150th-anniversary-badge All badges purchased will be posted out by ourselves within 24 hours.

One last chance to get your dedication in folks.

The winner of the signed/framed jersey is Diane Hay who has been notified. Congratulations Diane! A wonderful £145 was raised via the raffle every penny of which will go to the Restoration of Rangers Graves project.This will help to ensure that our work continues over the coming weeks. Thanks very much to everyone who took part in the draw.

Please remember that if you want a dedication placed we need it before Wednesday night.

£60 has been donated so far to the Rangers Graves Project. To be in with a chance of winning the jersey just donate £5 to the Restoration of Graves Project via this link. PAYPAL LINK. - https://www.paypal.com/sendmoney ***Follow the link and add following email address along with donation – sonsofstruth@aol.co.uk The winning name will be drawn next Tuesday 28th September. Good luck everyone.

Gift Vouchers, which can be purchased here on our website,are posted out by ourselves within 24 hours. https://www.thefounderstrail.co.uk/shop

This jersey signed by the 2012 team has been very kindly donated to the Restoration Project by fellow supporter Davie O’Connor and we thank him for his generosity. To be in with a chance of winning the jersey just donate £5 to the Restoration of Graves Project via this link. PAYPAL LINK. - https://www.paypal.com/sendmoney ***Follow the link and add following email address along with donation – sonsofstruth@aol.co.uk The winning name will be drawn next Tuesday 28th September. Good luck everyone.

60 years ago today George Nelson and Tommy Thomson lost their at Ibrox Stadium on stairway 13. Remembered always.

Gift Vouchers, which can be purchased here on our website,are posted out by ourselves within 24 hours. https://www.thefounderstrail.co.uk/shop

With the Founders Trail and Ibrox Stadium Tour now back on the road why not treat the Bluenose in your life to a Gift Voucher? *All Gift Vouchers purchased are without limit of time*. The Voucher reserves a seat on our luxury Parks of Hamilton coach and are valid for any Founders Trail and Ibrox Stadium Tour of your choice (allowing for availability). As we celebrate 55 join us on a journey of discovery back to 1872 when Rangers was just the dream of a group of young kids who gathered on Fleshers Haugh.They had no money,ball or football kit and used a bush on the Glasgow Green as a changing room. The Founders Trail will take you to the very place that our wonderful story began Ave conclude with a tour of our magnificent Ibrox Stadium. Adults £30 Senior Bluenoses( 65 and over) and Wee Bears ( under 16) £20 +£1 P+P per order Gift Vouchers,which can be purchased here on our website,are posted out by ourselves within 24 hours. https://www.thefounderstrail.co.uk/shop

It will be a great honour to present The Founders Story in Kilmaurs on Sunday 10th October at 2pm. Tickets are priced at £6 and can be purchased from John Taylor on 07914 768943 he’ll also give full details of the event. We hope to see a few of you there for what will be a great afternoon celebrating the history of Rangers Football Club.

We're honoured that Rangers legend John Brown has written a foreword for the book. Please remember that if you want a dedicated copy we need you to place your order before the end of September. kirby eating gif

Seats available on tomorrow's tour folks, we depart Ibrox at 11.30. Adults £30 Children (under 16) and Senior Citizens £20 Reserve your seat here thefounderstrail.co.uk For further information phone: 0790 2855536.

Many thanks to those who have ordered books and placed their dedications.

Last few places available on this Saturdays Tour! As we approach our 150th year let’s Follow Follow in the Footsteps of our Founders. Join us on a journey of discovery back to 1872 when the Rangers were just the dream of a group of kids who gathered on Fleshers Haugh.They had no ball, no football kit and used a bush on the Glasgow Green as a changing room. The Founders Trail departs Ibrox at 11.30am and returns at 3.30pm for the Stadium Tour. We have a 30 minute break which gives everyone a chance to purchase food and refreshments. During our day we’ll take you to the birthplace of our club and then take the journey around Glasgow that our Founders took during our early years. Before we tour our magnificent Ibrox Stadium we’ll visit Craigton Cemetery which will give you an insight into our Restoration of Rangers Graves Project. All in our day will be complete by 5.30pm. To avoid disappointment please reserve your seat early as the Founders Trail does sell out very quickly. Prices are as follows. Adults £30 Children (under 16) and Senior Citizens £20. Reserve your seat here thefounderstrail.co.uk For further information phone: 0790 2855536. *Face masks must be worn at all times while on the coach and within Ibrox Stadium.

A couple of years ago we managed to locate in Cathcart Cemetery Glasgow the final resting place of Rangers player and president James Watson. We’re delighted to say that Restoration work was carried out on the plot last weekend. James Watson. Player 1874-1879 Vice President 1889-1890 President 1890-1891. Match records show that James Watson started playing with Rangers in 1874 but he was likely involved with the Club before then. He was a member of the legendary 1877 team that got so close to winning the Scottish Cup. James Watson is one of many players from the early days of the Club who took up various committee roles when their playing days were over.James went on to become President of Rangers in 1890. A teacher ,he taught at both Calder Street and Hillhead High School in Glasgow.James Watson ended his days in East Kilbride in the Maxwellton area in a house called Kia Ora and passed on 25th May 1915. He was a huge figure during the growth of our Club,today he once again stands tall.

The winner of the framed Ibrox disaster anniversary match memorial items is Derek Stirling who has been notified. Congratulations Derek. A wonderful £100 was raised via the raffle every penny of which will go to the Restoration of Rangers Graves project.This will help to ensure that our work continues over the coming months. Thanks very much to Mark Dingwall for donating the items and to everyone who participated. Watch out for more wonderful items to be won over the coming weeks.

£90 has been donated so far for the Restoration of Rangers Graves Project. To be in with a chance of winning the items just donate £5 to the Restoration of Graves Project via this link. PAYPAL LINK. - https://www.paypal.com/sendmoney ***Follow the link and add following email address along with donation – sonsofstruth@aol.co.uk The winning name will be drawn next Monday 23rd August. Good luck everyone.

How would you like to write you or a loved one into the history of Rangers? The Gallant Pioneers is widely respected as the most authoritative account of the early years of our club. Now author Gary Ralston, in conjunction with Gordon Bell and Iain McColl from the Founders’ Trail, is working on a 150th anniversary edition to be produced in time for Christmas 2021. A limited edition hardback, with compelling new insights, research and stories, will be published later this year - and fans are being invited to follow in the footsteps of Moses, William and the two Peters from 1872. For £39.99, supporters can secure a signed copy and also contribute a dedication to anyone who has ever held our club dear, to be published in a special section of the book. Up to 30 words, the warm hearted greeting can be to a brother, sister, friend or departed family member and will be a cherished gift to treasure forever. Furthermore, everyone who purchases the limited edition hardback and contributes a dedication will also receive a £10 gift voucher. It is redeemable against a future Founders’ Trail tour, where the Victorian roots and fabled tales of the club’s formation are memorably brought to life by Gordon and Iain. A percentage of profits from sales will also go to the Restoration of Rangers Graves Project, which honours the memory of the men who helped make the club one of the most famous in the world. We believe it’s a brilliant Christmas gift idea for supporters everywhere. Four Lads Had a Dream, now Rangers fans can share in the wonderful reality of the outstanding club they created. To pre-order your copy, to be sent in time for Christmas 2021, and write your dedication, click on the link below and leave your dedication in the 'Add Note' section of PayPal https://www.thefounderstrail.co.uk/gallant-pioneers-150-year-edition?fbclid=IwAR1mR_YXAFgWlnKOobI5thLxZUIVf7xI5DVIQOUXfPAJbBlko-LL0BG6BQ0 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TheGallantPioneers

We currently have two dates available for the Founders Presentation Event. Friday 10th September Friday 1st October. If you would like to discuss us bringing the Founders Trail Roadshow to your supporters club, lodge or organisation then please email us at thefounderstrail @gmail.com or call 07902 855536.