match thread (image) [FT] Rangers 4 (Cummings 16, 21, 75; Muirhead og 44) - 1 Falkirk

[pete 2,499]

Everyone has their own memory of football matches. When the Scottish cup comes around one name is always the first to jump into my head. Kai Johansen. His fantastic goal in the 1966 cup final is probably one of my most memorable moments of that time. Now I won't claim to have been at the game,simply because I wasn't, but it was one of the images that has lived with me from a young age right into what I hate to say my young old age. I am not even sure how or where I was listening to the game but I can just remember the burst of excitement goung around when that ball hit the back of the net. As far as I can remember Rangers were'nt given much of a chance to win that day, and it was at the start of Celtics domination in the years to come.

For years after I remember walking down the Copeland road towards the Kelvinhaugh ferry and the Kai Johansen pub standing there as a shrine. I always remember walking in awe while staring at the name on the way past and remembering that goal. I think it must be one of the most memorable in Rangers history especially for older bears.

There have of course been many great and bad memories in the Scottish Cup. After 133 years every football supporter in Scotland will have some memory somewhere. Even Hibs knew they had not won the trophey since the early 1900's when they played us two years ago in the final.That one hurt. 12 minutes from lifting the trophey and then see the game turn on it's head to lose 3-2 Hopefully this will be the year we can exorcise that ghost and go on to win it this time.

I know many people think that the SFA should cut all there ties with Hampden and play the Scottish internationals and Cup games at Ibrox, Parkhead or Murrayfield but for me it would never be the same as a Scottish Cup Final at Hampden

Thinking so far ahead is possibly showing a bit of disrespect to our opponents Falkirk on Sunday but given the way the team are playing I am getting lured into thinking the biggest worry will be that we don't pick up any injuries before the Oldfirm clash with Celtic next week. Wrong! The Scottish Cup is a one game and a chance for these smaller clubs to produce a shock result. Falkirk are really not that small a club and have produced many surprises in the past so they are certainly a team to take seriously.

Rangers managed to get a pitch cleared of snow to train on a grass surface and Graeme Murty was confident that they would get the Ibrox pitch in good condition in time for the game tomorrow.The problem may be the police stopping the game going ahead due to the condition of the surrounding areas.

Winning the Scottish cup will probably be the best chance we have had to redeem our pride after that infamous Hibs cup final unless Celtic collapse in the league so we should be going in to it with all guns blazing and finish Falkirk off before they get their confidence up.

 

C.mon the Gers.

 

 

Sorry guy's I don't have time to finish this off or add to it. as I have a family emergency. If a mod wants to add to it or rewrite it that is fine.

 

Pete.

 

[der Berliner 3,725]

Meanwhile ... it looks like Falkirk bring a whopping 1,300 supporters to Ibrox ...

 

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RANGERS v FALKIRK – SUPPORTER INFO

Falkirk travel to Ibrox to take on Rangers FC in the William Hill Scottish Cup Quarter Final on Sunday 4th March. Kick-off is at 4:15pm.

At present, this game is expected to go ahead as planned. We remain in contact with Rangers FC & The Scottish FA and should this change we will advise accordingly. 

Our thanks to the near 1,300 supporters that have purchased tickets for this match. The Club Shop remains inaccessible as the Falkirk Stadium has been closed until Monday and access roads and car parks remain in poor condition. We will, however, have tickets on sale at The Howgate Shopping Centre, Falkirk from 11am-2pm today. A member of our staff will be at the Help Desk during this time and we ask that all those purchasing bring as close to the correct change as possible. We do not have any card payment facility. 

Our thanks, as always, to Suzanne and her team at The Howgate who have once again provided great assistance to the club. 

There will be a ROBUST search policy with stewards backed up by Police Scotland as per ground rules; section 15 which states that persons entering the stadium consent to getting searched for prohibited items.

At this moment in time there will be no holdback at the end of the game but it will be reviewed by the Match Commander if needed.

Supporters Buses and Cars will be parked in Broomloan Road, there is a charge of £7.00 per car and £12.00 per bus. Please be advised that on street parking may be difficult to access due to the weather. 

We would ask all supporters to please take care when traveling to and from the ground and leave extra time to ensure you arrive at Ibrox Stadium for kick off. 

Thank you for your continued outstanding backing. 

 

http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/rangers-v-falkirk-supporter-info/

[boabie 230]

" RANGERS welcome Falkirk to Ibrox tomorrow and if you don’t have your ticket then you can pay at the gate.

Ticket prices for this fixture are priced at £24, for adults, £17 for concessions and £6 for juniors with pay at the gate available in the Copland Rear.

Graeme Murty’s men go into the match tomorrow looking for their sixth win in all competitions and will be hoping for packed Ibrox to roar his side on to victory. "

 

 

https://rangers.co.uk/news/tickets/pay-gate-tomorrow/

[der Berliner 3,725]

Pay At The Gate Tomorrow

 

RANGERS welcome Falkirk to Ibrox tomorrow and if you don’t have your ticket then you can pay at the gate.

Ticket prices for this fixture are priced at £24, for adults, £17 for concessions and £6 for juniors with pay at the gate available in the Copland Rear.

 

Read more here: https://rangers.co.uk/news/tickets/pay-gate-tomorrow/

 

Game info:

 

Referee - Craig Thomson
Assistants - David McGeachie and Stuart Stevenson
Fourth Official - Gavin Duncan

Missing - Ryan Jack, Ross McCrorie, Jordan Rossiter, Graham Dorrans

Doubtful - Lee Wallace, Jamie Murphy

Live on Sky Sports and Rangers TV

[compo 6,980]

When Kai scored back in 66 some eejit through my Rangers bunnet up in the air never to be seen again a waste of seven and six that was .

[boabie 230]

As to the 66 cup final - you're correct , we weren't given much of a chance in the run up to the game.

They had beat us 5-1 in the Glasgow cup final a short time before. Yogi Hughes had given Kai a hard time in that match.

The S.C. final saw Davie Provan and Kai switch positions to prevent it happening again. It had ended up in a draw but Hughes had given Provan a torrid 90 minutes. That's why the replay victory was so much sweeter because not only had Kai went back to his correct position, but tied him up and also went on to score the winner.

Over the years I've heard folk say Kai scored anywhere between 20 and 35 yards from goal. If you watch the goal he actually struck the ball from inside the box .

Incidentally, when he signed for us his name was KAJ but folk kept pronouncing it as Cadge so it got changed on team lines, press announcements, etc.

[compo 6,980]

26 minutes ago, boabie said:

As to the 66 cup final - you're correct , we weren't given much of a chance in the run up to the game.

They had beat us 5-1 in the Glasgow cup final a short time before. Yogi Hughes had given Kai a hard time in that match.

The S.C. final saw Davie Provan and Kai switch positions to prevent it happening again. It had ended up in a draw but Hughes had given Provan a torrid 90 minutes. That's why the replay victory was so much sweeter because not only had Kai went back to his correct position, but tied him up and also went on to score the winner.

Over the years I've heard folk say Kai scored anywhere between 20 and 35 yards from goal. If you watch the goal he actually struck the ball from inside the box .

Incidentally, when he signed for us his name was KAJ but folk kept pronouncing it as Cadge so it got changed on team lines, press announcements, etc.

Think he had a pub near saint Enoch square 

[Gonzo79 15,236]

My favourite two Scottish Cup memories are the Cup Final vs Aberdeen at the Piggery in '93 and another treble winning day with Lovenkrands' last minute winner.  I think my dad and me were the last folk off the terraces that day, I didn't want to leave!

 

My favourite Falkirk memory (albeit not in the cup) was at Brockville when Huistra scored the winner in his last game for us.  Another cracking day and the pies and coins flying over no-man's land were a constant source of entertainment.

[Uilleam 5,928]

51 minutes ago, compo said:

When Kai scored back in 66 some eejit through my Rangers bunnet up in the air never to be seen again a waste of seven and six that was .

The  best 7/6d you have ever lost, though....

[boabie 230]

27 minutes ago, compo said:

Think he had a pub near saint Enoch square 

Between St Enoch and Jamaica Street [Howard St ?] .