{"product_id":"rangers-1894-world-champions","title":"Rangers - 1894 World Champions","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1894 World Championship Match\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the late 19th century, before international club competitions existed, leading clubs from England and Scotland occasionally met in matches promoted as “World Championship” contests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese were not official tournaments, but they carried genuine prestige. \u003cb\u003eOnly clubs who were reigning league champions or major cup holders were considered eligible to take part\u003c\/b\u003e—if a team did not hold one of those honours, the match \u003cb\u003ewould not\u003c\/b\u003e have been regarded as a true championship contest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe meeting at Ibrox in April 1894 met that standard. Both sides entered as cup holders, with \u003cb\u003eRangers having just won the Scottish Cup for the first time in their history\u003c\/b\u003e, and Notts County appearing as FA Cup holders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRangers 3 – 1 Notts County\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIbrox Park, Glasgow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e30 April 1894\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAttendance: 3,000\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRangers won the match 3–1 in front of around 3,000 spectators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were the more organised side from the outset, relying on sharp passing and teamwork. Their forwards combined well and moved the ball quickly, while Notts County’s approach was more direct, depending on individual runs and longer kicking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRangers took the lead through \u003cb\u003eJ. Campbell\u003c\/b\u003e, finishing a well-worked move. Notts County responded strongly and equalised through \u003cb\u003eDaft\u003c\/b\u003e, taking advantage of an opening to bring the scores level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the break, Rangers took control of the game. Their superior movement began to stretch the County defence, and \u003cb\u003eCampbell scored again\u003c\/b\u003e to restore the lead. As Notts County pushed forward in search of another equaliser, gaps began to appear at the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRangers made the result safe with a third goal from \u003cb\u003eJ. McPherson\u003c\/b\u003e, finishing another flowing attacking move. From that point on, they controlled the match comfortably through to the final whistle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRangers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcCreadie; Drummond, Arnott; McPherson, Kelso, Marshall; Campbell, Hamilton, McMahon, Kerr, Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotts County:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhitehouse; Lyons, Keetley; Reynolds, Needham, Shelton; H. Daft, J. Daft, Oswald, Toman, Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRangers’ victory was built on superior teamwork, sharper passing, and better organisation across the pitch. While Notts County competed well and briefly drew level, they were unable to cope with the sustained pressure and movement of the Scottish side in the second half.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe match highlighted the contrast in playing styles between the two countries—Scotland’s emphasis on combination football against England’s more direct approach—with Rangers’ method proving decisive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir success on the day confirmed their standing at the top of the British game and led to their recognition at the time as \u003cb\u003eWorld Champions\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will only pay shipping\/postage for 1 item, no matter how many items you purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscounts are given for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize: A3, A4, A5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaper: 400gsm premium art stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrint quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny issues please contact me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:paul@worldvintagecolours.com\"\u003epaul@worldvintagecolours.com\u003c\/a\u003e by clicking the hyperlink and I will get back to you ASAP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Vintage Colours","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":48244009271488,"sku":"Rangers 1894WC - A3","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":48244009304256,"sku":"Rangers 1894WC - A4","price":8.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":48244009337024,"sku":"Rangers 1894WC - A5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/A3-1894WorldChampionship-Rangers_7854690e-76a0-4e68-a652-b335d8e1b3f6.jpg?v=1777815049","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/rangers-1894-world-champions","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}