Rangers 1896/97

Rangers Football Club 1896/97

Holders of the Scottish, Glasgow, and Charity Cups

The 1896/97 season stands as one of the most distinguished and silver-laden campaigns in the early history of Rangers Football Club. At a time when Scottish football was still shaping its identity, Rangers asserted themselves as a dominant force, completing a remarkable cup treble that confirmed their status among the elite of the Scottish game.

During this season, Rangers captured the Scottish Cup, the Glasgow Cup, and the Charity Cup, a rare and prestigious achievement in the nineteenth century. These competitions were fiercely contested, particularly the Glasgow Cup, which pitted the city’s leading clubs against one another in matches of intense rivalry and public interest. To emerge victorious across all three tournaments was a testament to the club’s depth, organisation, and tactical maturity.

The team itself reflected the transitional era of football in the 1890s — a blend of rugged physicality and increasing tactical awareness. The presence of specialised roles such as half-backs and a dedicated goalkeeper illustrates how the modern structure of the game was beginning to take shape. Rangers’ strength lay not only in attack but in balance across the field, with disciplined defending, industrious half-backs, and a forward line capable of decisive moments when it mattered most.

The season’s honours were achieved in an age before league dominance became the primary measure of success. Cup football carried immense prestige, and Rangers’ ability to prevail repeatedly in knockout competition demonstrated composure, resilience, and an understanding of the demands of high-pressure fixtures.

By the close of the 1896/97 campaign, Rangers had firmly cemented their reputation as one of Scotland’s foremost clubs. The trophies secured that year were more than silverware — they were symbols of a club establishing tradition, authority, and ambition at the dawn of organised Scottish football.

This team, captured here at the height of its success, represents an important chapter in Rangers’ formative years and a lasting reminder of the club’s early place at the summit of the Scottish game.

A complimentary A4 with the team lineup on accompanies the image. 

Product details:

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• Size: A3, A4, A5
• Single Sided
• Paper: 400gsm premium art stock
• Print quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution
• Finish: Unframed
• Watermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print
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A striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.

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