{"product_id":"rangers-1896-97","title":"Rangers 1896\/97","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRangers Football Club 1896\/97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolders of the Scottish, Glasgow, and Charity Cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e1896\/97 season\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003ecup treble\u003c\/b\u003e that confirmed their status among the elite of the Scottish game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this season, Rangers captured the \u003cb\u003eScottish Cup\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eGlasgow Cup\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003eCharity Cup\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complimentary A4 with the team lineup on accompanies the image. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Vintage Colours","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":47261700260032,"sku":"Rangers 1896\/97 A3","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":47261700292800,"sku":"Rangers 1896\/97 A4","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":47261700325568,"sku":"Rangers 1896\/97 A5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/A3-Rangers189697-FinalVersion_089d36d7-6eb8-42e6-8dc3-6c850cc44afa.jpg?v=1769207501","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/rangers-1896-97","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}