Tennents Caledonian Cup

 

The Caledonian Cup was the creation of William Waddell, In 1974 Rangers had been invited to participate in Barcelona’s prestigious pre season tournament Joan Gamper Trophy. Waddell was impressed with the format and decided that Rangers should hold there own event. The competition was the first of its kind in British football and ran for 4 years. Throughout its yeart history the occasion was sponsored by brewers Tennents who provided a magnificent trophy worth L1000.

 

1976-77

 

Semi Finals 2nd August 1976 Ibrox Stadium 35,000

Rangers 2-0 Partick Thistle

Southampton 1-1 Manchester City (Southampton won on the toss of a coin)

 

Third Place Match 3rd August 1976 Ibrox Stadium 40,000

Manchester City 4-0 Partick Thistle

 

Final 3rd August 1976 Ibrox Stadium 40,000

Southampton 2-1 Rangers

 

1977-78

 

Semi Finals 6 August 1977 Ibrox Stadium 40,000

Rangers 3-0 Southampton

West Brom 4-3 St Mirren

 

Third Place Match 7 August 1977 Ibrox Stadium 40,000

Southampton 2-1 St Mirren

 

Final 7 August 1977 Ibrox Stadium 40,000

West Brom 2-0 Rangers

 

1978-79

 

Semi Finals 5 August 1978 Ibrox Stadium 30,000

Rangers 3-1 Hearts

Southampton 1-1 West Brom (Southampton wonon penalties)

 

Third Place Match 6 August 1978 Ibrox Stadium 32,000

Hearts 2-0 West Brom

 

Final 6 August 1978 Ibrox Stadium 32,000

Rangers 4-1 Southampton

 

1979-80

 

Semi Final 3 August 1979 Ibrox Stadium 19,000

Rangers 3-2 West Ham United

Kilmarnock ?-? Brighton

 

Third Place Match 4 August 1979 Ibrox Stadium 20,000

West Ham United ?-? Brighton

 

Final 4 August 1979 Ibrox Stadium 20,000

Kilmarnock 2-2 Rangers

Kilmarnock won 5-4 on penalties