Rangers Reserves (The Swifts)

The Rangers second team originaly known as the Shields and then the Swifts are Scotlands most successful reserve team. Rangers also fielded a third team in some competitions.

The blue ribbon event of the Reserve calendar was the Second Eleven Cup. Rangers have won the trophy 25 times. Almost double that of their nearest rivals, Hearts. They have amased over 40 various league titles which is more than any other club. The Reserves also featured in senior competitions, the most notable being the North Eastern League. The following list gives a history of League membership. This is by no means exhaustive. I have reference to the Rangers third team playing in Junior competions but at present have no details of these tournaments. Rangers history books also claim that the first time Rangers played in Edinburgh was January 1st 1888 but there is a reference to Rangers Reserves playing a game in Edinburgh 2 years before in 1876.