BEARGER 1,829 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Bloody iPad! This is a photo from "Rangers the New Era" and purports to show the team of 1898-99 that won all 18 league games. Front row third from right is said to be Finlay Speedie and it is, but Finlay Speedie did not sign for Rangers till 1900 I believe. This picture is all over the Internet, probably taken from the New Era book. The Complete History states that Speedie signed in 1900 and that is repeated in various places on Internet, once again probably from "Complete Record". Does anyone know when the photo was taken? Any definite date for Soeedie signing for us? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,209 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I think the photo is taken later than the Invincible's season. Jacky Robertson didn't sign for the club until 1899/00 also IIRC. I think Speedie's first game was in season 1900/01. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 5,912 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Yep, Speedie signed in 1900, and was a regular in Wilton's teams. He left in 1906 for Newcastle. I remember seeing his Military Medal at Stirling Castle, regimental HQ of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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