NOW YOU KNOW: Derek Parlane

[pete 2,499]

NOW YOU KNOW: Derek Parlane was on the bench in Rangers' 3-2 European Cup-Winners' Cup Final victory over Moscow Dynamo in 1972

 

 

DEREK PARLANE became a fans’ favourite at Ibrox at the tender age of 18 after scoring in Rangers’ historic 2-0 victory Bayern Munich in the semi-final of the European Cup-Winners’ Cup at Ibrox in 1972…

 

SEAN (Kinning Park) – Can you tell me how many goals Derek Parlane scored for Rangers and Scotland, and did he play in the 1972 Cup-Winners’ Cup Final?

 

Derek Parlane was at Ibrox for 10 years (1970-80). In 202 appearances he scored 80 goals, the most famous being Rangers second goal in the Cup-Winners’ Cup semi-final in 1972 against the great Bayern Munich (Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Uli Hoeness, Sepp Maier, etc) in only his third game for the first team.

 

Derek was on the subs bench for the final which Rangers won 3-2 against Moscow Dynamo at the Nou Camp.

 

Derek became known as the ‘King of Ibrox’ and was inducted into Hall of Fame in 2010.

 

In his very successful time at Rangers he won three league titles, three Scottish Cups, three League Cups and the European Cup- Winners’ Cup.

 

Derek had a varied and far travelled career, taking him to England, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Belgium.

 

He played for several teams including Leeds United, Manchester City, Swansea City and Airdrieonians.

 

He earned 12 caps for Scotland scoring once against Northern Ireland at Hampden in a 3-0 win in 1975.

 

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/15562941.NOW_YOU_KNOW__Derek_Parlane_was_on_the_bench_in_Rangers__39__3_2_European_Cup_Winners__39__Cup_Final_victory_over_Moscow_Dynamo_in_1972/

[Gonzo79 15,294]

Any Rangers articles or pictures relating to the 70s are enjoyable.

 

I missed it all (born in '79) but the players, Jock Wallace, The Derry, Ibrox Park and the fans - it was a truly golden era after two things from which the club may never have recovered (Ibrox disaster and that lot wiinning 9 - not that the two things are comparable), if it weren't for our spirit and work ethic.

 

Parlane was a favourite and deservedly so.

 

Remember Bears, we can get back on top again.

Edited September 28, 2017 by Gonzo79

[JohnMc 2,754]

There was something about Parlane that epitomised cool. He'd slightly longer hair and always seemed younger than the other players even when he wasn't. You felt he could have had a part in Starsky and Hutch managing a trendy night club.

[Frankie 8,562]

Parlane is always someone I enjoy listening to talking about football.

 

It's a shame he's not more involved with the media.