gaspard 562 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Substitutions I believe were introduced at the start of season 1966/67 and I have tried to find who was our first sub deployed, have found this bit of info; regarding the opening LC fixtures on 13th Aug. (We played Hivs at Ibrox) Records show 10 substitutes were used in six of the matches and the unfortunate Jim Clunie of St Mirren was the first to be replaced through injury by Archie Gemmill in the match against Clyde Don't know however if Rangers used a sub that day or when we first used the facility, would appreciate some help from the GN historians and statisticians. Thanks in advance. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,014 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Interesting question the answer to which I did not know. The invaluable The Rangers Football Companion (David Docherty) shows Jimmy Millar coming on for Jim Forrest n a 5-0 victory over Falkirk at Ibrox on 8 October 1966. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 hour ago, gaspard said: Substitutions I believe were introduced at the start of season 1966/67 and I have tried to find who was our first sub deployed, have found this bit of info; regarding the opening LC fixtures on 13th Aug. (We played Hivs at Ibrox) Records show 10 substitutes were used in six of the matches and the unfortunate Jim Clunie of St Mirren was the first to be replaced through injury by Archie Gemmill in the match against Clyde Don't know however if Rangers used a sub that day or when we first used the facility, would appreciate some help from the GN historians and statisticians. Thanks in advance. That is a great question. Absolutely no idea what the answer is though. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I'd imagine it will be listed in a Rangers Historian. Damn near impossible to know where to start looking though. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,014 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Gonzo79 said: I'd imagine it will be listed in a Rangers Historian. Damn near impossible to know where to start looking though. Try #2 above. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,051 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfideldo 411 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Pretty sure it was Davie Wilson 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspard 562 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 Just now, elfideldo said: Pretty sure it was Davie Wilson When? Thanks for the suggestions folks, I have all the record books, unfortunately I'm away from home just now and have no access to my library. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,014 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, elfideldo said: Pretty sure it was Davie Wilson The same source as in #2 above has Davy Wilson coming on for Willie Henderson in a League Cup tie at Rugby Park 0-1 v Kilmarnock on 3 September 1966. I was sort of right but elfideldo was much more righter. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfideldo 411 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I think it was a league cup game in September 1966 against Kilmarnock and he came on for Willie Johnston. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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