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Rangers F.C. is incorporated

When
1899
Where
Glasgow
Episodes
1

Rangers Football Club, based in Glasgow, was formally incorporated as a limited company on 27 May 1899. This legal transition established The Rangers Football Club Ltd, marking a significant administrative development for the organization that had been active since its formation in 1872.

Episodes

  1. 27 May 1899 · GlasgowIncorporation as Limited Company

    Rangers Football Club was formally incorporated as a limited company on 27 May 1899, forming The Rangers Football Club Ltd.

Background and detail

Incorporation. On 27 May 1899, Rangers Football Club formally incorporated, forming The Rangers Football Club Ltd. This transition marked the club's shift to a limited company structure. At the time of incorporation, William Wilton, the club's match secretary, was appointed as the first manager, signaling a new phase in the club's administrative history.

Pre-Incorporation Context. Prior to incorporation, Rangers had achieved notable successes, including winning the Scottish Cup in 1894, 1897, and 1898. The 1898–99 season saw the club win all eighteen league games, establishing a perfect record. These achievements preceded the club's legal changes in 1899.

People involved

Sources

  1. Rangers F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
  2. History of Rangers F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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