Rangers and Celtic are the two most dominant and successful clubs in the history of Scottish football, boasting a combined total of over 100 Scottish Premiership titles and an extensive collection of domestic trophies. Their meetings on the pitch are fascinating battles for pride and bragging rights between two clubs with strong identities.
Founded in 1872, Rangers FC is a club steeped in history and tradition. The Gers were one of the 11 original members of the Scottish Football League. For more than a century, they remained in the top tier of Scottish football until a financial crisis during the 2011/12 season saw the club enter administration.
Rangers were placed in the fourth tier of Scottish football, but won three promotions in four seasons to return to the top flight in the 2016/17 season. They ended Celtic’s nine-year winning streak by claiming their record-breaking 55th league title in the 2020/21 season.
Celtic FC were founded 15 years after Rangers, with a noble aim to alleviate poverty in Glasgow’s Irish immigrant population. They evolved into a sublime football team and remain the only Scottish club to win the European Cup. Celtic beat Inter Milan 2-1 in the 1967 European Cup final before losing to Feyenoord in the final three years later.
While struggling on the European stage, the Hoops have prospered within Scottish football since Rangers went into administration in 2012. Celtic are looking to maintain their dominance and surpass Rangers' league title record. However, the Gers will not be beaten without a fight, and their fans are desperate for their team to reclaim their place at the top of Scottish football.
Rangers FC vs Celtic FC Head to Head
Their rivalry is unbelievably competitive. As of October 2023, Rangers hold the bragging rights when it comes to the most wins in the Old Firm Derby. In over 400 matches, this fixture has finished level more than 100 times. Rangers have run out winners three more times than Celtic have.
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Rangers FC vs Celtic FC Connections
No player has ever moved between the two clubs, yet there are a few players who have represented both Rangers and Celtic.
In 2006, Kenny Miller became the third player since World War II to play for both Rangers and Celtic. He initially joined Rangers from Hibernian in June 2000, but stayed only one season before joining Wolves. Miller returned to Scotland five years later and signed for Celtic on a free transfer, but he scored only 11 goals in 46 appearances before signing for Derby County.
Miller’s best time in Scotland was yet to come. He enjoyed two more spells in the famous royal blue of Rangers - between 2008-2011 and 2014-2018. Miller scored 116 goals in a Rangers jersey, before finishing his career with stints at Livingston, Dundee and Partick Thistle.
