We are delighted to announce that Club 1872 Contributors have approved the funding of various heritage projects in partnership with Rangers Football Club – details below.
Projects to be supported by Club 1872:
Improvements to Ibrox Trophy Room and other key rooms within the Bill Struth main stand building.
Improvements to the room’s fabrics, including consistent wall finishes, electrical works, improved lighting, enhanced security, and preservation of artefacts. This extends across the Trophy Room, Managers office, Blue room and potentially beyond.
Mosaics – Main Stand Gable Ends
Conservation and restoration of the lion crest mosaic at both ends of the Main Stand. The Copland end requires significant restoration.
Mosaics – Main Stand Front Door
Restoration of the entrance porch mosaic crest, which is currently damaged through wear, cracking, and dis-colouration.
Main Stand Structural Steel
Cleaning of the white structural steelwork by specialist contractors to remove dirt, algae, and biological growth.
Main Stand Facade Works
Structural engineering assessment to define the scope for future preservation and restoration of the iconic Archibald Leitch façade. This is expected to support significant future restoration projects for Club 1872 in the future.
Blue Pitch-Side Track
Reconditioning of the blue track that goes around the pitch at Ibrox Stadium.
Brake Club Banner Conservation
Conservation work needs to be carried out on the brake club banner the club previously purchased as part of its heritage strategy. The objective is to stabilise and preserve the object. Until this is done it cannot be put on display.
Blue Room Paintings
Restoration of the existing mosaic-style paintings in the Blue Room where areas have deteriorated. Any future additions or extensions would be costed separately.
Statue Waxing
Protective waxing of the Ibrox Disaster Memorial statue and Walter Smith statue. The Ibrox disaster Memorial statue in particular is showing signs of deterioration.
Minute book digitisation (and supporter engagement)
Digitisation of the Club’s historic, hand-written minute books, which require specialist scanning and interpretation. This could include a supporter engagement element similar to other clubs’ successful transcription initiatives.
Cap Corridor Outside Trophy Room
Creation of a new display in the corridor outside the Trophy Room and Members Lounge, where the cap collection previously sat before its transfer to the Museum.
Walter Smith Statue Lighting
Installation of appropriate lighting to illuminate the Walter Smith statue at night, matching the treatment given to the John Greig memorial statue.
The Club will now proceed to secure final costings with vendors and suppliers. As individual projects begin, we will provide fuller cost breakdowns and progress updates.
This approach represents the beginning of our transition to a heritage and shareholder focused relationship between the Club and Club 1872. Fundamentally this is grounded in regular, ongoing investment and supporting our greater Rangers community interests, ensuring that Contributors see clear, tangible benefits for their donations. This is just the beginning of this new phase of Club 1872’s development and we look forward to identifying further new projects on which we can partner with the club.
We thank Contributors for their continued support and for their participation in this poll.
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