by Aleks V | On this day in 1972, Rangers FC won their sole European trophy, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, in a dramatic 3-2 battle against Dynamo Moscow at Camp Nou in Barcelona. In honor of the 45th anniversary of the historic final, here are some lesser-known facts about the game: 1. The first Soviet team in a European final Dynamo Moscow in the 1972 Cup Winners' Cup Final....

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by Aleks V | 2017 marks the 160th anniversary of the world's first football club, Sheffield FC. Sheffield 160 is a bi-weekly series that goes behind the scenes of the historic club through interviews with players and staff. This week, Aleks chats with former Sheffield FC Ladies defender, Natasha Cooke, on her time at the club. Cooke was instrumental in helping the team win the treble in the...

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by Aleks V | 2017 marks the 160th anniversary of the world's first football club, Sheffield FC. Sheffield 160 is a bi-weekly series that goes behind the scenes of the historic club through interviews with players and staff. This week, former Sheffield FC forward, Conor Higginson, recalls his time at the club and talks about his football career in general. Conor Higginson at Sheffield FC. Photo: sheffieldfc.com What were your...

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