1998–99 in Scottish football

The 1998–99 season was the 102nd season of Scottish league football.

League Competitions

cottish Premier League

ummary

The 1998-99 SPL season was one that ended in success for Rangers. Dutchman Dick Advocaat was brought in to replace Walter Smith at Rangers and made major changes, bringing in many players.

Rangers were comfortable for most of the season, being top for most of it. Their main low of the season was a 5–1 defeat to Celtic at Parkhead. After beating Aberdeen 3–1 at Ibrox on the 25th of April, Rangers had a chance to clinch the title at Parkhead on the 2nd of May. Rangers had never won the league at Parkhead before, but Celtic had won the league at Ibrox in the past.

Rangers did what they wanted to do with a 3–0 victory. 2 goals from Neil McCann and a Jorg Albertz penalty gave Rangers their 100th league victory over Celtic. The match was overshadowed by the controversy during and after the game. 3 players were sent off and referee Hugh Dallas was hit by a coin thrown from the Celtic end. [cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/scottish_premier/334094.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Rangers make history out of chaos|date=1999-05-03|accessdate=2007-06-09]

Rangers were presented with the trophy the following week at home to Hearts. The match ended 0–0. Dunfermline Athletic were relegated to the First Division.

Table

cottish Third Division

FWA awards

Key:
* (A) = Away match
* (H) = Home match
* WCQG6 = World Cup Qualifying - Group 6
* F = Friendly

ee also

* Dundee United FC Season 1998-99
* Rangers F.C. season 1998-99

Notes and references