Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Struth | ||
Date of birth | 16 June 1875 | ||
Place of birth | Leith, Scotland | ||
Date of death | 21 September 1956 | (aged 81)||
Place of death | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Managerial career | |||
Years | Team | ||
1914–1920 | Rangers (assistant) | ||
1920–1954 | Rangers |
William Struth (16 June 1875 – 21 September 1956) was a Scottish football manager. He was the second manager of Rangers Football Club, leading the club for 34 years between 1920 and 1954, as well as being the holder of a number of other positions, including director. Struth is one of the most successful managers in Scottish and British football history, winning 30 major trophies in his career; a record 18 Scottish league championships, 10 Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups.