It's hard not to think of rainy Scottish evenings, boisterous stands, and Dick Advocaat's Rangers team when you see this jersey. The white away football shirt with red and blue chest stripes has become a cult classic among Rangers fans – and MOLS 9 on the back makes it extra interesting in a Danish context. Peter Møller actually also played for the club during that period, but "Mols" here refers to Michael Mols, the Dutch striker who became a huge crowd favorite at Ibrox.
Facts
* Club: Rangers FC
* Season: 2000–2001
* Player print: MOLS 9 (newer than 2000)
* Brand: Nike
* Size: approx. Large fit
* Measurements: 73 cm length / 52 cm width
* Notes: Several small stains and fraying at the bottom hem (visible in pictures), back print is newer and slightly faded.
FOOTBALL MEMORIES
Rangers entered the 2000–01 season with expectations of dominance in Scotland. The club had financial muscle, a packed Ibrox, and a team full of international stars. Celtic pressed hard during this period, and the rivalry between the two Glasgow clubs was at boiling point almost every weekend. It wasn't always pretty – but it was always intense.
Michael Mols was one of the players the fans really took to their hearts. The small Dutch striker had already shown his level before his serious injury in 1999, and even after the injury, he maintained his status among Rangers supporters. He was technically strong, intelligent in his runs, and had a calmness in front of goal that made him dangerous, even when the pace around him exploded. That's why "MOLS 9" still holds a strong place among many Rangers fans.
Should "MOLS 9" hang with a Rangers collector, a nostalgic 00s fan, or perhaps with a Dane with a soft spot for Scandinavians in British football?
