The 2003-04 campaign delivered a competitive but tumultuous season for Rangers as The Gers clinched a second-place finish in the Scottish Premier League. Leading the charge was the clinical Georgian forward Shota Arveladze, whose 12 league goals proved vital in a campaign built on a strong start with seven consecutive wins but ultimately unravelled following key defeats to rivals Celtic. Despite the financial difficulties that forced the sale of top players and resulted in a trophyless season, the second-place finish secured a crucial spot in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.