– Rangers supervisor Giovanni van Bronckhorst mentioned they toasted former membership kitman Jimmy Bell, who died this week aged 69, after their Europa League semi-final victory over RB Leipzig on Thursday.
Targets from James Tavernier, Glen Kamara and John Lundstram fired Rangers to a 3-1 win over the German facet on Thursday and a 3-2 victory on combination as they progressed to their first European ultimate for the reason that 2008 UEFA Cup.
“I’m very happy with the efficiency of my group. The interplay with the followers at this time was wonderful… we had been celebrating after reaching the ultimate, additionally within the locker room. And it was very nice,” van Bronckhorst informed reporters.
“However I believe we ended the environment of partying… to have a very nice toast to Jimmy the kitman, who I’m certain was watching from above, and we toasted on his life and achievements, what he’s performed for this membership and we'll miss him for the remainder of our lives.”
Lundstram, whose Eightieth-minute strike proved to be the distinction within the tie, devoted his aim to Bell, who served at Ibrox for over 30 years and was a favorite amongst followers.
“Phrases can’t describe how a lot Jimmy meant to all of us. He was the bedrock of the membership and touched everybody. I’ve solely been right here for one season however he took me in and I can’t communicate extremely sufficient of him,” mentioned the previous Sheffield United midfielder.
Rangers will tackle Eintracht Frankfurt within the ultimate on Could 18, the place the Scottish champions can be bidding to win a second European trophy 50 years after the 1972 Winners’ Cup.
Post a Comment