James Tavernier’s moment of true “quality” as the captain led Rangers to win in the Scottish League Cup final at Hampden Park left Aberdeen manager Barry Robson cursing.
The Glasgow giants were only five points off the top of the table, in the Europa League knockout rounds, and holding a trophy at the end of a week that began with them behind 1-0 against Dundee at home after five minutes.
A week like this one would have been difficult for even the most sentimental Hollywood screenwriter to top, with Philippe Clement winning his first trophy as Rangers manager just two months after taking Mick Beale’s place in the Ibrox dugout.
It wasn’t a game that would stick in your memory for very long. But with 76 minutes remaining, a scissor kick finish that few right-backs in all of Europe could have managed to pull off was unleashed by the excellent skipper James Tavernier, igniting an otherwise uninteresting match.
Aberdeen lost to Rangers in the League Cup final.
“It was evident that the players gave us everything,” lamented Robson, his Dons squad unable to match Tavernier’s incredible feats of agility. “It’s evident what we tried to do when Rangers hang in there and kick balls off the field at the end.” We hope to return and compete in additional finals.
But we’re playing the Rangers, you know. They have a decent management, and they are a good side. able to defeat Real Betis in Spain this coming week. We’re up against a legitimate squad, and Tavernier had the one little something extra to win the game.
“We tried our best, and I feel bad for the supporters because we weren’t able to cross the goal line for them.”
Rangers have only won two domestic cups since 2011, and this was their first League Cup victory in the previous twelve years.
Clement, on the other hand, has only required 14 games to earn his first trophy in the Ibrox dugout. He added another winners’ medal to his already impressive collection after leading Gentk and Club Brugge to the Belgian championship.
Philippe C.
James Tavernier’s moment of true “quality” as the captain led Rangers to win in the Scottish League Cup final at Hampden Park left Aberdeen manager Barry Robson cursing.
The Glasgow giants were only five points off the top of the table, in the Europa League knockout rounds, and holding a trophy at the end of a week that began with them behind 1-0 against Dundee at home after five minutes.
A week like this one would have been difficult for even the most sentimental Hollywood screenwriter to top, with Philippe Clement winning his first trophy as Rangers manager just two months after taking Mick Beale’s place in the Ibrox dugout.
It wasn’t a game that would stick in your memory for very long. But with 76 minutes remaining, a scissor kick finish that few right-backs in all of Europe could have managed to pull off was unleashed by the excellent skipper James Tavernier, igniting an otherwise uninteresting match.
Aberdeen lost to Rangers in the League Cup final.
“It was evident that the players gave us everything,” lamented Robson, his Dons squad unable to match Tavernier’s incredible feats of agility. “It’s evident what we tried to do when Rangers hang in there and kick balls off the field at the end.” We hope to return and compete in additional finals.
But we’re playing the Rangers, you know. They have a decent management, and they are a good side. able to defeat Real Betis in Spain this coming week. We’re up against a legitimate squad, and Tavernier had the one little something extra to win the game.
“We tried our best, and I feel bad for the supporters because we weren’t able to cross the goal line for them.”
Rangers have only won two domestic cups since 2011, and this was their first League Cup victory in the previous twelve years.
Clement, on the other hand, has only required 14 games to earn his first trophy in the Ibrox dugout. He added another winners’ medal to his already impressive collection after leading Gentk and Club Brugge to the Belgian championship.
In his first trophy as Ibrox leader, Philippe Clement wins
It’s currently in the bank. This one is ours. The group has demonstrated its ability to write history, Clement says BBC Sport. “We went to Real Betis on Thursday and did it again today. That is very remarkable. Despite that exhilarating moment, we remained focused. That is very significant.
“Over the coming weeks and months, we must now verify that we are expanding. We don’t discuss the title. It’s a marathon, that. Both today and in Seville, our two sprints thus far, have gone well. That is a different sport; the remainder of the season is a marathon. We must put our own needs first.
“We have to continue to work hard, remain driven, and develop as a group as a club. When we act in that way, success follows naturally.
Elément receives first trophy as boss of Ibrox
It’s currently in the bank. This one is ours. The group has demonstrated its ability to write history, Clement says BBC Sport. “We went to Real Betis on Thursday and did it again today. That is very remarkable. Despite that exhilarating moment, we remained focused. That is very significant.
“Over the coming weeks and months, we must now verify that we are expanding. We don’t discuss the title. It’s a marathon, that. Both today and in Seville, our two sprints thus far, have gone well. That is a different sport; the remainder of the season is a marathon. We must put our own needs first.
“We have to continue to work hard, remain driven, and develop as a group as a club. When we act in that way, success follows naturally.
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