Lewis Ferguson spotted amid wild celebrations as Scotland star set for incredible milestone stretching half a century
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LEWIS FERGUSON is set for a remarkable personal milestone to cap his season when he becomes the first Bologna captain to lead their team out in the Copa Italia final for more than half a century.
The Rossoblu booked their spot in next months' Rome showpiece with a 2-1 second leg win over Empoli which consolidated their 4-0 advantage from the first game.
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Bologna players celebrate after the match
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Lewis Ferguson gives thumbs up
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Lorenzo De Silvestri of Bologna FC celebrates with the megaphone afterwards
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And there were predictably wild celebrations at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium when it became clear that Bologna would play in the showpiece match of the Italian season for the first time in 51 years.
Their last appearance in the match came back in the 1973-74 season, when they lost on penalties to Palermo after a 1-1 draw.
And they now know they will face Milan in the clash, after the Rossoneri took care of their city rivals Inter in the other semi-final.
The former Aberdeen midfielder didn't get on the pitch on the night but is fit again after the recent injury which cost him the chance to take on Napoli.
And he was right at the heart of the celebrations as Italy international Lorenzo de Silvestri took the megaphone - Kieran Tierney style - to lead the fans on the curva.
Ferguson's future has been a source of some intrigue - despite the fact his current contract runs for another three years and his immediate future at Vincenzo Italiano's team is secure.
Serie A rivals Napoli, where Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour are helping put together a remarkable title challenge, are believed to be massive admirers while Juventus have been keen in the past.
In an interview with transfermarkt.co.uk Ferguson said: 'I'm happy here and if we are playing in the Champions League then of course I would be happy to stay here.
'Also, if not, it's a beautiful place and a great club who's given me a lot. So I'm really happy here.
"There was interest last summer. There'll be interest again at some point.
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"That's just the way football goes. That's the nature of the game.
"And let's say you never know what's going to happen in the future.'
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