14-03-2025
'Interim One gets the better of the Special One'
Former Rangers striker Steven Thompson on BBC Sportsound"I've got to give them massive credit because at 2-0 down, heading into extra time, I feared for Rangers."But they managed to galvanise themselves and regain composure. They showed a lot of bravery, shown mostly by their captain James Tavernier. Rangers' penalties were excellent and Jack Butland was phenomenal."Former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday on BBC Sportsound"Butland is the hero. We talked about his lack of form this season compared to last. All of that is firmly out the window. I'm delighted for him - it's a lonely position being a goalkeeper and he deserves all the credit he gets for two massive stops in the shooutout."Rangers were second best for large parts of the night, but they will not care."Commentator Liam McLeod on BBC Sportsound"The Interim One has got the better of the Special One."Rangers were pushed to the brink but prevailed in a competition they cannot do too much wrong in. This is where they come to life for sure. What a night it's been for them."Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield on TNT Sports"James Tavernier was amazing in central defence. Leon Balogun, he's such a voice on the pitch, but he's so athletic as well. When you've got that athleticism going back the way it makes it so much easier to press high, because you know he won't get caught out for pace."
