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Steven Mair

Clive Tyldesley delivers emotional Rangers monologue as Ibrox commentator drops Helicopter Sunday reference

Commentator Clive Tyldesley proved he's learned to love Rangers after the full-time whistle in Sunday's demolition derby.

A 4-1 victory over Celtic made it four wins out of five for Steven Gerrard's side with a 1-1 draw at Parkhead in March the only blot on the copybook in Glasgow's famous fixture.

Tyldesley has been the match commentator for the club's in-house game day offering to season ticket holders and pay-per-view customers - when he hasn't had duties down south to attend to.

The broadcaster has made it clear how much he's enjoyed being part of such an unusual yet successful season at the newly-crowned champions.

And as the full-time whistle blew on Sunday afternoon Tyldesley launched into an emotional monologue filled with some classic Ibrox references, such as a throwback to Helicopter Sunday when the league title was wrapped up in dramatic fashion on the final day in 2005.

He began: "The best team in Scotland win again. On their day, on every day this season, Rangers have been simply the best.

"30 Premiership games, no defeats. Five Old Firm games, no defeats, 18 league games here at Ibrox, no slip-ups. 23 points clear at the top with Celtic and the rest barely in sight.

"Champions two months ago, but still winning like champions.

"Number 55 is a very, very special title season. Livingston and Aberdeen stand in the way of invincibility, of a perfect home record, of new defensive records.

"But the next time the final whistle sounds here at Ibrox the Premiership trophy will be here ready for collection - no helicopter necessary.

"And the next time after that, hopefully you will all be here to see the best team in Scotland for yourselves.

"They are quite something. Rangers 4, Celtic 1."

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