Richard Gough admits he had a tear in his eye as he watched Rangers reach the Europa League final on the nosiest night he has heard at Ibrox.
The man who skippered Gers to a record-equalling ninth consecutive title, and a European campaign that took them one game from the Champions League final, felt the atmosphere was “spine-tingling” for the semi-final second leg.
Rangers dispatched RB Leipzig 3-1 to overcome a first-leg deficit and set up a trip to Seville to face Eintracht Frankfurt on May 21, with many of the players dedicating the victory to long-serving kit man Jimmy Bell, who died earlier this week.
“I’m still pinching myself,” Gough told BBC Radio Scotland. “I came in on Wednesday night from San Diego and I was at the game. I did some work in the fan zone and I could feel the emotion. It was an emotional night because of Jimmy Bell as well.
“The team were absolutely fantastic. I played at Ibrox on some huge nights, notably Marseille, Leeds United, winning league titles, but honestly last night was as loud as I’ve heard the place. I have never heard anything like it before. It was spine-tingling to be there.
“I am so proud of the team, I am so proud for the supporters of our club. I was standing with John Greig and I must admit we both had a wee tear in our eye.
“A remarkable achievement from the team and the club from where we were. I don’t think any Rangers supporter saw us making a European final for a while.”
