(Reuters) – Rangers supervisor Giovanni van Bronckhorst mentioned they toasted former membership kitman Jimmy Bell, who died this week aged 69, after their Europa League semi-final victory over RB Leipzig on Thursday.
Goals from James Tavernier, Glen Kamara and John Lundstram fired Rangers to a 3-1 win over the German aspect on Thursday and a 3-2 victory on mixture as they progressed to their first European ultimate for the reason that 2008 UEFA Cup.
“I’m very pleased with the efficiency of my workforce. The interplay with the followers at this time was wonderful… we had been celebrating after reaching the ultimate, additionally within the locker room. And it was very nice,” van Bronckhorst informed reporters.
“But I feel we ended the environment of partying… to have a very nice toast to Jimmy the kitman, who I’m positive was watching from above, and we toasted on his life and achievements, what he is performed for this membership and we’ll miss him for the remainder of our lives.”
Lundstram, whose Eightieth-minute strike proved to be the distinction within the tie, devoted his objective to Bell, who served at Ibrox for over 30 years and was a favorite amongst followers.
“Words cannot describe how a lot Jimmy meant to all of us. He was the bedrock of the membership and touched everybody. I’ve solely been right here for one season however he took me in and I am unable to communicate extremely sufficient of him,” mentioned the previous Sheffield United midfielder.
Rangers will tackle Eintracht Frankfurt within the ultimate on May 18, the place the Scottish champions shall be bidding to win a second European trophy 50 years after the 1972 Winners’ Cup.
(Reporting by Dhruv Munjal in Bengaluru; Editing by Frank Jack Daniel)
