Kenny Miller has stirred up a hornet’s nest along with his declare that a Rangers Europa League victory can be “proper up there with the Lisbon Lions”.
The previous Ibrox striker reckons Gio Van Bronckhorst ’s aspect are on the verge of Rangers’ best ever feat and one which might match something Celtic have achieved on the continent, even their historic European Cup win of 1967.
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Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, stated: "I agree with Kenny Miller that ought to Rangers win the Europa League 2022 it could be the perfect achievement ever in Scottish soccer. With all of the riches in European soccer immediately the percentages are stacked towards groups with out severe funding. Celtic gained the Outdated European Cup again within the days of black and white TV whenever you solely needed to beat 4 or 5 groups to win it. There was extra folks watching Charlie Chaplin and Charlie Chan these days.”
However Martin Leggat emailed: “May you let Mr Miller know that Celtic gained the European Cup by beating the champions of their nation and an Inter Milan crew who had been twice winners in earlier seasons with a a lot bigger funds than Celtic who had all locally-born gamers.”
And Jim Nichol, Armadale, stated: “What an embarrassing assertion from Miller. Time to return again to planet Earth, Kenny.”
Gordon Ashley claimed: “The arguments that a Rangers Europa League win would higher the Lisbon Lions maintain no water in any respect. Celtic performed and beat the champions of 5 nations together with France and Italy, who had all the perfect gamers anyway. Rangers have crushed no champions. It wouldn’t even be the second largest achievement as Aberdeen beating Actual Madrid would blow it away.”
Wouldn't it higher Celtic’s achievement successful the league this season although? Onto chapter two of the controversy.
Andy Scott, Edinburgh, stated: “Within the basic run of issues successful a European trophy is a a lot increased accolade than a Scottish Premier league title. If, at the beginning of the season, you supplied Celtic or Rangers the selection, each would plump for European glory over one other home bauble. Solely two exceptions I can consider, the stopping/successful of 10 in a row for every crew. Let's hope that Rangers can convey again one thing aside from oranges from Seville.”
Eddie Easson, Ballingry, added: “Celtic’s achievement in successful the league eclipses something that Rangers have executed this season as much as but. From final season ending 25 factors behind to successful the season is unimaginable. If it was a basic election it could a landslide victory. That is Celtic time now. Rangers had their day on Thursday and one other nice day may come. It simply exhibits how good Celtic are when their deadliest rivals who've executed nice in Europe however can’t compete with Celtic within the league.”
And Kenny Wilson, Moffat, stated: “The Premiership is the one league on this planet the place the perfect crew is the one which finishes second though the winners have six extra factors scored extra objectives conceded much less objectives and beat them twice out of 4 league video games. Had been Celtic the perfect crew within the league once they bought to Seville however misplaced the league? No after all they weren’t however as all the time Rangers followers have selective reminiscences.”
Onto the weekend’s motion and Alan McGaw, Alloa, stated: “It was good to see that Gio modified the crew towards Dundee United. He ought to over the subsequent two video games play the younger ones and provides our major males a break. The perimeter gamers are the long run for the membership.”
Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, is already waiting for the summer season switch market. He referred to as to say: “Given Jamie McGrath has made solely two appearances for Wigan Athletic, will he make a return to Scotland and certainly signal for Aberdeen this summer season?”
Lastly, Invoice Waugh, Glasgow, referred to as to congratulate Scott Brown on his profession after File Sport broke the story of the ex-Celtic and Scotland skipper hanging up his boots. Invoice stated:: “An enormous due to Scott for all he has executed for Celtic and all of the reminiscences. It confirmed the character of the person too when he shook Glen Kamara’s hand after the stunning abuse he bought. Sit up for seeing him again at Parkhead sooner or later.”