BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Rangers' 4-2 aggregate win over Braga sealed their place in the last 16 of the Europa League after two accomplished performances against the Portuguese outfit. The Ibrox club were 2-0 down with an hour played during the first leg in Govan but Steven Gerrard's side rallied to produce a remarkable 3-2 win at home. On Wednesday they travelled to Portugal for the return leg and left as 1-0 winners thanks to Ryan Kent's breakaway strike. After recording back-to-back wins over Braga, Rangershave now matched an achievement that no other Scottish club has for EIGHTEEN years. The two victories are the first time any Scottish team has won home and away in a knockout European tie (excluding qualifiers) since celtic pulled off the same feat in 2002. The Parkhead club made it all the way to the UEFA Cup final in the 2002/03 campaign, before they ultimately came up short against Jose Mourinho's Porto. On their way, in the second round, Martin O'Neill's team defeated Blackburn Rovers home and away - the last time any Scottish team did so in Europe. But now Rangers have brought that 18-year record to an end following their victories over Braga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Was fantastic. Batter hearts on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, WATP-FOREVER said: Was fantastic. Batter hearts on Sunday. You might want to recheck your schedule. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Just now, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: You might want to recheck your schedule. Whats the matter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, WATP-FOREVER said: Whats the matter? The game is Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelydan1690 20,228 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, WATP-FOREVER said: Whats the matter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 What was the reason for our game last night being last night? Can't think of many, if any time Champions league/Europa league knockout fixtures have been played on the same night... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornabear 6,202 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Redwhiteandblue said: What was the reason for our game last night being last night? Can't think of many, if any time Champions league/Europa league knockout fixtures have been played on the same night... Think it was cos Oporto played tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,836 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Gerrard's combined record over two years of European football is quite a feat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,361 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Haha fucking ha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 This Euro run may fund some spending in the summer. Lets hope we knock off another team and hit the last 8. 1 game at a time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,057 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Apparently we have already made 8.25million euros up till now before gate & tv money, we now get all the tv money for the next round due to the demise of the papes😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 It's sensational. I know it's not the goal here, but it's the European stuff that makes me say Gerrard's position shouldn't even be up for debate, regardless of the league. It's record after record in Europe under him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,778 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Goianegra said: It's sensational. I know it's not the goal here, but it's the European stuff that makes me say Gerrard's position shouldn't even be up for debate, regardless of the league. It's record after record in Europe under him. Exactly this, also getting a core of a team put together and adding a few more bits of quality. And Europe is the best way to fund that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 14,175 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Goianegra said: It's sensational. I know it's not the goal here, but it's the European stuff that makes me say Gerrard's position shouldn't even be up for debate, regardless of the league. It's record after record in Europe under him. ‘Regardless of the league?’ Aye, no bother. And let’s just play a weakened side in the league before our EL matches - it’s only the league, no important games there 🤷♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluebells 6,898 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Goianegra said: It's sensational. I know it's not the goal here, but it's the European stuff that makes me say Gerrard's position shouldn't even be up for debate, regardless of the league. It's record after record in Europe under him. See his European record is brilliant but you're saying regardless of the league, its not exactly a great season if we went out in the last 16 and they won another treble, including the league by double figures now is it? As that looks a real possibility on our current domestic form. It definitely should be up for debate, it's frustrating our form can be so bi polar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Goianegra said: It's sensational. I know it's not the goal here, but it's the European stuff that makes me say Gerrard's position shouldn't even be up for debate, regardless of the league. It's record after record in Europe under him. Meanwhile the fenians are mopping up treble after treble. That cant continue otherwise his position will be up for debate,regardless of the european run. That is a fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBlue 23,351 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 54 minutes ago, Sket said: Meanwhile the fenians are mopping up treble after treble. That cant continue otherwise his position will be up for debate,regardless of the european run. That is a fact. This is the difficulty in the " should Gerrard stay or go?" question. His record in Europe is exceptional and unquestionable, but the reality is we're not a team that's going to make it to European quarter/semi/finals on a regular basis. He needs to figure out a way to break down the low block of the SPL or we'll never put a trophy in our cabinet again and he'll be going from mid week hero to weekend zero constantly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlm 408 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 From Brechin in 2012/13.....to Braga 2020. Sometimes you have to pinch yourself the progress we have made as a club. We out of any club deserve this bit of success!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 3 hours ago, SkylineBlue said: This is the difficulty in the " should Gerrard stay or go?" question. His record in Europe is exceptional and unquestionable, but the reality is we're not a team that's going to make it to European quarter/semi/finals on a regular basis. He needs to figure out a way to break down the low block of the SPL or we'll never put a trophy in our cabinet again and he'll be going from mid week hero to weekend zero constantly. 100% I want him to succeed but the domestic issue needs to rapidly change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Tell you what though, I’d rather win the Europa league than the Scottish premiership Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,836 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, loyalfollower said: Tell you what though, I’d rather win the Europa league than the Scottish premiership Winning Europa Cup brings in scads of cash and guaranteed Champions League play next season. All that money is probably the fastest track back to competing on a level financial playing field. However, stopping them is paramount and nothing else matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Also have to say I suspect that the soap dodgers would have won last night if we had gone out on Wednesday ... it's quite a bit extra pressure having to win because we are already there and it was their turn to blink Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, bluenoz said: Winning Europa Cup brings in scads of cash and guaranteed Champions League play next season. All that money is probably the fastest track back to competing on a level financial playing field. However, stopping them is paramount and nothing else matters. Stopping them is important but winning the Europa league in this day and age woukd be the greatest ever achievement by a Scottish team- better than their 67 or our 72 better than any 9 in a row and date I say better than a potential 10 in a row. the title wins on the most part have been a 1 horse race, how could they not win the previous titles? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 We get all the tv money too as far as I know..............11.4 million........so I'm led to believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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