Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronkhorst said he toasted former club kitman Jimmy Bell after Thursday’s Europa League semi-final win over RB Leipzig, who died at the age of 69 this week.
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Goals from James Tavernier, Glenn Kamara and John Lundström gave Rangers a 3-1 win over the German side on Thursday and a 3-2 win on aggregate as they advance to their first European final since the 2008 UEFA Cup.
“I’m very proud of my team’s performance. Today’s interaction with the fans was amazing… We were celebrating after we got to the final, that too in the locker room. And it was really cool,” Van Bronkhorst said told reporters.
“But I think we ended up partying to have a really nice toast to Jimmy the Kitman, who I’m sure was watching from above, and we toasted at his life and accomplishments, he said. What he has done for the club and we will remember him for the rest of our lives.”
Lundström, whose 80th-minute strike proved the difference in the tie, dedicated his goal to Bale, who served at Ibrox for more than 30 years and was a fan favorite.
“Words can’t describe how much Jimmy meant to all of us. He was the cornerstone of the club and touched everyone. I’ve only been here for one season but he took me in and I know more about him.” Can’t talk,” said the former Sheffield United midfielder.
Rangers will take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the final on 18 May, where the Scottish champions will bid to win a second European trophy, 50 years after the 1972 Winners’ Cup.
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