AliousRangers Legends and Players React to Thrilling Old Firm Victory
Rangers’ dramatic 3-2 triumph over Celtic at Parkhead sparked celebrations among current and former club figures, with ex-managers Steven Gerrard and Michael Beale among those praising Barry Ferguson’s side.
Ferguson, serving as interim boss, led Rangers to their first away win against Celtic since Gerrard accomplished the feat during his tenure. A pulsating contest was ultimately decided by a late thunderous strike from Hamza Igamane, securing a crucial three points for the Light Blues.
Gerrard and Beale Show Their Support
Both Gerrard and Beale remain closely connected to Rangers despite moving on from their roles. The former Ibrox boss, who led the club to a historic league title, showed his appreciation on Instagram by posting a bicep emoji alongside a snapshot of the final score while attending Liverpool’s League Cup final victory over Newcastle.
Beale, who had a less successful spell as Rangers manager, took to social media to send a direct message of support. He wrote: **“Go on the famous. Excellent from Barry, his staff, and players.”
Diomande Reflects on Hard-Fought Victory
One of Rangers’ standout performers on the day, Mohamed Diomande, spoke to Rangers TV about the team’s resilience after a grueling 120-minute Europa League battle just days earlier.
“It was tough. Playing 120 minutes on Thursday and then coming here for such a difficult game wasn’t easy, but I’m delighted we got the three points,”he said.
The midfielder also described his goal, which played a key role in Rangers’ victory:
“I saw the space and made my run. I called for Nico [Raskin] to flick it on, and when he did, I just focused on controlling the ball and finishing. It was my first time playing here in front of our fans, and hearing them sing was special. We gave them what they came for—a win.”**
Ferguson’s Influence Key to Rangers’ Performance
Diomande also credited Ferguson for instilling belief and confidence in the squad.
“He’s been a massive help. We’ve seen how he played, and he’s passing on his experience to us. He always tells us to express ourselves and play to our strengths. Those little conversations he has with us are important.”
He also highlighted his midfield partnership with Raskin:
**“We push each other to give our best, we cover the ground for the team, and we always aim to do everything we can to help Rangers succeed.”**
A Statement Win for Rangers**
With Ferguson at the helm, Rangers’ victory not only reignited their title ambitions but also reaffirmed their ability to compete at the highest level. As former players and managers celebrate the triumph, the team will look to build on this momentum in the crucial weeks ahead.
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