Rangers reaching Europa League Final with team costing under £20m is momentous and proves they're best in Scotland - Hotline

The Blue Sea of Ibrox echoed round Govan late on Thursday night and Rangers fans were still riding the crest of a European wave on the Hotline a day later.

Another pulsating night under the lights added RB Leipzig to a list of Europa League conquests including Borussia Dortmund, Red Star Belgrade and Braga and has Bluenoses ready to party in Seville.

The Europa League Final awaits in just 11 days’ time and all and sundry who had written off Rangers - including Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus who dubbed them ‘third-rate’ after Dortmund’s scalp was taken - were made to eat their words.

Irwin Houston, Giffnock, said: “Congratulations to Rangers on a magnificent performance. Gio van Bronckhorst and the players should be proud as we outclassed the Germans. Now on to Seville and let’s take a third Bundesliga scalp. Simply the Best.”

Hotline regular John Bruce emailed: “In these days of £100m players and £300m teams, for Rangers to reach the final of a European tournament with a team that cost less than £20m to build is a momentous achievement. This makes them not only far and away the best team in Scotland but Rangers are now a credible European side, as finalists in one of the three European tournaments. Rangers took their eye off the league to get to Seville. Hopefully our book, DVD and play all have a happy ending.”

Stuart McLeod, Stepps, said: “Many regular callers doubted the bottle of this Rangers team. Covid champs can't play in front of an expectant crowd they said. This team has delivered a European final to its fans against all odds. A remarkable achievement and even more so when winning the semi final without a recognised number nine. Thank you Rangers, what a journey.”

Drew Ferguson, Oban, beamed: “Can