Cancer-hit Andy Goram has relived the tear-jerking moment he watched Rangers lift the Scottish Cup with his son Danny.
It was the first time the pair had been to a cup final together – despite Goram’s glittering football career.
Poignantly, it will be the last occasion he will see his beloved team win silverware.
The 58-year-old went through a rollercoaster of emotions as he watched club captain James Tavernier hoist the historic trophy above his head to the cheers of jubilant fans inside Hampden last month.
It came weeks after doctors told Goram he has just six months to live.
The former Ibrox No1 was diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer after thinking he was suffering from indigestion.
Danny, 36, Goram’s son with first wife Jackie Taylor, travelled from his home in England to be with his dad to see Rangers beat Hearts 2-0 after extra-time.
Goram – who won the Scottish Cup three times with Rangers – said: “Me and Danny had never been to a cup final together, so you know how important this one was.
“This was last time I’ll ever see Rangers win a trophy because of this f****** cancer.
“So Rangers simply had to win this final.
“You can imagine the emotions I was feeling at the end.
“There were a few tears.
“I know I won’t see many more games, never mind another final, so I was relieved to see Rangers win one more cup with Danny.
“It was our first and last final together and it was made possible by my good friend Sammy Preston, who invited us to his VIP box at Hampden.”
The Goalie added that he was delighted to see veteran Gers keeper Allan McGregor get his hands on the cup after the team played 65 games last season, including the Europa League final.
Goram said: “I was really happy for McGregor and the rest of the players.
“After the effort they put in last season, it would’ve been awful for it to finish with them empty-handed.”
The extra-time victory brought an end to a topsy-turvy week for Goram – who spent seven years as first choice at Rangers, winning 11 major honours between 1991 and 1998.
He had to cancel plans to fly to Seville to see Rangers play Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League final on May 18 because he was too ill to travel.
Instead, Goram watched from a friend’s house in Helensburgh as the Light Blues lost 5-4 on penalties after drawing the match 1-1.
The heartbreaking defeat came after an emotional reunion with the widow of former Rangers manager Walter Smith hours before kick-off.
Smith, who signed Goram from Hibs for £1million in 1991, lost his battle with cancer last October.
Goram, who is refusing chemotherapy, said: “I wanted to go to Seville but cancer made the trip a no-no.
“I was recuperating in Helensburgh and met Ethel for a coffee on the day of the Europa League final.
“It was one of the nicest hours I’ve had.
“We reminisced about Walter and the times we’d spent together.
“There was laughing and crying. It was emotional but I’m so glad I saw her.
“It was a show of strength and love for each other.
“We knew what we’d both been going through.
“Losing the gaffer was a huge blow to everyone.
“What a fitting tribute it would’ve been to win the Europa League.
“I hoped that everything pointed in the direction of a Rangers victory.
“Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be and we narrowly missed out.
“But the players and management must take great pride in the European run – as should the fans.
“The contribution they made at Ibrox on Thursday nights was phenomenal.
“It’s important to never underestimate the role fans play – home and away.”
Rangers announced that Goram was battling cancer in April.
He was rushed to hospital after complaining about pain and being unable to swallow.
The former Scotland star was left stunned when tests revealed he also had tumours in his liver, right lung, three vertebrae and his ribs.
He decided against gruelling chemo sessions after being advised by medical staff the treatment would extend his life by just 12 weeks.
Goram said he asked Rangers to reveal he was battling cancer to put an end to rumours that started spreading within hours of him being admitted to hospital.
He said: “It didn’t take long for people to find out I was in hospital.
“Asking Rangers to make an announcement was a way of making sure people knew what was happening.
“Now everyone will know the fight I really have on my hands.”
