Kenny Miller believes if Rangers win the Europa League in Seville it will be the club’s greatest ever feat – eclipsing their 1972 Cup Winners’ Cup triumph.
The former Ibrox striker, MailSport’s new columnist, says Gio van Bronckhorst’s side will be immortalised like the Barcelona Bears if they can beat Eintracht Frankfurt on May 18.
He’s adamant that if skipper James Tavernier lifts the trophy on May 18, it will be on a par with anything previously achieved by a Scottish club in Europe.
Miller said: “If Rangers win it, it would be right up there with Celtic’s Lisbon Lions in 1967 and the Barca Bears in 1972. I understand that the European Cup is the big prize which Celtic won and that stands alone.
“The Cup Winners’ Cup victory for Rangers was also a huge feat.
“But there was a more level playing field in Europe back then, with regards to finance.
“And sometimes you only had four or five ties to reach a final.
“Thursday night’s win over RB Leipzig was this Rangers team’s 18th game in Europe this season.
“That’s half a domestic season in some countries. It was Rangers’ 60th game in total.
“In this day and age, for a Scottish club to be competing at this level is incredible.
“Based on all logic, it just shouldn’t be happening but Gio’s side have stood up to any team in their way.
“They’ve said: ‘We don’t care what you’re worth or what you earn, we’re going to outperform you.’
“If they can see this through, these players and this group of people will be immortalised.
“I’m respectful and honest. The wins in ‘67 and ‘72 will never be forgotten. They were phenomenal moments for both clubs. The Lions and the Bears will live forever in the clubs’ histories.
“But if they win it? It would be one of the biggest achievements ever.
“In terms of Rangers Football Club, for me it would be the biggest. And you know what? It’s been fully earned and deserved.”
