Scrappy, bitty, tetchy. Rangers will not care. Philippe Clement’s side emerged from an attritional League Cup final to ensure the trophy will be housed at Ibrox for the first time since the 2010-11 season. This final win carries huge significance for Clement, coming just two months after his appointment.
Rangers deserved their victory, if on basis of approach alone. They at least played with elements of attacking intent. Aberdeen’s rope-a-dope policy was neither attractive nor effective.
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