"For the Scottish game, you always want Scottish teams to win a European trophy. To get two teams in a final in five years is great for us.

"We are not quite right up there along with other nations, but at least we are hanging in there and for one of our teams to do it is smashing."

GORDON SMITH
Chief executive of SFA and former Ranger

"In a professional mode, what Rangers are doing is great for Scottish football.

"It's important that the profile is raised and on behalf of PFA Scotland and all the players across the divisions, I wish them all the best. On a personal level, I have been involved in commentary for television during Rangers' run to the final and I have thoroughly enjoyed all the games. I just hope they can have one more big effort and bring home a European trophy, something a lot of people in Scotland thought we would never see again."

FRASER WISHART
PFA Scotland chief and former Ranger

I'm down in Manchester having a glass of champagne looking forward to a fantastic achievement. Rangers are underdogs again, but they have been in a number of games this season. There's a great atmosphere in Manchester.

"We hope we are drinking champagne after the game, but whatever happens it's a great achievement.

"In today's market, when they have not got a great deal of money, it's a fantastic achievement. There are a lot of English clubs who have got far bigger budgets who have been knocked out.

"It's a credit to Walter's organisation and the harmony he has created in the squad."

JOHN BROWN
Clyde manager and former Ranger

I didn't think it would be another 36 years until they played in another final. I would just tell them to enjoy themselves and do your best and get the crowd behind them early on.

"It would be great if they could get in front, but if they do lose the first goal it would not be the end of the world."

COLIN STEIN
Rangers European Cup Winners' Cup hero