Arthur Numan reckons that a rude awakening inspired the win for the Light Blues in 2002.
But there was no need to panic after the Dutchman and his Rangers side stirred themselves into action, with Peter Lovenkrands’ famous last-minute winner clinching a precious win over Celtic. Now the Ibrox legend is hoping modern-day boss Philippe Clement can rouse another grandstand finish from his Gers team this weekend and send the Light Blues legions to bed dreaming of better times next season.
“I think it turned out to be the best preparation for us because it kept us sharp! We were all standing out side the hotel in our underwear freezing. And that belief had legs as it took them all the way to a domestic Treble. Numan isn’t expecting a clean sweep next year but he hopes a victory on Saturday can set Clement’s team up for a run at further silverware after the summer.
“When we won the League Cup that season. The biggest moment came in the semi-final with that screamer from Bert Konterman. Numan hung up his boots at the end of that Treble-winning campaign - but only after spending the week leading up to their Scottish Cup Final win over Dundee legless having over-indulged in the celebrations that followed their nerve-shredding title clincher against Dunfermline.
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