WWE'LL SUPPORT YOU
Wrestler Drew McIntyre leads the celeb battle cry for a Rangers victory
WRESTLING superstar Drew McIntyre has issued a Rangers battlecry insisting his team are ready to smackdown Europa League Cup Final rivals Eintracht Frankfurt and “shock the world”.
The WWE king will be roaring his support from The States when Gio van Bronckhorst’s team take on their German opponents in the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium in Seville.
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And the 36-year-old maintains their “dream” is about to become a reality.
The 6ft 5in former World Champ from Ayr says: “What a time to be a Rangers fan.
“You’ve made us all feel like we’ve been living in a dream and it’s not time to wake up yet - let’s shock the world!”
Drew said he had hoped to be at the game - but will settle for yelling at the box.
He added: “They are showing the game over here in the US, which is unusual for Rangers games but it’s the final.
“I wish I was there - I did try my best to make it happen. I even at one point looked at chartering a plane to fly to watch the match and fly back but it didn’t quite work out.
“So I’ll be watching with everyone else on TV screaming like a maniac when we get it done - because we are getting it done.”
X Factor winner James Arthur - who supports the Ibrox side thanks to his Glaswegian dad Neil - also issued a rallying cry, yelling: “Come on Rangers.”
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The chart-topper from Middlesbrough - who had the No1 hit singles Impossible and Say You Won’t Let Go - even gave a shout out to Rangers hero John Lundstram by singing a song about the Liverpool-born player live on radio in Canada at the weekend.
James belted out the tune dedicated to the Light Blues midfielder to the tune of Belinda Carlisle’s 1987 hit Heaven Is A Place On Earth, singing: “Ooh baby, do you know what’s worth, John Lundstrom is the best on earth.
“The silky Scouser is just what we need, he’ll win Rangers the Europa league.”
Salamander Street singer Callum Beattie hopes to hit the high notes when he joins fellow Rangers fans in Seville for the final.
The 28-year-old, who was raised in Musselburgh, East Lothian, says: “I want to send the best of wishes to Gio and the rest of the boys.
“It’s a true once in a lifetime opportunity and I’ll be there shouting you on. We can do this!”
Another singing sensation, Rangers-daft duo SAINT PHNX released a
Scots brothers Alan and Stevie Jukes from Wishaw said: “Good luck to the lads. You’ve made us proud - now make us dream!”
Two Doors Down actor Jonathan Watson - who plays henpecked Colin in the BBC sitcom - believes Rangers Europa League cup run makes amends for losing their Scottish Premiership crown to Celtic and seeing former manager Steven Gerrard quit mid-campaign for Aston Villa.
The 65-year-old from Glasgow says: “Although I was disappointed to see Rangers lose out on the league, I think that this run in Europe more than makes up for it.
“Considering the side hadn’t matched last season’s form when Van Bronckhurst took over, it’s a terrific achievement from players and management to see off the calibre of opposition that they’ve faced en route to Seville.
“I’m not sure that many managers drafted in halfway through a campaign could have accomplished the same.”
TOUGH GAME
But he believes Rangers are in for their toughest game yet.
He adds: “Although they sit mid-table in the Bundesliga, I think Eintracht Frankfurt will provide the toughest test so far.
“Any team that can see off Real Betis, West Ham, and Barcelona are worthy finalists, and I’m sure they’ll be treated with the right amount of respect.”
As for a result the married dad-of-one maintains: “Superstition prevents me from naming a winner or a score, but as long as the players give every effort then I’ll be happy with that.
“So may the best team win - and here’s hoping they come from Govan.”
PERFECT ENDING
River City stars Stephen Purdon and Jordan Young are hoping that the Rangers European soap opera has the perfect ending.
Stephen - who plays fan favourite Bob O’Hara in the BBC Scotland show - says: “First of all I’d just like to say how immensely proud of all the players and the management team in getting us to Seville this season, what an utterly astounding achievement.
“I thought I was lucky enough to see Rangers get to one European final in 2008 in Manchester, but to go and do it again is phenomenal. Here’s hoping we get the job done this time though.”
The 38-year-old from Glasgow adds: “I don’t think I’ve slept properly since John Lundstram scored the third goal against Leipzig in the semi-final.
“I am so looking forward to getting to Seville and cheering the lads on - ‘mon the Rangers - we’re on our way.”
SO PROUD
While Jordan - who plays the soap’s ducker and diver Alex Murdoch - says: “I’m obviously ecstatic that we are in the Europa League Final - I couldn’t be more proud of the team and management.
“With the gulf in finances with other clubs at this level Scottish clubs have no right to get this far.”
The 41-year-old from Kingskettle, Fife, also praised the team’s fortitude after being hit by a string of injuries to their star players.
He adds: “To play the semi final without your two first choice strikers is incredible. No Alfredo Morelos, Keemar Roofe, Ianis Hagi, Filip Helander and Aaron Ramsey rarely fit, it’s remarkable.
“Plus losing a manager halfway through the season. Gio truly has shown his class. Win or lose I’ll be bursting with pride. C’mon Rangers!”
And Krankies star Ian Tough is hoping to see the Europa Cup bedecked in blue and white as his big brother Alistair, 77, has been an Ibrox season ticket holder for over half a century.
Ian, 75, says: “Alistair has been waiting for this day for years and I’m sure this time they can do it.
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“So here’s hoping Rangers are champions of Europe yet again - that would be just fan-dabi-dozi for Alistair and all the fans who have supported them through thick and thin.”
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