Since taking over the Diamonds in May 2022, the 31-year-old Ibrox Academy alumnus has taken his biggest scalp to date, defeating Craig Levein in the cup.Championship Airdrie overcame their Scottish Premiership rivals with a well-deserved victory led by a goal from Nikolay Todorov.
And now, according to Rhys McCabe, the Excelsior Stadium’s powerful people are hoping for an Old Firm payout, and the club has Rangers or Celtic in its eyes for the Scottish Cup.
Rhys McCabe discusses a possible Rangers comeback.
When asked if he would be interested in returning to Ibrox following the win, the gifted young manager gave an unequivocal personal “yes.”
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The former Sheffield Wednesday player is also aware of thistle.Being a Rangers fan, McCabe added, “Of course (I’d love to return to Rangers), and there’s a part of me that would love Celtic as well.”
“I’m not too bothered because it’s one of those draws and we could pull Bonnyrigg away.MORE STORIES ABOUT RANGERS “This is one of those where we’ll be happy with anyone we end up with.
I understand that the club’s owner is hoping for a successful away game, both financially and in terms of a fun day for the fans.”
Pre-season friendly between Blackpool and Rangers. Image courtesy of Matthew Lewis/Getty Images
With a view toward winning the Scottish Cup, Airdrie has also been discussing the strategy of his Airdrie team, who finished fourth in the Scottish Championship last year and lost in the Premiership playoffs.
The aggressive style of the second division team has already triumphed over Premiership opposition, and McCabe says he won’t alter it regardless of Airdrie’s opponent.
“We will approach the game with the same mentality regardless of who we play,” McCabe declared. “We’re going to play the same strategy and strive to win.
“It doesn’t matter if it was Real Madrid, Rangers, or Celtic—I play to win, and the boys will feel more confident after today’s performance.”
“We might get a little cup run if we can get someone [winnable].”
been discussing the strategy of his Airdrie team, who finished fourth in the Scottish Championship last year and lost in the Premiership playoffs.
The aggressive style of the second division team has already triumphed over Premiership opposition, and McCabe says he won’t alter it regardless of Airdrie’s opponent.
“We will approach the game with the same mentality regardless of who we play,” McCabe declared. “We’re going to play the same strategy and strive to win.
“It doesn’t matter if it was Real Madrid, Rangers, or Celtic—I play to win, and the boys will feel more confident after today’s performance.””We might get a little cup run if we can get someone [winnable].”
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