There will inevitably come a time when Rangers supporters demand their team win with at least an element of panache. For now, Michael Beale can take heart from the ability of a previously stuttering side to grind out results.
Beale remains unbeaten in seven matches as the Rangers manager. On the basis the Scottish title seems destined to be Celtic’s once more, this League Cup semi-final was Beale’s most significant occasion to date. It took an extra-time goal from Kemar Roofe to seal victory but Rangers progressed at Aberdeen’s expense. Celtic, of course, lie in wait in next month’s final.
