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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Scott Murray

Rangers continue their quest for Big Vase, Uefa’s secondary jug

Jean-Claude Darcheville, European finalist.
Jean-Claude Darcheville, European finalist. Photograph: Chris Clark/PA

UH O’!

Back in 2008, the Pope’s O’Rangers got to the final of Big Vase with a team spearheaded by Jean-Claude Darcheville. The centre of their defence was marshalled by David Weir, 83. To his right, ladies and gentlemen, Mr Kirk Broadfoot, breathing heavily, brow furrowed, a confused look spreading across his coupon. The late and lamented Walter Smith achieved many great things during a life less ordinary, but taking that team to a major Uefa showpiece occasion was arguably his most outrageous achievement of all. Sheer alchemy, multiplied by chutzpah on the end of a stick. Gotta love Walter.

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