Alex McLeish is convinced Aberdeen ’s glory days under Alex Ferguson were kickstarted by an extra-time rout of Rangers in the 1982
Scottish Cup Final.
Almost 40 years to the day, on that same Hampden turf, the Pittodrie legend – who went on to manage Rangers to the Treble – witnessed a result and performance he believes may have the same effect on the Ibrox club.
McLeish was at the National Stadium to watch Giovanni van Bronckhorst ’s side deliver the first trophy of the Dutchman’s reign, beating Hearts 2-0 in extra-time.