Cyriel Dessers on the hard Rangers lesson fans have taught him before admitting 'it’s not been easy'
dailyrecord.co.ukAs the flak flew outside, Cyriel Dessers made the mistake of letting the groans in Govan get inside his head. But having slotted the crucial brace that opened the door to the Scottish Cup final, the Rangers hitman insists he’s learned the importance of shutting out the negativity and noise that could threaten the Light Blues’ fragile resurgence.
Damaging slip-ups against Ross County and Dundee have left Gers’ title dreams hanging by a thread. But they will have at least one more shot at silverware this season after Dessers’ double sank Hearts to tee up a final shootout with Celtic on May 25.
It’s a result that has provided a much-needed shot of self-belief into an Ibrox squad running worryingly short on confidence just as the Premiership finishing line begins to creep over the horizon.
It’s the kind of position Gers have faced before this season. Distracted Dessers took the brunt of it as the misfiring frontman was largely held responsible for a shocking start to the season that saw Michael Beale’s team fall seven points adrift of Celtic just seven games into the season.
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