RANGERS hero Kirk Broadfoot turned on the style as an all-star Gers side got the bragging rights with a thumping 6-1 win over Old Firm rivals Celtic at last night’s Scottish Masters Cup event.
But the two Glasgow giants’ veteran line-ups were playing merely to avoid the wooden spoon at this stage, with home favourites Aberdeen going on to retain their title at the P&J Live arena in the final in the North East City against Dundee Utd.
Former Gers defender Broadfoot, still contracted to Scottish League Two side Kelty Hearts, popped up with two goals on the night as the Ibrox men roared back from the loss of an early Charlie Mulgrew strike from distance which squirmed under Cammy Bell.
It was the goalkeeper at the other end, though, who caught fans by surprise – as one time Manchester Utd kid Paul Rachubka was drafted in between the sticks for Celtic.
Rachubka played for the best part of 20 clubs during a journeyman career – but none of them were Celtic.
Maurice Ross brought the Gers level instantly after they went behind, with Martyn Waghorn and then Broadfoot giving the Ibrox side a 3-1 lead at half time.
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Pedro Mendes tapped in after a backheel from new Darvel boss Nacho Novo for No 4 then added another for No 5.
But it was Broadfoot who completed the rout, spinning away from Ross Wallace before tucking the ball between Rachubka’s legs.
Commentator Rob McLean purred: “Oh Kirk, stop it.”
It wasn’t the outcome the Hoops were looking for – even if both Glasgow giants were outgunned by the North East duo on the night.
Pedro Mendes said: “The last game was our best performance! It is good to see old friends and play in front of the fans. We had two counter attacks the first two games that killed us.”
Former defender Kelvin Wilson held his hands up, saying: “I think our age has caught up with us at times.
“We’ve rotated the squad but just lost a bit of balance. But there’s never a friendly between Celtic and Rangers, is there.”
Aberdeen, skippered by Russell Anderson, went on to retain their title, beating Dundee Utd 2-1 in the final – after beating the same team 3-2 at the round robin phase.
Lee Miller, father of Scotland and Udinese star Lennon, was named player of the tournament.
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