Ianis Hagi predicts when Rangers' title glory will finally sink in after a historic season
IANIS HAGI arrived at Ibrox with a knowledge of Rangers but no understanding of why title 55 would be so significant to the club and the support. And the Romanian reckons it could be another two decades before the achievement really sinks in as he savours a Premiership triumph that ended ...
IANIS HAGI arrived at Ibrox with a knowledge of Rangers but no understanding of why title 55 would be so significant to the club and the support.
And the Romanian reckons it could be another two decades before the achievement really sinks in as he savours a Premiership triumph that ended ten years of hurt for fans.
Hagi would play a key role for Steven Gerrard's side as Rangers emerged through the league campaign unbeaten and delivered a success that had been sought after for so long as Celtic's bid for ten-in-a-row was thwarted.
It was the playmaker that scored the final goal in the 3-0 win over St Mirren that all-but secured the league flag for Rangers. The following day, Gerrard's side had their place in the history books.
“I have tried to [fully appreciate how big a moment this was for the club] but I probably won’t realise until I’m retired and I’m sitting on my couch thinking about my career," Hagi told the Rangers official souvenir magazine.
"Obviously I am happy and I know it was very big for the club and for the fans, but I think the real happiness will be in 10, 15 or 20 years when you realise how big a deal this was.
⚽️ GOAL OF THE DAY: Ianis Hagi v St Johnstone pic.twitter.com/j19TIpjarJ
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“It was unbelievable, knowing that 99 per cent we were champions [when we beat St Mirren].
"I think everybody felt that Celtic wouldn’t win their game against Dundee United the next day and watching that game together and just enjoying the celebrations after it, it was amazing and very difficult to put into words.
"The best word I can say is relief and it just made us realise how great a season we had.
"Winning that game against St Mirren and being so professional, it was brilliant and they are highlights you will never forget. They will always be in your mind your entire life."
There were times at the start of the campaign where Hagi's contribution was questioned but he would soon find his feet and rise to prominence in his first full season at Ibrox.
"Ibrox baby. It's just different." - Ianis Hagi
