Laura Rafferty: Our Fans Are Incredible

LAURA RAFFERTY has hailed the support from the fans as Rangers get set to step out at Ibrox once again this Sunday.

The Light Blues were roared on to Sky Sports Cup final success last weekend as they claimed the trophy for a third season running, as they now turn their attention back to league duties with a fixture in the iconic stadium to come.

Speaking to the official Rangers website to look ahead to their clash against Hearts, she said: “Our fans are incredible, we see them, we hear them, we try and make us much time as we possibly can after the games for them.

“The signs they bring we read them all and they are just incredible.

“We have got a tough game in Hearts but when your fans are behind you it definitely helps you and gives you that extra bit of push.

“Hopefully we get as many fans down as possible and we'll be looking forward to seeing them all.

“I have been here before at games I have watched games here.

“It won't be the same as being on the pitch but absolutely every experience that you have at Ibrox is incredible, whether you are a fan or a player, coaching staff or anything else.

“Obviously there has been so much history here but we are in a position where we want to create more.

“Going into the game this Sunday is going to be another one of them big stepping stones for us to head in the right direction and pick up more silverware.

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The Northern Ireland international has encouraged the side to carry on from the high of getting their hands on a trophy last Saturday, as they look to overcome the Edinburgh side on this occasion having come from 2-0 to take a point in their most recent outing.

She continued: “It is something we always get excited for, playing here at Ibrox.

“Obviously coming off the big high from the weekend it is important that we keep that momentum and things like this are definitely going to keep that going for us.

“A lot of it will be mentality going into the game and putting your best foot forward.

“There is talent in every single player that we have and that is not ever going to be an issue.

“It is having that mentality to be the best and the confidence that goes with that.

“The second half when our backs were against the wall when we were 2-0 down against them last time the girls really pushed through it and showed a great comeback and got a good point.

“We need to take that from the first minute to the last and we know we will do that.

“The momentum that we have right now we need to take it with us until the end of the season and there is no better way to do that than here at Ibrox.”

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The defender is hopeful their silverware success can be used as a springboard for what’s to come, with the league campaign entertaining a crucial stage and the side also having a Scottish Cup last four clash to forward to.

She added: “I like the feeling of the expectation to win things.

“It means that you have to hold yourself accountable and I think when you do win things it does prove the confidence.

“Evidence does prove confidence and those moments in football are so important and special.

“Not only that but winning things also means that as a group you are all together and happy.

“It is a happy place to be in and with that comes stress sometimes but it is fantastic to be in a professional environment with a club that wants to win trophies when that aligns with everything that I want in my career.”

Tickets for the match kicking off at 2:00pm this Sunday are available to purchase here, priced at £7 for adults and £4 for concessions and juveniles.


  

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