Sad Smith demands final push

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

The Ibrox boss could not hide his disappointment after the 2-0 defeat at Aberdeen together with Celtic's 1-0 win at Dundee United meant his side missed out on the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title to the Hoops.

"That's what we have to do (win the cup)," he said. "We have a cup final and we would like to finish the season on a brighter note than we have done over the last week or so."

Goals from Lee Miller and Darren Mackie sealed Rangers' defeat, before Nacho Novo saw red late on for an over-the-top challenge on Stuart Duff.

The tiny striker now misses the final but Smith had no complaints about the sending-off.

He said: "It's difficult to see from the dugout but if he missed the ball, he deserved to be sent off so I can have no argument with that."

A few weeks ago, Rangers had high hopes of an historic quadruple but an exhausting campaign, which will see them play their 68th game of the season against Queens, has finally taken its toll with defeat in the UEFA Cup final and SPL.

Being branded failures now after such an epic campaign may seem harsh but Smith admitted: "That's the fact of the matter.

"We had an opportunity to win the championship and we let it slip and that's the most disappointing factor."