Across the hall, in the Rangers' dressing room, Steven Gerrard's approach was calmer, more measured, yet every bit as inspiring. Dressed in his immaculate suit he looked every bit the noble man he has become in the hearts of the Rangers fans.
"Alright, lads. We all know what this match means," he began, his voice steady, but filled with conviction. "But I don't need to shout, I don't need to hype you up. You've prepared all week. You've seen how far we've come, the progress we've made. Today, it's about execution. It's about being smart, disciplined, and ruthless when it counts." He paused, letting the weight of his words sink in.