The pundits were keen to look to the future - but Rangers boss Philippe Clement was determined to soak up every moment of the Viaplay Cup triumph.
James Tavernier's strike against Aberdeen ended a 12-year wait to lift the silverware and sparked wild scenes at Hampden - with momentum building behind the Belgian's Light Blues.
Celtic slipping up in the Scottish Premiership has only added to the hype around Rangers as they leave the national stadium with silverware on after a trophyless campaign last term.
And Ally McCoist put the boss on the spot about transfer plans for January as he looks to add to the League Cup-winning squad as Clement joined the Viaplay team following the full-time whistle.
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