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15:15 GMT, Wednesday, 14 May 2008 16:15 UK

The Uefa Cup Final day in video

Thousands of Rangers fans descended on Manchester to watch their team take on Russia's Zenit St Petersburg in the Uefa Cup Final.

The BBC was there to follow their journey.

Click below to watch videos from the day that supporters said they had waited 36 years for.

INJURED POLICEMAN

The Manchester police officer attacked by rampaging football fans said one fan tried to help him.

HELICOPTER FOOTAGE OF CAR ATTACK

A Greater Manchester Police helicopter filmed Rangers fans wrecking a car in Manchester after the Uefa Cup Final.

CCTV FOOTAGE

Greater Manchester Police released CCTV footage of the clashes between Rangers fans and police after Uefa cup final.

VIEWER'S VIDEO OF CLASHES

A viewer sent in this video of clashes between police and Rangers's supporters after the Uefa Cup match in Manchester.

RANGERS FANS' BEHAVIOUR 'INEXCUSABLE'

The behaviour of Rangers fans who clashed with police was 'inexcusable', General Secretary of Rangers Supporters' Association, John McMillan has said.

MANCHESTER POLICE ON UEFA CUP FINALS

Manchester Police hold a news conference and defend the actions of riot police who clashed with fans.

RANGERS FANS IN DISMAY AT BIG SCREEN HITCH

There is frustration as one of the big TV screenings of the Uefa Cup Final fails to work in Manchester city centre.

FOOTBALL FANS SEEN FROM THE SKY

Supporters turn Manchester into a sea of blue.

RANGERS FANS MOVE SOUTH

Rangers fans built a 'tent city' in Manchester as they prepared to stay for the big game.

SUPPORTERS URGED TO DRINK SENSIBLY

Greater Manchester Police said the city was 'ready' for the expected crowds.

RANGERS FANS HEAD FOR FINAL

Thousands of Rangers supporters headed to Manchester by coach, car and train.



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