TO some the Full Members' Cup was cruelly branded a 'Mickey Mouse' competition.

But for players like Ian Miller, Rovers' triumph over Charlton under the shadow of the twin towers at Wembley back in 1987 still ranks among the most treasured memories of his professional career.

"My memory of that day was the celebrations afterwards," recalls Miller, as Rovers prepare to go in search of a further cup glory in Cardiff on Sunday.

"I can't really remember what happened in the game -- that part is all a blur because it wasn't a classic by any stretch of the imagination.

"But we won, I swam in the bath, I climbed the steps, I wore the silly hats and everything else that players do on those occasions.

"So it was all just a fantastic experience.

"We hadn't won anything at Blackburn for such a long time so to win something with your mates as well was a big, big thing for us."

And the celebrations didn't just stop there!

Rovers were given a tumultuous reception on their return to the town as if they'd won the FA Cup itself.

"Coming back to Blackburn was great but the funny thing I remember about that was the transport.

"We were supposed to have an open-top bus but Don Mackay in his wisdom said it was too cold for that so we got a single decker with a roof on it instead.

"So there we were all squeezed onto this bus trying to catch a glimpse of the fans as we made our way to the Town Hall. But it was excellent -- a real experience I wouldn't swap."

Miller had more reasons than most to celebrate as it was he who provided the cross for Colin Hendry to smash home the winner four minutes from time.

"I probably launched Colin's career with that cross for his goal," joked Miller.

"But, seriously, it was just pleasing to be involved in the goal and that has to be my one abiding memory of the game itself."

As for Graeme Souness's class of 2002 recreating those scenes from 1987, Miller believes Rovers are more than capable of beating Spurs on Sunday, despite their current problems in the league.

"This is a great time to get to a final because it gives everyone a chance to put the league form behind them.

"It's a one-off game against a very good side but we've got some potential match-winners of our own, too."