The Premier League has rejected a plan to bring Celtic and Rangers into English football’s top flight. The Old Firm pair had hoped to be part of new plans put forward by Bolton chairman Phil Gartside for a two-tier league of between 36 and 40 teams. The SPL pair would have been invited to join [...]
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Proposals to accept Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers into an expanded Premier League will be put forward for consideration this week. Bolton chairman Phil Gartside will pitch plans for a two-tier league of between 36 and 40 teams on Thursday. It is understood there would be a top tier of 18 clubs, with promotion and [...]
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Four Rangers supporters groups have united to urge fans of the SPL giants to explore a mass ownership scheme for the debt-ridden club. The Rangers Supporters Assembly, Rangers Worldwide Alliance, Rangers Supporters’ Trust and Rangers Supporters Association also invited potential large-scale investors to discuss their interest. The fans representatives have been looking into ways of [...]
Continue reading …Scottish football, as a few of us have sometimes said, does not revolve entirely around the Old Firm. Whatever certain of my correspondents might sometimes allege, and for what it’s worth, I am not “minded” either way. Instead, I don’t care. Those of us still standing still call them Them. Rain in Glasgow is sunshine [...]
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WALTER SMITH last night said he fears a European ban could have dire financial consequences for Rangers. The Ibrox club may be hit with the equivalent of a £2million fine if UEFA force them to play one of their next home Euro matches behind closed doors. They will find out their fate on Wednesday when UEFA’s [...]
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The Edinburgh derby ended in stalemate as Rangers cut the gap on leaders Celtic with a win over St Mirren. With Celtic not in action until Sunday, Hibernian had the chance to move level at the top of the table with victory over local rivals Hearts but in truth they were on the back foot [...]
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Danny Wilson does not expect to retain his place in the Rangers first team despite impressing against Unirea Urziceni in the Champions League. The 17-year-old made his third senior appearance for Rangers in Bucharest, but, with Madjid Bougherra set to return, is taking nothing for granted. “I’ve done well so far, but I need to [...]
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Rangers have been charged by Uefa following crowd disturbances during their Champions League game in Romania on Wednesday. The Scottish champions have been charged with the improper conduct of their supporters, with the case set to be dealt with by Uefa’s control and disciplinary body next Thursday. The move comes after European football’s governing body [...]
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GORDON STRACHAN is ready to launch a £2million January raid on Rangers for Kenny Miller. SunSport understands the new Middlesbrough boss wants to bring Miller to the Riverside in a bid to beef up his strikeforce. Strachan is not impressed with the frontline he’s inherited from Gareth Southgate and has already landed Marcus Bent on [...]
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SPL champions Rangers will return to Dundee United in mid-December following Sunday’s abandonment at Tannadice. A waterlogged pitch caused referee Mike Tumilty to halt the game on Sunday with Gers 1-0 ahead through a Steven Davis goal. Walter Smith’s side had hoped to reclaim second place in the SPL with a positive result but the [...]
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