Highlighting just how out of touch they are BBC Scotland decided to produce a podcast to explain the financial differences between Glasgow’s two SPFL Premiership clubs.
While the state broadcaster bundles the clubs together at every opportunity the reality is very different.
One club consistently runs at a profit, delivers huge commercial deals and has been selling players to the top five leagues for a decade.
The other has been posting losses of around £10m a year covered by director loans which are converted into shares, is constantly losing legal battles and except for three deals in 2022 have failed to develop a Player Trading Model with seven first team players about to become free agents.
The credentials of Tom English and Kenny Macintyre are beyond satire, whatever the news out of Ibrox they can be assured of putting a positive spin on it topped off with an O** F*** label.
Back in 2011 English was Craig Whyte’s leading cheerleader, backing the former billionaire from Motherwell even after the Daily Record had wizened up. Whatever message Whyte wanted to get out Succulent Tam would be sharing with Scotsman readers while he worked his way into a staff job at BBC Scotland.
The really interesting thing to take from this email, is the collaboration in fabricating a narrative to get a point across.
It’s all staged.“Tom English has said he’ll have a pop at Paul Murray… Scotsman used his comments on the back page with our responses ie. irrelevant.” pic.twitter.com/UQz9KDfDZQ
— Lint (@Zeshankenzo) August 20, 2019
Macintyre asks the tough questions that fans want answered whenever he discusses Celtic, Aberdeen or Hibs. Anything Ibrox related and he’ll be asking Barry, Boydy, Neilly (McCann), big (Steven) Thommo or Alex Rae about the great nights out they had back in the day. To vary the questions he’ll ask ‘that mist have been some dressing room, eh?’
Rangers are my team, never hidden that. Be strange to have someone working on Sportsound that didn’t support a team.
As for Kris Boyd. I know at times he is a wind up merchant, but he talks up our game. Would he be in the Sky studio tonight if he wasn’t such a big personality?
— Kenny Macintyre (@kennymacsport) January 31, 2022
For expert opinion the state broadcasters brought in Kieran Maguire which highlights the complete lack of talent inside the staff heavy BBC. Maguire has taken on the role previously filled by Neil Patey of explaining why every piece of bad news from Ibrox is actually an encouraging sign.
Things might be bad at the moment but when the Hummel court ruling is added to the Memorial Garden, the Wifi bill and pulling out the Australian tour Micky Beale might find that his unlimited transfer war-chest has dramatically shrunk.
Kenny Macintyre, Tom English & football finance expert Kieran Maguire debate Rangers’ finances as the club aim to narrow the gap with Celtic.
Listen to the Scottish Football Podcast @BBCSounds ???#BBCFootball
— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) April 5, 2023
Re the statement by Kieran Maguire at 4:35 – It is not a “minor company” that has o/s accounts. It is the company that owns ibrox, player registrations etc. Yes, the consolidated accounts were submitted at 30 December, but at the very least, it is an avoidable fine from CH.
— Paul Murray (@PaulMMurray_) April 5, 2023
BBC Rangers.
— The Sidewinders Arms (@leemcnaught) April 5, 2023
One of the clubs is currently on a UEFA sustainability watchlist due to previous financial mismanagement… clue… not Celtic
— Michael McGowan (@mikemcgowan67) April 5, 2023
Anyone fancy running a sweep on how many times they mention the word “liquidation” ?
— Jackie (@Finbar2551967) April 5, 2023
Rangers FC were liquidated in 2012. Until you have the honesty and integrity of journalists, continue with your PR exercise.
— SEVCO (@Newco2012_) April 6, 2023
Quite simple… a company in rude health would not require multiple share issues mid-season to raise funds… clue… not Celtic
— Michael McGowan (@mikemcgowan67) April 5, 2023
Easy. The solution is … Easter Eggs!