The bitterness at Rangers cranked up another notch on Wednesday with Dave King entering the fray to offer to bail the club out of the Sydney Cup.
The former chairman wants to put an end to the divisive issue of the derby Down Under once and for all.
But he’d need to dig deep - covering the cost of pulling out from the Barbie Derby is put at £3million.
Not everyone is convinced by King’s motives either.
Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: “Just when the dysfunctional board at Ibrox thought they had seen the back of Dave King, back he comes with a bang. Again it’s all the noises the fans want to hear, he loves stoking the flames of controversy with his offer of cash. In this world nothing is for nothing there will be strings attached. Thanks to the top of marble staircase dopes Rangers in the space of a week have gone from Euro heroes to organised chaos.”
Joe Smith, Coleraine, claimed: “Dave King’s statement is a whole load of nothing. He can't just give the club money there are rules in place. So just what is he playing at is anyone's guess but he is certainly not handing over £3million.”
Joe Graham, Garrowhill, said: “This fall out has been going on for some time now This is not only about the Sydney Cup involvement, but should have been kept private until the end of the season. The demonstration at Dundee with the loo rolls and tennis balls was totally wrong as it was unfair for the players and coaching team who are trying to stay in the race in three tournaments.
"You could see In Gio van Bronckhorst ’s face how disturbed and worried he was. He is Rangers new boss and doing a tremendous job. It was way out of order and their stupid actions could’ve cost the team points. It is going to be some month ahead for Rangers
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