Generous Rangers to leave Tannadice half-empty
As well as being able to exact some revenge, Rangers’ Scottish Cup tie at Dundee United in February will allow the club to make a bold statement.
Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson was very outspoken in his opposition of the reformed Rangers being allowed into the Scottish Premier League in the summer, making him a particularly unpopular figure with the Ibrox faithful. Fans groups have since decided that they will boycott the match and the club have supported their stance by not taking up their allocation of tickets.
With the profits from ticket money being split evenly in accordance with the rules of Scottish Cup matches, Dundee United have asked Rangers to waive their right to accepting a share. Rangers chief executive Charles Green, however, declared that the club would be taking the money they are entitled to and would then donate it to charity.
Rangers have endured undoubtedly the toughest time in their history over the past 12 months, suffering the most sudden fall from grace Scottish football has ever seen. Several teams came in during this period, picking off the best players of what was a very promising squad. The club has suffered a great deal in a short space of time, yet they keep on fighting.
Despite all the financial troubles they have had and finding themselves in the Scottish Third Division, this act shows that Rangers’ unshakeable strength remains and they will continue to stand up for themselves no matter what.
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