The word stability is not one that’s been used to describe Rangers much over the last ten years.
Unless of course it comes after the words “lack of”.
But after years of tumultuous boardroom struggles, off-field dilemmas and financial blackholes, is the club finally retaining some after all?
Don’t get me wrong. There’s still a long way to go before Rangers are maximising their operational potential, if not their operational best.
But the club has taken major strides this season which appear to be making the difference. Stability is on the horizon at least.
Profits just one part of a successful season off-the-field
Dave King – who has been embroiled in off-field dramas since he took over the club – has had legal proceedings against him dropped. These concern a share issue which failed. That was very much a good thing for Dave King and Rangers.
And then there’s the ongoing issues with merchandising which, whilst still unresolved, appear to be moving forward.
The club’s kits are on-sale at major sports retailers that aren’t Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct, and there is even a store in the city centre.
Don’t underestimate how big a deal that is to people – it’s been years since Rangers fans could buy a kit in good faith.
And the club too are beginning to vocally challenge the issue of sectarianism in Scottish football. Everyone from Dave King to
All of this has been twinned with positive results on the pitch. Steven Gerrard has breathed new life into a faltering Rangers and the club are feeling the benefit. On the pitch, the club will retain their manager for the first time in three seasons when we kick off next year. That’s huge for a club which has felt like a revolving door in recent years.
Whilst stability isn’t completely here at Ibrox just yet, it certainly looks like the ship is finally beginning to settle after one hell of a rocky voyage back up the divisions.
And about time too.
