Rangers have unveiled a new portrait of King Charles III in the Ibrox club’s dressing room as the Michael Beale talk of traditions comes to fruition.
The Gers have replaced the portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II – originally hung by Graeme Souness – after the monarch’s sad passing earlier in the year.
The new King Charles III portrait stands as a testament to the Ibrox club’s traditions and relationship with the Royal Family and reigning monarch with the club taking to social media to announce the move.
Whilst the portrait has been praised by plenty and upset the usual suspects, the Rangers move comes after comments from incoming manager Michael Beale about the traditions of the club.
Rangers traditions upheld with King Charles III portrait
The Gers have long-held an association with British values and speaking after his appointment, Beale even claimed that the squad would be returning to the tradition of wearing suits on matchdays.
“I know the traditions,” said Michael Beale.
“It’s a traditional football club, an institution.
“As we modernise football, some of the traditions are very important to the culture of the club. So the players will go back to wearing suits on match days at home as well.
“I think you have got to know that you are coming to a club that is different to the norm. When you come to this club, there are traditions and I would like to stay close to them and as close as possible to them. When you come in, you should know about this club and know what it stands for.
“There is a certain element of class that we want to portray and I think the element of putting that suit on to come here on a matchday, it is just a mental thing for me. It shouldn’t be lost.”
Meanwhile, there could be one Rangers player playing under the King Charles III portrait for longer than initially anticipated after the latest update.
