It is understood that no solution has yet been finalised as Rangers work through contingency plans that are likely to see them play outside of Glasgow during the first weeks of the term.
Work seems to be continuing at Ibrox but with only a handful or workmen inside the stand, it seems that they have been told to keep quiet with questions answered with ‘F**k knows mate!’
No timeline accompanied the Ibrox announcement, the media messengers all went with August only with nothing to back up that claim, September looks unlikely with October about as optimistic as it gets which puts the SPFL in a spot of bother.
If the asbestos/structural damage/ Building Warrant rumours are true a longer closure will seriously harm the club financially and their dwindling credibility with supporters.
Following Tuesday’s final home game of the season, against Dundee, a construction team moves in to install 1,000 more seats and create more bays for wheelchairs. Ready? Rangers are.
It’s another self-inflicted wound and it gives Philippe Clement and his players an excuse to fail before a ball has been kicked. No wonder the slippery James Bisgrove couldn’t wait to get out of town.
This time around the blame has been publicly pinned on the rogue Asian supplier but even some In The Know bears are speculating about the Asbestos issues.
Around three weeks ago, the news that had been feared was delivered. Some of the steelwork required for the project will not arrive in Britain for several weeks and Rangers have been left to count the cost – in financial and sporting terms as well as reputationally – of delays…
While the cheerleaders and media messengers are warning of a month long closure most fans are expecting to be away from Ibrox for a far longer period with a knock on effect on performances and finances.
There are parallels between this story and the tax issues that forced Murray into the sale of the club to Craig Whyte with administration and liquidation following within 13 months of a pound coin being rolled across an oak-panelled desk in Charlotte Square.