It’s Rangers’ good fortune, though, that Whyte’s determination is so strong. If he wasn’t so focused on this deal, he’d have had cause to pull the plug once Johnston sought to humiliate him in his strange statement.
English went into great depth about the atmosphere and passion created but chose to ignore one vital detail, a banner from the Union Bears that is certain to bring further sanctions and stand closures from UEFA.
He seemed very off guard during the podcast, almost as if he was sharing small talk with chums in the BBC canteen. Clearly unburdening a lot of resentment he claimed that Rodgers would be livid at not getting the Spurs job that Postecoglou left Celtic for.
BBC Scotland filled up Rugby Park with some of their star names, offering almost every viewpoint on the match. But there was no sign of English.
Showing the complete lack of judgement that has characterised his career, Tom English waded into Rodgers with arrogant laddish comments, the type of chat he uses in the BBC canteen to impress Kenny Macintyre, Alasdair Lamont, Jane Lewis and big Thommo.
No specific reason was given for not inviting BBC Scotland but most outsiders assumed that it was a reaction to the sneering contempt of Tom English about the appointment of the former Leicester City boss.