Rangers are making aggressive inroads towards winning their first title in five years, and one famous Rangers figure was quick to message journalist Hugh Keevins with a two-word woe after his big title claim. Keevins, writing in the Daily Record, revealed that his "favourite fundamentalist" texted him "Aw naw!" in light-hearted disapproval after Keevins tipped Rangers to win the new season's Premiership title.
Transfer Dominance
Rangers are making Celtic look passive in the transfer window. The Ibrox side is about to make their seventh signing, Vanja Dragojevic from Partizan Belgrade for a £4million fee. This aggressive approach contrasts sharply with Celtic's perceived inactivity under seldom-seen CEO Michael Nicholson.
Gillespie's Firm Stance
Rangers CEO Jim Gillespie has shown a no-nonsense attitude. When Derek McInnes was unveiled as manager, a Hearts-supporting journalist sought assurances that Rangers would not raid the Edinburgh club's squad. Gillespie made it clear there would be no guarantees, stating publicly that Rangers would inquire about any player they wished. Within 24 hours of Hearts announcing Cammy Devlin would not extend his stay, Gillespie had him signed to Rangers on a lengthy contract.
Keevins concludes that tipping anyone other than Rangers for the title would be an insult to intelligence, given their momentum and Celtic's apparent passivity.
