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Robbie Copeland

Douglas Park's Rangers exit timing rings alarm bells and there's one reason no Premier League clubs want Ange - Hotline

We're just days away from another massive Old Firm derby yet somehow the big story in town has nothing to do with the clash on the pitch.

It looked set to be a sleepy Tuesday evening before all hell broke loose when Rangers announced Douglas Park's departure out of the blue. He steps aside after eight years of service in total with John Bennett stepping into the role with immediate effect. So before we get to the bickering over next Saturday's derby, a word for the outgoing chairman from a Celtic fan who raises questions over the timing of the announcement.

Arrin Geddes, Irvine said: "The timing of Douglas Park’s departure seems a wee bit strange. Not because it’s the week of a Glasgow Derby but because it comes the day after Mick Beale claims to be getting a truckload of money for his rebuild. Is Mick in for a disappointment?"

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