The Rangers board subtly critiqued Michael Beale for some costly decisions that have hindered the club’s progress, according to our reporter Andy Newport who attended the AGM last week. Comparing their situation to Celtic’s success, it’s clear that mistakes have been made.
While the atmosphere was not as tense as usual, with fans appeased by recent improvements and the appointment of new CEO Patrick Stewart, there was confusion among shareholders when it was revealed that the club only received £800,000 for the sales of five players in the summer.
Andy explained to Keith Jackson on the Hotline LIVE show: “Many believed the £800,000 figure was an error until James Taylor confirmed it was accurate. Todd Cantwell, once valued at £40m, was sold for a fraction of that along with four others. This indicates significant errors were made under Beale’s leadership.”
Keith remarked on the board’s attempts to shift blame: “It’s questionable to attribute these deals solely to Beale when the board approved them. While recruitment has been lacking, the low figure is still surprising.”
Andy added: “While Beale wasn’t explicitly named, referencing decisions from 18 months ago made it clear who was responsible for the mistakes.”
