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Rangers latest move suggests that they have given up

By Kade Kistner

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 17: A man dressed in a bowler hat carrying a briefcase walks towards the Ibrox Stadium gates on February 17, 2012 in Glasgow, Scotland. Rangers face Kilmarnock on Saturday following a week where the club went officially into administration, incurring a 10 point penalty from the Scottish Premier League. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 17: A man dressed in a bowler hat carrying a briefcase walks towards the Ibrox Stadium gates on February 17, 2012 in Glasgow, Scotland. Rangers face Kilmarnock on Saturday following a week where the club went officially into administration, incurring a 10 point penalty from the Scottish Premier League. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) /
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Rangers have began to rip up their pitch during the suspension of play caused by the novel coronavirus. Could this be a sign they have given up?

With a total suspension of play due to COVID-19, many clubs are pondering the future of the current season. Many clubs, including Celtic have stated that they would like the season to be played out, even if that is in an empty stadium. Rangers on the other hand are hoping for a ‘null and void’.

The Scottish Premiership League has offered little in the way of a path forward, or even hinted at one. Meanwhile, many clubs in the SPFL are struggling financially, and need the end of season payout in order to help make ends meet and keep the lights on.

In another typical Rangers move, they want the second place prize money discussed above, but want the season considered ‘null and void’ to avoid Celtic from winning the championship. Furthermore, in what appears to be a move resembling giving up on the season, as Rangers have begun to rip up their unplayable pitch.

While they may have it ready for summer, we have to agree that it looks like a move more suited to prepare for next season. In the end, the SPFL, UEFA, etc. need to determine how to conclude the season. They need to be reasonable and logical in their moves. SPFL clubs do not have the luxury like many in the English Premier League do in terms of revenue and capital.

The longer clubs sit around with little end in sight, the better chance they have of going under. That cannot be acceptable for the SPFL, and a conclusion is needed. Rangers have already started preparing, by giving up.

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