According to Stephen McGowan, Celtic secretly revealed a £119.9 million deal as the public’s attention was diverted by Rangers’ Europa League matchup with Benfica.
The reporter stated on Saturday, February 23, that the interim financial results for the Hoops were released one week later than anticipated and revealed a slight decrease in the bank balance from £72.3 million to £67.3 million. The article appeared on page 109 of the print version of the Scottish Daily Mail.
He went on to say that the Parkhead team would be “running away with the league and holding their own in Europe” as they compete with the Gers for the championship this year if they were half as good at burying opportunities as they were financial reports.
Rangers are outperforming Celtic when it matters most.
While Celtic has undoubtedly done well financially in recent years, there are concerns about how well that money has been used in the last several months.
Rangers are currently in a better position than their Old Firm opponents since Brendan Rodgers is having trouble motivating his players and some of their recent acquisitions are starting to perform well.
In addition to leading the SPL, the Gers have advanced to the Europa League’s round of 16, where they will now play Portuguese team Benfica.
Rangers is outperforming Celtic on the field.
But after a lackluster performance, the Hoops were eliminated from Europe, and Rodgers, who rejoined the team last summer, now has expectations to meet at Parkhead.
After just a few months in charge, Philippe Clement has led to a remarkable turnaround in the team’s results at Ibrox, thus the Northern Irishman faces a tough opponent.
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In other Rangers news, a loanee from the Gers has had his work visa concerns resolved, allowing him to make his debut.
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