Pundit slams Keith Jackson live on air after what he said about Dave King at Rangers

Peter Grant has slammed Keith Jackson for his comments around a potential return to Rangers for Dave King after John Bennett’s exit.

King had confirmed that he was open to returning to Ibrox as chairman on a short-term basis, but the Light Blues have eventually decided against re-appointing the South African-based businessman [Chris Jack, 16 September].

The Daily Record’s Jackson had urged the Gers to avoid King suggesting it would be a step backwards [Daily Record, 16 September], but Go Radio pundit Grant has torn into the journalist live on air.

Speaking on The Go Radio Football Show (16 September, 16:45) he said: “It’s alright Keith Jackson and all of that saying he could start a fight in an empty house.

“Let me tell you if he starts a fight in an empty house and it makes Rangers successful in their eyes and gets them back on an even keel again, nobody will be interested.

“They’ll all be lauding him because it is all about catching Celtic, which is going to be very, very difficult for them at any time because Celtic are so far in front on and off the pitch.”

Will Dave King return to Rangers after John Bennett’s Ibrox exit?

This whole argument is almost by the by now after the Light Blues made a final decision on King’s proposal, but Grant’s points will likely be valued by the Gers’ support.

Yes, Rangers could do without a fractured boardroom as they look to close the gap to Celtic in the league table. However, the most important thing is finding a way to get one over their Old Firm rivals off an on the pitch.

King has experience of winning at Ibrox and that cannot be undervalued. Whether or not he could repeat the work that made him so successful in his first stint is unclear, but on paper, it does seem like it would have been a sensible appointment.

Philippe Clement’s side need to find a new chairman and CEO sooner rather than later. Above the manager, there is very little structure at the football club and while that remains the case, it is going to be hard to catch the Hoops.

In other Rangers news, Clement has been told to make a Hamza Igamane decision after the clash with Dundee United at Tannadice

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