Rangers chaos: Senior man's confirmed Ibrox exit a 'terrible look' as fans gobsmacked - sources

Rangers fans have every right to be gobsmacked by the departure of James Bisgrove as the club’s issues with developing Ibrox pile up.

That is according to Football Insider journalist and Scottish expert Daniel Bowers, speaking to Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast about the exit of their former chief executive.

Bisgrove’s departure from Rangers after five years in various roles at the club was officially announced on 30 May, taking up a new role at Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.

In recent weeks, problems with the redevelopment works at Ibrox have mounted to the point that it is unlikely the stadium will even be ready for the 2024-25 season, and Bowers believes it appears Bisgrove “ran from the problem” and it is a “terrible look” for the club as the controversy escalates.

The Rangers board have been labelled a “disgrace” by former Aberdeen chief Keith Wyness, talking exclusively to Football Insider [27 June], for their handling of the situation with Bisgrove far from spared the blame.

Rangers exit reflects badly on James Bisgrove

With Bisgrove leaving Rangers just days after the Scottish Cup final defeat to Celtic rubber-stamped a difficult campaign, it was not to be long before the Ibrox chaos unfolded.

With significant delays in the shipping of key materials from Asia for the refurbishment of the Copland Road Stand, the Gers are now seeking alternative temporary homes with an upcoming pre-season match with Manchester United being hosted at Murrayfield next month.

Bowers claims Bisgrove had to know of the issues arising before clearing his office for the newly-promoted Saudi Pro League side, and that his departure comes across as escaping the problem.

It is also pointed out that nobody has yet taken accountability to the mounting concerns surrounding Ibrox, with the club having to potentially fork out a significant sum to use a new stadium, likely Murrayfield, for domestic and European matches.

As Rangers scramble for a solution, supporters are appealing for some clarity and responsibility from the hierarchy.

In other news, Rangers have opened preliminary talks for Kenny McLean.

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