RANGERS MIGHT SUFFER SAME FATE AS CELTIC IF FOUND GUILTY OF SPFL FINANCIAL ACCUSATION – FINALISE DECISION FROM SPL CHAIRMAN

RANGERS MIGHT SUFFER SAME FATE AS CELTIC IF FOUND GUILTY OF SPFL FINANCIAL ACCUSATION – FINALISE DECISION FROM SPL CHAIRMAN

Glasgow — The boardroom at Rangers Football Club is bracing for what could be a catastrophe — after mounting accusations of financial impropriety, rumours suggest the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) could hit Rangers with a sanction similar to that recently levied on Celtic F.C.. If the worst comes to pass, the Ibrox side may surface from its current turmoil looking very different.

According to insiders at the SPFL, a final decision is expected within days — and the club’s leadership is frantically scrambling to prepare a statement and possible appeal. The implications are grave: ticket-reductions, transfer restrictions or even points deductions are now being whispered in corridors at Ibrox.

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⚠️ A Club Already On Shaky Ground

Rangers’ season has already been turbulent. In June 2025, the club appointed Russell Martin as head coach, on a three-year deal, as part of the club’s broader shake-up under new ownership.  But after a string of poor results, including a disappointing 1–1 draw away at newly promoted Falkirk F.C. that proved the final straw, Martin was sacked on 5 October — just 123 days into his tenure. 

In the days that followed, the club’s search for stability saw brief interim oversight by club stalwart Steven Smith.  Then, after drawn-out negotiations — including a failed approach for Kevin Muscat — Rangers ended up appointing Danny Röhl as their new head coach in mid-October, on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with the expectation he would take over immediately. 

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📉 On-Field Troubles: A Warning Sign

The off-field upheaval has mirrored a wobbly start on the pitch. Under Martin, Rangers struggled badly — by the time of his exit, they had only managed one win in seven league games.  Even after Röhl’s arrival, results haven’t exactly steadied: a 2–2 draw at Dundee United F.C. yesterday saw the club salvage a point thanks to a last-minute penalty — but plenty of questions remain about defensive stability and attacking inefficiency. 

Fans and pundits alike have noted with concern the perfect storm brewing at Ibrox: managerial instability, underperforming players, and now the looming shadow of a financial investigation. With confidence already shaken, the club could find itself facing far more than just anxiety about the next match.

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🧨 Why This Potential Sanction Is a Game-Changer

While the exact nature of the allegations against Rangers remains under wraps, the fact that the SPFL is finalizing a decision so soon after a probe strongly implies serious findings. Should the governing body follow through with a sanction — whether a ticket reduction, transfer ban, or even points deduction — the repercussions could ripple across every facet of the club: from match-day atmosphere and revenues, to squad building and morale.

Compare this to the recent sanction on Celtic: even though that club lost only stadium tickets, the reputational damage was severe. For Rangers, already under pressure, a similar blow could derail all attempts at recovery — undermining their new manager’s project before it truly begins.

Moreover, this scenario might trigger fresh unrest among supporters. Having already endured a chaotic summer, multiple managerial changes and uninspiring performances, fans may perceive any sanction as collective punishment — deepening frustration and hurting trust in the club’s leadership.

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🏃‍♂️ What Happens Next — And Can Rangers Survive This Storm?

Everything now depends on what the SPFL chairman decides — and how Rangers respond. Internally, the club must prepare mitigation and possibly appeal: damage-control in PR, reassurances to players and fans, and swift compliance to any interim measures. Externally, Röhl’s immediate challenge is to steady the ship on the pitch — showing that amidst off-field chaos, Rangers can still perform.

If the club can regain focus, show discipline, and produce consistent results, this could become a turning point — a moment when Rangers confront their problems head-on and rebuild stronger.

But if sanctions hit hard — especially alongside poor form — this could mark the beginning of a very dark era at Ibrox. For now, supporters across Glasgow wait nervously, hoping that what looks like a “financial bombshell” turns instead into a wake-up call.