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Ibrox fans are lashing out at Celtic in a fit of rage because we are using the “LIQUIDATION” of Rangers 1872 to make comparisons with Man City, & they don’t like it…

Yesterday, talkSPORT ran a big interview with Ally McCoist about Manchester City, and the word “liquidation” never appeared

By Eric Knott · ReadCeltic

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:41 AM

Key Things to Know

Eric Knott argues mainstream media incorrectly characterizes Rangers' 2012 liquidation as a relegation or demotion.
A talkSPORT interview featuring Ally McCoist was criticized for omitting the term liquidation.
The article highlights recent media comparisons made between Manchester City's regulatory issues and Rangers.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Eric Knott criticizes mainstream media coverage surrounding Rangers and comparisons being drawn to Manchester City following their regulatory charges. Knott points specifically to a recent talkSPORT interview with Ally McCoist, arguing that reporting routinely describes Rangers' 2012 situation as a demotion or relegation rather than liquidation.

The article claims that media outlets frequently overlook the corporate liquidation of the original club when discussing its journey through the Scottish Third Division. Knott notes that comparisons between Rangers and Manchester City have provoked strong reactions from supporters following recent verdicts regarding Premier League charges.

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