Home » Football » Scottish Premiership » Celtic F.C.

David Murray and Graeme Souness face huge Rangers question as they prepare to dissect Man City

David Murray is preparing to discuss Manchester City’s financial controversy with Graeme Souness and Simon Jordan – but his own Rangers record leaves some unavoidable questions. You really couldn’t make this one up. Former Rangers owner Sir David Murray is…

By Author's Column · Vital Football

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:57 AM

Key Things to Know

Vital Football argues David Murray and Graeme Souness face scrutiny over Rangers while assessing Manchester City.
Sir David Murray is reportedly joining Graeme Souness and Simon Jordan for a football ownership discussion.
The writer highlights Murray's Rangers tenure, which featured over £47 million paid through Employee Benefit Trusts.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Rangers owner Sir David Murray is reportedly set to join Graeme Souness and Simon Jordan on the Graeme Souness Tackles programme to discuss football ownership and Manchester City's financial controversy. Vital Football's Philip Cooney argues that the pair face serious questions regarding their past at Rangers before scrutinizing City's governance.

The writer notes Murray oversaw Rangers' controversial Employee Benefit Trust scheme before selling the club to Craig Whyte in 2011. Additionally, the columnist highlights Souness's sympathetic view of Rangers' 2012 administration as a tragedy compared to his harsher assessment of Manchester City as potential cheats.

Read the full article on Vital Football

David Murray and Graeme Souness face huge Rangers question as they prepare to dissect Man City

More Celtic News

Never Miss a Sports Update