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Does Mike Ashley have anything to do with Rangers?

Does Mike Ashley have anything to do with Rangers?

The Herald revealed that in early 2015, Mr Ashley was declared the “ultimate controlling party” of Rangers Retail, a joint venture with the club which controlled the club’s merchandising and stores.

Did Ashley buy Rangers?

Rangers. In October 2014, Ashley owned an 8.92% stake in Rangers International Football Club (RIFC), the parent company of Scottish football club Rangers. On 23 June 2017, Ashley sold his entire Rangers shareholding to Club 1872 and Julian Wolhardt.

Does Mike Ashley own Rangers?

Ownership of Newcastle United and Rangers Purchasing Newcastle United in 2007, Ashley’s ownership of the club has proved controversial with fans.

Why are Rangers fans unionists?

Rangers’ traditional support is largely drawn from the Protestant Unionist community, whilst Celtic’s traditional support is largely drawn from the Catholic Irish community. The first Old Firm match was won by Celtic and there have been over four hundred matches played to date.

Did Ashley buy Debenhams?

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has bought the anchor building at Foyleside Shopping centre in Londonderry previously occupied by Debenhams. Frasers Group is owned by Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley who had shown interest in buying Debenhams on a number of occasions. …

How much is Amanda Staveley worth?

In 2008 Staveley played a prominent role in the investment of £7.3 billion in Barclays by the ruling families of Abu Dhabi and Qatar, and by the Qatari sovereign wealth fund….

Amanda Staveley
Spouse(s) Mehrdad Ghodoussi ​ ( m. 2011)​
Parent(s) Robert Staveley, Lynne Staveley

Why do Celtic hate Rangers?

Celtic and Rangers are the most successful in Scottish football, but that’s only one facet of their heated, deep-seated rivalry with one another. Their rivalry is rooted in a divide of views regarding religion, identity and politics, as well their relationship with Ireland, particularly Northern Ireland.