David Murray speaks out: No interest in Rangers

Sir David Murray has broken a three month silence to admit what most people were aware of- No one is in the 'race' to buy Rangers.

After twenty years soaking up the attention and publicity it must be torture for Murray to find so much speculation about the crown jewels of his troubled empire.

Asked directly about speculation and bids from prospective buyers, Murray said firmly, "No – none", and that there was "no substance" to recent speculation.

Saturday's Scotsman has a taster for the full interview in Scotland on Sunday.

The constant Dave King speculation is revealed as without substance the mysterious 'Florida-based billionaire' has really upset Murray's ego.

Speaking to The Scotsman, about the mystery man revealed by their rivals The Herald Murray said: "When the speculation got mischievous was when people started talking about mysterious Florida millionaires. It was unbelievable."

Whether it was by choice or under orders the last three months have clearly angered Murray.

Initial speculation about buyers has died down with only an unlikely 'supporters buy-out' the only option on the table although that has as little substance as the other 'proposals'.

For whatever reason that he's been banished to the sidelines the old Murray fight and attitude hasn't been dulled.

While suggesting that the appointment of Donald Muir from Lloyds was his own idea the former Rangers chairman is clearly angry that other clubs in debt aren't getting the same treatment as Rangers

Murray added: "I find it amazing that a football club like Ipswich can have a greater debt than Rangers and it doesn't appear on the radar. Preston lost £10 million."

The former Rangers chairman is still very much alive and kicking, the five weeks till the January transfer window opens will decide whether or not there is any substance to today's claims.

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