US takeover as big as Souness revolution in 1986

Cavenagh’s consortium might be the single most significant moment the club has experienced since his own appointment as player/manager.

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He said: “These people understand soccer. Do they fully understand what Glasgow Rangers is about?

“I’m sure they have realised that this is a unique football club and a unique football experience. It’s a very special football club. And working in the west of Scotland is quite unique, trust me!”

Souness added that Martin’s (right) no-nonsense approach to Saturday’s 1-1 opening-day draw at Motherwell has provided him with a flashback to his time in charge.