Cavenagh and 49ers conscious of Rangers fans at centre of Ibrox storm
Rangers potential new ownership Andrew Cavenaghand his American consortium must balance the fans at Ibrox.
The supporters have had little to cheer about this season, in what has been a dismal campaign for the Scottish giants on all fronts.
While they remain in the Europa League, the Gers have failed to win either domestic trophy, and are a long way off the pace in the Scottish Premiership race.
It has led to Rangers fans being extremely vocal about their displeasure throughout the campaign, which ended up being a significant factor in Philippe Clement losing his job earlier this season.
There have been times when the supporters have walked out of Ibrox in their masses over what they have witnessed, but there has also been controversy due to the inflammatory banners shown during European games.
Rangers fans could make or break the future
Rangers boasts one of the most passionate fan bases in world football, and that’s something that the 49ers will need to embrace, rather than pushing against.
Gary Keown highlighted that the decision to work with the fans during this current storm is a “no-brainer” during his latest column in the Scottish Mail.
| Opposition | Date |
| Athletic Bilbao (Home) | April 10 |
| Aberdeen (Away) | April 12 |
| Athletic Bilbao (Away) | April 17 |
The 49ers will want to have the full backing of the Light Blues’ support in a bid to create an environment at Ibrox that is ready to take on every opportunity.
They do not want to risk empty stadiums moving forward, with the support having an obvious impact on the team’s performance and the financial revenue.
There is concern that there will be issues when Rangers host Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League, as there are worries that the club hasn’t done enough to ease fears that there will be punishments in their future.
Rangers could end up with empty stadiums
UEFA have already charged Rangers due to the banners and chants of the fans in Europe, and they have threatened partial stadium closures if that continues.
It’s a growing issue for the Scottish giants, and it presents an immediate challenge for the 49ers to try and overcome moving forward.
The impact of having smaller crowds would not only harm the team, but it would also provide a lower financial gain for the new owners, which would be a worry ahead of their takeover.