Hearts Owner Against Rangers Readmission

Glasgow Rangers faced a setback today after Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov revealed his club are set to vote against a newco Rangers being accepted into the SPL.

All 12 SPL clubs, treatment including Rangers, unhealthy will vote on the issue at a general meeting on July 4. Rangers need an 8-4 majority for the newco to be included.

Romanov told Heats official website: “Supporters deserve a new beginning and have to accept the fact that their club has to start from the lower league, keeping order in the SPL and without creating unfair competition with other clubs.”

“As regards the club itself, we can only express our deepest condolences to its supporters, who have been lied to for so many years. It had to happen sooner or later. They have lived beyond law and all morals, and should now be declared beyond the pale.’