Rangers takeover: Brian Kennedy to ‘reflect on his position’ after Bill Miller’s withdrawal

SALE Sharks owner Brian Kennedy will “reflect on his own position” after expressing fears over the future of Rangers following Bill Miller’s decision to withdraw his offer for the club yesterday.

• Brian Kennedy reveals fears for Rangers

• Businessman to hold talks with his investors

• Kennedy: ‘I don’t give a monkey’s about the Americans pulling out’

American tycoon Miller was handed preferred bidder status last Thursday ahead of a rival bid from Kennedy and the Blue Knights consortium but has informed administrators he will not pursue his interest any further.

Duff and Phelps are now evaluating three other bids for the Glasgow giants - which does not yet include a fresh offer from Kennedy.

Kennedy told the Daily Record: “Words fail me. All my worst fears are coming to pass. In the meantime, I am reflecting on my own position.

“I’m not trying to be a smart ass here. This was a clear sequence of events. I could see it, every Rangers supporter could see it was likely to unfold.

“And yet here we are, in an even more perilous position than ever. My worst fear is that we could see a padlock on the gates of Ibrox.

“I don’t give a monkey’s about the Americans pulling out. I care about the damage that has been done in between and where it will all lead to.

“When someone predicts a sequence of events ‘A, B, C, D and E’, and when ‘A, B, C, D’ happens then you’ve got to think there is a good chance ‘E’ will happen too.

“If anyone is going to step up and do something then they’d better do it soon. I will reflect on this and will be talking to those who were considering investing with me.”