The Americanisation of Rangers mirrors Manchester United’s fate | OneFootball

The parallels between Rangers and Manchester United are staggering. Just like Manchester United, Rangers are now controlled by Americans. These clubs, despite their historic stature, have been dragged into a model focused on money, profit and commercial gain. The similarities between Rangers and Manchester United in recent years are staggering, and both show no signs of escaping the same trap, as Ibrox Noise stressed.

The untouchable managers

When Ibrox Noise captured a screengrab of Manchester United’s board sticking with Rupin Amirim, it echoed what Rangers are doing with Russell Martin. Both men look out of their depth, yet remain in place because boards refuse to act. It’s a repeat of the same tired script, and Ibrox Noise’s Tav poll proves fans have lost patience.

Capitalism before football

Americans are efficient in business. They chase sponsorships, partnerships and merchandise sales. That model works in corporate offices, not on football pitches. Ibrox Noise called it Groundhog Day when Rangers’ board embraced US-style corporate thinking. BBC Sport’s match report on Rangers 0–2 Hearts shows the gulf on the pitch while the hierarchy fixates on balance sheets.

The wider European curse

Manchester United, Rangers and AC Milan all fell in 2012. Since then, these giants have lived in purgatory. The Rossoneri’s decline mirrors what fans in Glasgow and Manchester face today. Ibrox Noise highlighted Tav and Martin’s clash as a symbol of disarray. Sky Sports’ live blog covered the latest Ibrox collapse, while UEFA’s Ref Watch decisions show how little fortune Rangers find. Success on the pitch has been replaced by success in the pocket.

No way out

Football does not run on corporate laws. It runs on coaching, ambition and massive investment. Yet Americans apply their business model, forcing fans to watch helplessly as money comes first. Line-ups and stats underline the gap. Rangers fans hoped for glory. Instead, they got capitalism in its purest form.