Showbiz legends The Krankies have emerged as shock candidates to rescue Rangers Football Club from financial oblivion. The comedy duo are known to be huge fans of the Ibrox club and have the means to follow up their interest having amassed a vast fortune over the years with appearances in panto, Crackerjack and a season 4 episode of Murder Most Horrid.
We understand negotiations between Sir David Murray and Wee Jimmy Krankie have been ongoing for months with Daddy Krankie taking more of a back seat but there to give Wee Jimmy advice if needed. Sir David is understood to be impressed with the fact that Wee Jimmy always wears a blazer and immaculately polished shoes and is ready to sell if the price is right.
An Ibrox insider said last night: “Sir David is seriously considering the bid from Wee Jimmy and Dad Krankie. They’re Scottish, fans of the club and now that they have semi- retired from showbiz can devote the time needed to running a club the size of Rangers. It really would be Fandabidozi if they could strike a deal”.
One sticking point in the negotiations could be Daddy Krankie’s insistence that Wee Jimmy be part of Ally McCoist’s squad for the forthcoming season. We understand Wee Jimmy was a star for his primary seven football team and sees himself as a successor to Kyle Lafferty who is heading to Wycombe Wanderers in the summer.
The insider told us: “Dad Krankie wants Jimmy to be in Alastair’s plans for next season but it remains to be seen if a role can be found for him. Its a shame Kirk Broadfoot has signed a new deal as Wee Jimmy could have replaced him no problem. It was suggested Wee Jimmy be the new mascot but Dad Krankie was having none of it”.
The deal however should go through with a compromise being struck that during January and February Lee McCulloch will take Wee Jimmy’s place as the horses arse in Jack & The Beanstalk with Wee Jimmy toughening up the Rangers midfield.
The Krankies were unavailable for comment last night.
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