THANKS A BILLION CRAIG! Whyte deal collapse just the tonic for Gers by Mark Hateful

News that Craig Whyte’s billion pound takeover may collapse might on the face of it look like a complete disaster for Rangers but with a sad predictability I think it will have the opposite effect altogether.

With adversity comes great responsibility and togetherness and this will surely see my old club triumph in the final Old Firm game of the season this Sunday.

Whilst followers of Celtic may gloat at this new turn of events they should remember that Rangers will now be like a cornered and wounded animal, ready to strike with a ferocious but dignified response.

You have to also remember this will be the last time Walter Smith takes his brown brogues of integrity down the marble staircase of tradition to face the side from the East End so let’s just say he’ll have his men practising penalties this week.

I may be biased but I’d like to see a sound thrashing delivered by Walter.

Then I’d love him to drive Rangers on to a famous victory this Sunday which will see the SPL title retained and my old soap dropping chum Alistair begin next season with a clear psycho advantage over his adversity Neil Lennon.

You can bet Walter will also feel satisfied before and after the game.

He will also be boosted by the return of Lee McCulloch, who will add an extra piece of steel to his boots and to the midfield in general.

When you think about it logically, you would come to a totally different conclusion that I would, but I think the total collapse of Craig Whyte’s takeover bid and complete lack of investment in new players will be the kick up the collective backsides of the entire Rangers squad.

So to Mr Whyte I say thank you very much. By walking away from the deal you’ve galvanised a squad of players who would literally run through brick walls for their manager. Just remember though, don’t come crying when the Champions League trophy sits in the cabinet in two years time.

As told to Keith’s Jacksie