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'Dramatic' Tape Obtained By Scottish Sun Details Sacking Of Rangers Chair

05 / 20 / 13

A "dramatic" tape has emerged of Scottish Third Division Rangers Chair Malcolm Murray "being sacked" by former CEO Charles Green’s right-hand man, according to Chris Musson of the SCOTTISH SUN. In the recording, Commercial Dir Imran Ahmad accuses Murray "of improper conduct," and says: "You st...

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