Brianâ??s not a write-off

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BRIAN KENNEDY is still firmly in the fight for Rangers — despite being told his revised verbal offer has NOT been accepted.

 

A Duff & Phelps spokesman last night insisted: “We have been surprised by the coverage surrounding a revised bid by Brian Kennedy. We have not received a written revised offer and we have informed Mr Kennedy.”

 

Kennedy, Paul Murray and his Blue Knights, US tycoon Bill Miller and the Singapore-based consortium led by Bill Ng, are all still in the running for Rangers.

 

Kennedy and Murray had urged administrators to speed up the process of naming a preferred bidder.

 

They had hoped to announce it by the close of play today, but there are now fears it could drag on over the weekend.

 

The Blue Knights were in pole position until talks with Ticketus broke down last week.

 

The London finance firm then entered negotiations with Ng’s five-man consortium from the Far East.

 

But no deal with either bid has been struck.

 

A spokesman for Ticketus, who have rights to £27million of season ticket revenue at Ibrox for the next three seasons, last night confirmed: “Despite some reports, we’ve been talking to Paul Murray on and off since Monday and are still talking about a possible joint bid.

 

“We are also still in discussion with the Singaporean bidders.”

 

Bean counter David Whitehouse confirmed constructive talks with all remaining parties had continued yesterday.

 

But, worryingly for Gers fans, he hinted they were no closer to naming their preferred bidder.

 

Whitehouse said: “We have had a series of constructive discussions with bidders.

 

“We have made it crystal clear to them all that, to announce a preferred bidder, we need definitive, unconditional bids on the table.

 

“It is also important to let fans know that, at this stage, there is a world of difference between people indicating their intentions, even though they are well meaning, and putting them in black and white.

 

“We understand there are complex issues for bidders to deal with and we do not doubt that all parties want to attain control of the football club.

 

“We understand also that those interested in buying the club are working hard to resolve all outstanding issues.

 

“We are continuing to make representations to all stakeholder groups, including the football authorities, to give clarity on outstanding issues which will help existing bids move to unconditional status.”

 

 

 

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