ian1964 10,723 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 A Spain based motor tycoon who wants to buy Rangers is building a £5 million mansion close to Glasgow, The Sunday Post can reveal. Businessman Douglas Park, 64, has submitted plans to erect an eight-bedroom villa near Strathaven, 20 miles from Ibrox. Work is under way on the father-of-three’s new home, which will boast a spiral staircase, home office, gym and steam room as well as a gargantuan master bedroom, according to plans lodged with South Lanarkshire Council. Since separating from wife Isobel in 1999, the tycoon has spent most of his time in Spain. But sources say the car giant plans to move back to the UK – and to help seize control of Ibrox. Alongside George Taylor and George Letham, Park is a member of the so-called Three Bears, who announced on Hogmanay they had bought up 19% of the club. They are in pole position to take control of the side after a £36m bid package by American Robert Sarver was rejected. Last night a source said: “Things are going very well for Dougie. He’s Rangers daft and has flown all over Europe to follow the team. He is close to several Ibrox legends. It’s the same with his three sons. His business is thriving and has his sons help run it so he doesn’t need to be around as much. “He owns a house near the one he is building but it is far smaller and he’s rarely there. “Building this is different. It’s a sign he’s going to spend more time in Scotland – and that will hopefully involve playing a major role at Ibrox. They need him in the boardroom.” The Three Bears are reportedly in cahoots with former director Dave King, 59, who owns 15% of the club. Last night, Craig Houston, of Rangers supporters’ group Sons of Struth, said: “After the turbulent last few years we’d love to see Dougie Park in charge.” Park has built up his thriving business from humble beginnings. He is now recognised to be one of Scotland’s shrewdest businessmen with an estimated personal wealth of £78 million. He started in 1971 with a fleet of three buses, ferrying football fans all over Scotland. That led to contracts providing team coaches for Celtic and other clubs, including Rangers. As the empire grew, he diversified and now owns a large number of car dealerships, including the exclusive rights to sell McLaren and Maserati sports cars in Scotland. Mr Park was unavailable for comment last night. http://www.sundaypost.com/news-views...-park-1.781167 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,830 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 £36M bid from Sarver? It is the Sunday Post right enough. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinstein 294 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Strathaven's near Ibrox !.....Geography's not their strong point either 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,320 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 We should rename Murray Park Douglas Park 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,038 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Think of the fun you can have in a gargantuan bedroom 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 £36M bid from Sarver? It is the Sunday Post right enough. 20 million in new shares and 18 odd to offer to old shareholders. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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