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Naismith and Whittaker claim they are both free agents

The saga goes on and on for fans of what used to be Rangers Football Club.

RANGERS DUO STEVEN NAISMITH and Steven Whittaker are in dispute with the beleaguered Scottish outfit, insisting they are now free agents after the formation of a new club.

The Glasgow side claimed that, following liquidation, the transfer of all players contracts had taken place.

They warned that any players contesting the move would face legal action, something that came in the wake of reported concerns from Rhys McCabe and Sone Aluko.

However, now lawyers acting for Naismith and Whittaker – arguably Rangers’ two most pivotal players – say that the duo are seeking new employers.

A statement from Simon Catto of HBJ Gateley said: “Steven Naismith and Steven Whittaker are formally intimating their objection to becoming employed by the transferee in accordance with Regulations 4(7) and 4(9) of the TUPE Regulations.

“Accordingly, Steven Naismith and Steven Whittaker will not be attending for training or any other meeting next week and consider themselves to be under no contractual obligations to any party.

“They consider they are not employed by any party and are free to consider any employment options they wish.”

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    May 11th 2019, 10:15 AM

    What a man..great write up.

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    May 11th 2019, 10:32 AM

    What a man, great attitude, great story.

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    May 11th 2019, 10:34 AM

    So so strong, inspirational story Christy and well written.

    You’ve got a purpose in life after such tragic events, keep up the tremendous work you were put here for !! Making such a difference to all those other lives.

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    May 11th 2019, 10:52 AM

    Some story .

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    May 11th 2019, 3:02 PM

    Has to be one of our best sportsmen across the codes, inspirational story.

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    May 11th 2019, 12:51 PM

    Great lad and regrets really are futile.
    This guy has a more full life than most perfect health people.

    How many folks work in an office drive come home watch Netflix, having 2 legs or 1 leg would make little difference to many able body people’s lives, from the routine I see a lot of people living out

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    May 11th 2019, 5:03 PM

    Grew up with Christy, such a great lad ,UP THE FLATS

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    May 11th 2019, 6:02 PM

    My brother played in the same Ballymun United team as Christy. I loved watching that team play, Christy was a magic player and an absolute gent.

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