49ers share next level Rangers transfer strategy as Paraag Marathe has Leeds United hunch over success chances

Paraag Marathe says his Leeds United experience tells him Rangers will come good under 49ers Enterprises leadership.

The consortium also own Premier League side Leeds United, where he is chairman, and are the current Ibrox custodians alongside Andrew Cavenagh. A major squad rebuild is ongoing amid one point from six at the start of their Premiership campaign under new manager Derek McInnes. Jim Gillespie has arrived as CEO with fans demanding success now after years of mishaps.

Marathe has recently turned all his attention to the American-based 49ers’ work in European football and insists change is not something they are afraid to ignite. With Leeds United taking time to build, he expects similar at Rangers, but they will be successful under their reign after targeting Premiership-proven stars this summer that can take them to the next level. Boss Derek McInnes, Lawrence Shankland, Cammy Devlin and Ross McCrorie all come with extensive top flight experience in Scotland.

What is Rangers transfer strategy under 49ers Enterprises?

As relayed by the Rangers Review, Marathe said at a shareholder meeting on August 10: “Paraag Marathe speaks about the 'North Star' of the consortium is the desire to win, the need to 'win or die trying'. He says they are 'p***** off' when they lose and feel 'on top of the world' when they win. That need and desire to win is driving them. We are not afraid to make change. He says it is easy to keep the status quo going but 'that is not us'.

“We have had 'had our false starts' over the years but believes there is a 'really nice chemistry together' that he hopes will translate onto the pitch. His experience from Leeds tells him it will take time to gel. He feels he has that now at Rangers, particularly with McInnes and Gillespie.

“Marathe says it was important to sign players that understood the Premiership so that they can take the club to the next stage. 'We sit here in our suits and ties but we are the same as you on match days'. Says he wants the same achievement and success that the fans do. Marathe says the focus is on the process and whatever way the ball bounces is the 'great romance of sport'.

Paraag Marathe message to Rangers fans

“Speaks about the last five games not going well last season. 'I do think we are building something special right now' and 'please don't judge us on the first two games'. He says the manager and players need to know that the fans believe. Marathe speaks about the 'burden' that was on Chermiti this time last year and the questions around him.

“Internally, we put our arm round him and now we are discussing the value in him. Marathe says 'we need your support' and they need to believe that you believe in them. 'Give these boys a chance'.”