Since Rangers were sent down to the old Third Division in 2012, Scottish football hasn't really been the same as it was before. There were cracks in the formula even before this, but traditionally the game was kept strong by the knowledge that Rangers would meet Celtic at least a few times per season. These matches would provide the rest of the Scottish teams with substantial finances, due to the immense interest worldwide in the fixture. Basically, Rangers vs. Celtic was the only match neutrals cared about, and for good reason. TV rights are a huge part of modern football, and without a strong Rangers near the top of the game, Scottish football isn't an enticing prospect. In fact, even though the Teddy Bears were playing part-time teams in 2012, Sky Sports still wanted to show their fixtures, making Rangers a crucial part of any TV deal for the Scottish game. That's something which remains to this day, Rangers simply must be a part of any package offered to TV networks.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
