Instability and flux usually means the daunting prospect of unexpected trials and tribulations on the horizon: which is probably why Rangers fans at the minute have a knot in their stomach that they can't blame on the team's fortunes on the pitch, or even the big imaginary red letters that keep dropping onto the club's doormat. They've been in both of those situations before, and though there's no comfort in the moments themselves, there is in their familiarity. That knot is Mike Ashley. He's the unexpected change in fortunes and leadership who has made a serious power-play for the club despite the fact that it seems he won't really be able to do anything with it, since he already owns Newcastle United. While the SFA clarify exactly what's going on - after gifting him the keys to the boardroom by allowing him that 9.8% stake that he used as a power base, Rangers fans will be left in the dark. But fear not, Rangers brothers in arms: we've all been here before at Newcastle. At least you didn't have the unrealistic honeymoon where you get to think he really is a billionaire saviour like we did: at least you have some insight into what his profile and past actions suggest he is. But there's more to Ashley than meets the eye, and we're here to ease you through the period of unease by unveiling EXACTLY what you can expect from Ashley.
