STUART DALLAS has told Paraag Marathe leading Leeds to success will be nothing compared to restoring Rangers to glory.
Marathe was appointed Gers vice-chairman after his 49ers Enterprises were part of the club’s US takeover.
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New Rangers vice-chairman Paraag MaratheCredit: PA
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Leeds hero Stuart Dallas is a boyhood Rangers fanCredit: Getty
Their running of the Elland Road side saw them land promotion back to the Premier League after being crowned Championship champs.
Leeds legend Dallas – forced to retire through injury last year – is a boyhood Gers fan so knows just how much it would mean for the Ibrox side to start lifting silverware again.
Dallas, 34, said: “Obviously Rangers are built on success. They have to get back to winning trophies and they don’t settle for second best.
“I’ve said to Paraag before that if you get it right at Rangers you’ll never experience anything like it.
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“They’ve done that at Leeds but if you can get it right at both clubs, it would be incredible.
“I’ve spoken to him about Rangers. I’ve exchanged messages. I’ve seen him at some games towards the end of the season when there were rumours of the takeover going through.
“These are exciting times. It’s a big summer for everybody involved because Rangers haven’t won enough trophies in recent years.
“We know that in Scotland second best isn’t good enough. Following Rangers myself, I know what it means to the fans and I’m excited for what’s ahead.
“They’ve got to find a way of getting back to competing on all fronts, not just in Europe. They’ve got to win trophies first and foremost.
“I think both clubs have huge potential. Having large fan bases goes without saying. But if they get it right at both clubs, it’s going to be big.”
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Dallas played over 250 games for Leeds across a nine-year spell but has also lived through the tough times as a Gers supporter.
He added: “I don’t know how much involvement they will have at Rangers but it’s been well documented they are involved.
“What I do know is at Leeds they’re a very well run club. These guys are shrewd operators. They know exactly what they want.
“It can only be a positive for Rangers. I’m excited to see where Rangers go with it. I know the work they’ve put in at Leeds and how they’ve rallied around the club again and got it back to the Premier League.
“They’re good people within it and it’s exciting times to be a Rangers fan. I think they’ve gone through the mill in recent years. Finally, they’ve got an ownership that will be good for the club.”
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