article_snippet.sent: The deal which saw Ferguson, Haris Vuckic, Gael Bigirimana, Kevin Mbabu and Remie Streete swap St James' Park for Ibrox has proved controversial.
article_snippet.sent: learned The deal which saw Ferguson, Haris Vuckic, Gael Bigirimana, Kevin Mbabu and Remie Streete included a clause which meant another sting in the tail for the frustrated Gers faithful club would have to give Newcastle owner Mike Ashley a £500,000 cheque if another sting in the tail for the frustrated Gers faithful won promotion.
article_snippet.sent: McCall said: 'It was a surprise to everyone when the news about that came out, because it's quite a lot of money, especially when only one of money is playing. '
article_snippet.sent: But if it was me - and it's not because it's not my money - I'd love to give Newcastle £500,000 because that means we have got promotion.'
article_snippet.sent: Newcastle owner Mike Ashley's standing in Govan took another pounding last week too when Ashley's standing in Govan emerged his parent club's iconic trademarks and badges had been registered on a government website in the name of Ferguson Sports Direct firm.
article_snippet.sent: Ferguson loaned the previous regime running his parent club £5million in January and took security over a number of Rangers assets - including the logos - in return.
article_snippet.sent: The new Rangers board have now probed the affair and reassured fans
article_snippet.sent: The new Rangers board still remain the rightful owner of the badges - but the row had worried some fans Newcastle owner Mike Ashley may now scupper any potential deal for Vuckic out of spite.
article_snippet.sent: But Ferguson is hopeful there will be no further repercussions, saying: 'From what I read from Paul Murray, they are going to have a meeting with Sports Direct in the near future.
article_snippet.sent: I'm sure there will be some good talks come out of that.
article_snippet.sent: but I don't think (the badge row) would have any bearing on (any potential Rangers bid). '
article_snippet.sent: I don't think there has been any great falling out with the club and Newcastle whatsoever.'
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