Rangers staff 'shocked' by ex-ultras boss links to gang feud
McGill, who joined the Union Bears at 14, led the group until 2021. His leadership reportedly gave him unrivaled influence at Ibrox, granting him access to all areas of the stadium – including no-access zones on game days.
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The ex-staffer, who requested anonymity for safety, told the Daily Record: 'Everyone at Rangers was completely shocked when it was revealed McGill is the man behind this gang war in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
"We are talking about a guy who was given access to the stadium any time he wanted and was permitted into restricted zones on match days.
'He was trusted by the club more than most of the security staff and was respected by the players, managers and directors.
"Nobody could have had even the slightest idea about his life of crime. We were led to believe that he ran his own business.
"But it did seem strange that he just walked away from the club after being such a central figure for a number of years."
The Record reported that a source claims McGill built criminal connections while travelling with the ultras, later fleeing abroad after the 2020 Encrochat crackdown exposed him.
From Dubai, he formed a new gang, Tamo Junto (TMJ), and launched firebomb and machete attacks after allegedly being ripped off by Richardson's crew.
'McGill runs TMJ like the Union Bears,' one source told the Record, noting that the gangster 'command[s] loyalty' and doesn't know his men 'personally'.
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The feud began in Edinburgh before spreading to Glasgow, with TMJ claiming responsibility for several attacks.
Victims include Richardson ally David McMillan, whose home was torched twice before he was attacked with machetes.
Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel, head of the Daniel clan, and family members were also targeted. Attacks included smashed bulletproof windows and a firebombing at Bonzo's home.
The widow of gangster Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll, Kelly 'Bo' Green, had her Drumchapel home attacked with her child inside.
Despite over 40 arrests made so far, TMJ warned their war will rage on for 'many years.'
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