Former Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson has claimed he was once approached about becoming the chief executive of Rangers.
That's despite his high-profile spats with the Ibrox club during the midst of their fall down the divisions in 2012.
"I think was around the time the Easdales were there," he told the Scottish Sun. "I was chairman of United at the time and someone approached me and asked if I'd be interested in the CEO position at Rangers.
"I think I would have lasted even less than their last manager!"
Thompson, son of Eddie, who previously invested millions into the Tannadice club, also spoke about bankruptcy and subsequent health issues that have followed more than six years on from selling his shares in United.
He added: ""It's been a challenging few months but I still feel I've got something to offer.
"I have a lot of experience but does anyone want me, I don't know?
"The health issue was a rude awakening It was scary having a TIA - a mini stroke - at the turn of the year. When something like that happens you reassess your whole life.
"The doctor, afterwards, asked me about my mental health because a lot of people suffer from depression after it.
"I certainly had a low mood for a while but my two younger kids kept me going.
"It was a horrible thing to happen and it was probably brought on by stress around that time, being declared bankrupt just two weeks beforehand.
"I was maybe lucky it wasn't a full stroke.
"I was out on my own in Broughty Ferry, just walking down the main street, and I had an awful feeling like a ghost was going through me. I thought that was it, I thought I was dead.
"My right leg just stopped working, I fell into a parked car on my left and my head was spinning. I managed to stagger into Boots and I ended up being blue-lighted up to Ninewells Hospital.
"Thankfully I've made a full recovery but it definitely changed me. I don't stress about things any more. I just don't worry and it feels like a reset of my life."