Rosenberg's singular achievement had been to brand the club's maniacal fan base as a kind of Red Sox Nation of the underclass — the "People's Republic of Corinthians," according to the Nike campaign, which marks the company's biggest-ever commitment to a South American club.
I'm at Torino now with a huge commitment to the club, a huge commitment to this season, to the culture of the club, to the football, and I'm giving it my all.
And chairman Walter Smith added: "Craig has demonstrated a deep commitment to the club and has a clear vision of how Rangers should be taken forward".
The IBC had sufficient concerns about Mr Whyte's bid to issue a statement demanding that the new owners specify their financial commitment to the club in a document to be sent to all shareholders.
Instead he stayed, denouncing the "petty acts" and restating his commitment to the club, but a long injury layoff then kept the 22-year-old out of the side for several weeks.
But the 48-year-old Frenchman said: "I have a commitment to my club and my players.
"I don't have a problem with his commitment to our club, his commitment as a player, his commitment in all the games.
Grenier's agent, Frederic Guerra, announced on Thursday evening that his client would remain with Lyon, citing the France international's commitment to the club and an apparent belief he was being undervalued.
Gannon was sacked after Motherwell lost patience with his "repeated refusal" to show his commitment to the club by signing a contract.
"There has been a lot of rumour and speculation surrounding Chelsea and the owner's commitment to the club," Kenyon told a fan's forum this month.
