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When Michael Beale showed up in the crowd v Aberdeen that day, it left a huge spectre of disrespect looming over exit-bound Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Whilst the Dutchman’s side would thrash the Dons 4-1 at Ibrox that afternoon, there were already whispers that Beale was being eyed to take over amid mounting pressure on the Dutchman. Then of QPR, the entire scenario was a sorry one for the ex-Ibrox assistant who jumped ship to Rangers as soon as the call came from the Ibrox board. The now ex-Rangers manager – who was lambasted for a perceived lack of loyalty to QPR – has always …