19 nov 1998 - The now famous 'succulent lamb' article is written by James Traynor. It would go on to spawn the term 'succulent lamb journalism' used to refer to the obidient regurgitating of spoon-fed stories that do not offend the hand that feeds, in place of actual critical or investigative journalism.

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(Daily Record – November 19, 1998)

Exclusive James Traynor

Rangers chairman David Murray opens up on the highs and lows of his decade in charge of Rangers and promises that the best is still to come…”

“He was about to take in another mouthful of the most succulent lamb – anyone who knows Murray shouldn’t be surprised to learn he is a full-blooded, unashamed red meat eater – when he put down his knife and fork.

It was like a statement of intent and looking directly across the table to make sure I hadn’t yet succumbed to the wine, he said:

“Bring on the next 10 years, there’s more to come for Rangers.”