Rangers: Dave King return unlikely as membership seek for new chairperson and chief govt | Soccer Information

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There have been no conversations between Rangers and former chairman Dave King over a return to the membership, Sky Sports activities Information understands.

John Gilligan, who helped King take management of Rangers in 2015 alongside Paul Murray, is in short-term cost after John Bennett stepped down as chair resulting from well being causes.

He’s believed to be open to remaining in that position for so long as essential, whereas he leads the seek for a everlasting successor to Bennett.

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John Bennett will stay as a shareholder and important investor, regardless of stepping down as chairman

Gilligan – a former Ibrox director – met supervisor Philippe Clement for face-to-face talks on Monday and is regarded as absolutely behind the Gers boss, regardless of a difficult begin to the season.

Rangers are 5 factors behind Celtic, plus Aberdeen, and whereas followers have protested over some outcomes, Gilligan believes Clement should be given time to assist Rangers shut the hole on their rivals.

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Philippe Clement spoke concerning the enhancements and what’s to return as Rangers beat Dundee United

It’s possible the membership will transfer to nominate a brand new chief govt first to switch James Bisgrove after his departure in Might, as he swapped Ibrox for the Center East.

St Mirren’s vice-chairman Jim Gillespie was the frontrunner however that fell by earlier this month and an exterior accomplice will support Rangers’ search.

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