Oldco Rangers escaped with their 54 titles intact yesterday after an independent commission ruled that undisclosed payments to dozens of players did not give them a “sporting advantage”.

A Scottish Premier League-appointed commission is set to proceed with its inquiry into alleged undisclosed payments by Rangers.

Sale Sharks owner Brian Kennedy has confirmed he made a bid for a controlling interest in the newco Rangers.

Former Celtic captain Tom Boyd believes the club must qualify for the group stages of the Champions League now there will not be an Old Firm derby at Celtic Park for the foreseeable future.

Sevco Scotland, the group behind Newco Rangers will continue attempts to assume Rangers’ membership of the Scottish Football Association at home and abroad following talks yesterday.

Rangers chief executive Charles Green is travelling to Zurich in a bid to negotiate with UEFA a settlement to repay £3million of debts owed to European clubs.

Newco Rangers chief executive Charles Green faces a fresh blow in his battle to hold on to the the club’s wantaway players as his purchase of their contracts is not valid, according to an employment law expert.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits he will miss the Old Firm rivalry following the loss of Rangers from the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Stenhousemuir do not expect Scottish Football League clubs to be given the option of voting newco Rangers into the Irn-Bru Third Division.

Rangers manager Ally McCoist does not want to play in the Irn-Bru Third Division – but admits it would give him a better chance to rebuild the club.

Ally McCoist has come out heavily in favour of newco Rangers joining the Irn-Bru Third Division.

Newco Rangers chief executive Charles Green will accept whatever fate is dealt them in their application to the Scottish Football League after their top-flight bid ended with an “overwhelming” defeat.

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal must keep hold of captain Robin van Persie “at all costs” as they look to resolve the Dutchman’s long-term future ahead of the new Premier League season.

Rangers fans have been told they will not be able to buy season tickets via direct debit.

The Scottish Football League have said they have not reached agreement with any other footballing body over newco Rangers playing in the Irn-Bru First Division.

Former Rangers defender John Brown has urged Charles Green to sell the club to supporters.

Charles Green’s hopes of launching his newco Rangers in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League were dashed today when the number of confirmed objectors among the clubs doubled to six.

Charles Green and Rangers players were on a collision course last night over whether they should transfer to his new company or not.

Any Rangers player who tries to force a move away from the ‘newco’ club could face legal action, chief executive Charles Green has warned.

Scottish Premier League clubs will vote on Wednesday, July 4 on whether to admit the 'newco' Rangers to the top flight.

British soft drinks group Nichols today announced plans to offload its food manufacturing arm to focus on selling products such as Vimto and Sunkist.