SFA sanctions could ‘kill’ Rangers, says ‘staggered’ McCoist

Rangers manager Ally McCoist has claimed that sanctions imposed by the Scottish Football Association’s judicial panel could “kill” the club.

The Glasgow giants have been hit with a £160,000 fine and 12-month embargo on signing players aged over 17 after being found guilty of five charges in relation to their finances and the appointment of Craig Whyte as chairman.

Administrators Duff and Phelps have requested an immediate expedited appeals process, saying the punishment could further hamper their hopes of naming a preferred bidder.