GREENOCK businessman James Easdale has quit the board at Rangers.

The announcement was made this morning.

Mr Easdale and his fellow directors have been under fire from fans about their running of the troubled Championship club.

A group of shareholders recently called a general meeting for 6 March in a bid to oust and replace them.

James Easdale’s elder brother, Sandy, remains on the football board at Ibrox as chairman.

James Easdale said: “I want to see Rangers flourish again with both fans and shareholders working in harmony.

“To help achieve that objective, I think it is in the best interests of the club that I step aside and resign from the board of Rangers FC.

“I have formally tendered my resignation to the chairman today and I would like to thank all the shareholders and fans who gave me their support.

“I look forward to seeing Rangers becoming once again the force it should be in football and supporting them on the journey.”