By David Gold
October 17 – John Greig (pictured far right) and John McClelland (centre) have both resigned as directors of Scottish Premier League (SPL) champions Glasgow Rangers, in protest at alleged exclusion from the running of the club.
A statement to the Press Association read: “These resignations have been communicated by letter to the chairman, Craig Whyte.
“They result from John McClelland and John Greig both being of the opinion that since the change of ownership they have been excluded from participating in corporate governance at the club.
“Therefore they have decided not to continue in their positions as non-executive directors.”
Donald McIntyre also resigned last week, leaving his post as finance director of the Scottish side, who are currently seven points clear at the top of the current league season.
It is the latest unwelcome twist in the backroom disputes, which have dogged the team in recent times, with two tax disputes still ongoing with HM Revenue and Customs.
Former chief executive Martin Bain, who was suspended in May after Whyte’s takeover of the club, is suing Rangers for £1.3 million ($2.04 million/€1.5 million).
Greig was an iconic figure with the Rangers’ faithful, having captained the team during his playing days in the 1960s and 1970s, leading them to victory in the final of the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972, and was voted the club’s greatest ever player in 1999.
He also managed the club between 1978 and 1983, and along with McClelland was part of the committee, which delayed Whyte’s initial takeover earlier this year.
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