Rangers legend John Brown joins Club 1872 board

The Ibrox icon is one of four new additions to the board alongside existing director Euan Macfarlane. Alan Fraser, Iain McHolm and Scott Carline have also joined the new look hierarchy.

The Rangers Review previously outlined the new relationship between Club 1872 and the Ibrox board following discussions with chairman Andrew Cavenagh. Around £250,000 will be handed over to the club for heritage projects, while Club 1872 will also remain as a shareholder and investor.

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“It was a genuine honour and privilege for me to play for Rangers during the 9-in-a-Row era and I have cherished memories of pulling on the famous blue jersey and playing in front of the fans at Ibrox and on the road,” Brown said.

“Rangers is my club but most importantly it’s your club and, like you, I’ll be a supporter until the day I die.  

“I’ve been involved with Club 1872 since the very beginning, and I was proud to launch the organisation when it started as Rangers First.  

“Fans united behind the common goal of protecting their club and every single one deserves great credit as that backing allowed Club 1872 to reach a shareholding of around 5%.  

“The landscape has changed, though, and they are heading in a new direction with fresh ideas, a new board and a clear focus on heritage projects in collaboration with the club.  

“I’ve met the people behind this change and Rangers is as close to their hearts as it is to mine. I back them 100% and I’m proud to be elected to the Club 1872 board.  

“They’ve worked closely with the club in recent months and have agreed to fund a number of heritage projects that will help enhance the stadium and wider Ibrox footprint.  

“Protecting the history of our great club is crucial but we must also look forward and I’m excited about a forthcoming rebrand with a heritage focus. 

“We’re all Rangers supporters and together we can help our great club.  I hope you will join me on this new journey.”