Dan Purdy has stepped down from his position as Rangers technical director just days after the end of the summer transfer window.
Purdy made the move to Glasgow last summer after previously working in the recruitment department at Everton. His appointment came on the back of Kevin Thelwell being named as sporting director.
Thelwell and Patrick Stewart, the former chief executive officer, left Ibrox after just months in their respective roles amid huge pressure from supporters. The move to hire Russell Martin backfired on Rangers and Thelwell and Stewart left last November.
Purdy was part of the team that oversaw the recruitment of 14 players following the arrival of Derek McInnes as manager. That process was one of collective responsibility, as chairman Andrew Cavenagh and several other key figures - including vice-chairman Paraag Marathe and CEO Jim Gillespie - had a say in the incomings and outgoings over a busy summer window.
A statement read: "Rangers Football Club confirms that Dan Purdy will step down from his position as Technical Director.
"Dan will continue to work with the club’s ownership group, supporting the transition and other football projects.
"The Board would like to thank Dan for his commitment and contribution during his time at Rangers and wishes him every success for the future."
Rangers dropped five points in their first two Premiership fixtures with Dundee United and Hibernian and were knocked out of the Europa League and Conference League but further reinforcements arrived in the shape of Kim Minsu, Kevin Kelsy and Badredine Bouanani before the close of business. McInnes will now look to guide his side to an Old Firm win over Celtic on Sunday.
"If you win it, it only gives you a platform until the next game," McInnes said. "You're always being judged and there are always pressure matches. I still think it's far too early in the season to make rash judgements, good or bad, about any team.
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"We're slowly making progress and I believe we've got a performance in us that can win the game. Celtic have quality individuals, they're well managed and well coached, and they're capable of causing us problems.
"But if we can win this game, it'll help us going into the league fixtures that follow. We want to challenge for domestic trophies and this gives us our best opportunity early in the campaign."
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