Rangers extend ticket deadline

The club announced has announced it will extend the deadline for renewals until July 11.

The previous deadline was July 2 - two days before top-flight clubs are set to vote on whether to grant newco Rangers entry into the Scottish Premier League.

A statement read: "In the event that we are not playing in the SPL, pricing will be reviewed and adjusted accordingly and refunds paid to season ticket holders who have already committed.

"The club will process the first of four direct debit payments.

"However this payment will be taken on July 6 rather than June 29 as previously communicated.

"The amounts remain unchanged at this point in time from the amount indicated to all direct debit season ticket holders in their confirmation letter.

"However, any subsequent payments will be reduced to take account of any movement in price as a result of playing in an alternative league.

"Fans should also be assured that all season ticket money will be held in an account that will go directly to the club."

Meanwhile, Claudio Caniggia has expressed surprise and disbelief at the extent of the problems currently engulfing Rangers after hailing his spell at Ibrox as one of the highlights of his glittering career.

The former Argentina striker spent two years at the Glasgow giants between 2001 and 2003, during which time he established himself as a firm fans' favourite.

He admits he is now finding recent events at his former club difficult to comprehend as Rangers stumble from one crisis to another after they were forced into administration over an unpaid tax bill in February.

Caniggia, who has been signed by Wembley FC, said: "I was 34 when I went there but it was one of the best experiences for me as a football player.

"I say that, having played in three World Cups for Argentina and I played in very big teams like Boca Juniors and River Plate.

"I was at the end of my career but I was still fit. Rangers was great. They had some great players.

"When I found out about the situation of Rangers, I never expected the club was going to almost disappear or be as serious as it is.

"It is very sad. I had a great time in Glasgow at the club. It is one of the best clubs.

"The supporters were absolutely great. I can't believe the club is going through this situation.

"I have great memories. My children grew up there."

Failure to secure a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) in order to exit administration consigned the club to liquidation last week.

Hearts and Dundee United have already indicated they will reject the new company`s application for entry to the SPL.

Caniggia added: "It will be very difficult for the fans. If Rangers disappear it is a very big problem."