In full: Scottish Football League statement on newco Rangers

DAVID Longmuir, chief executive of the Scottish Football League, today issued a statement after member clubs voted to place a newco Rangers in the Third Division.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jul 2012, 16:08 BST

“The Member Clubs of The Scottish Football League have today voted to willingly accept The Rangers Football Club as an Associate Member of The Scottish Football League. Furthermore, The Scottish Football League’s only acceptable position will be to place Rangers F.C. into the Third Division of the IRN-BRU Scottish Football League from the start of this season, 2012/13.

“This decision followed our tried and tested process and was taken in cognisance of the other option which was available for consideration and approval.

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“Today’s decision has been one of the most difficult for all concerned, but it has been taken in the best interests of sporting fairness which is the fundamental principle of The Scottish Football League.

“The Scottish Football League has been entirely consistent in our willingness to work with other bodies to ensure that we focus on rebuilding our game, restoring pride in our game and exploring revenue streams which allow the game to prosper. Our willingness to achieve these aims does not alter.”