Rangers fans march en masse to Hampden to rally against SFA sanctions

A judicial panel set up by the football governing body imposed a 12-month transfer embargo and a £160,000 fine on the Ibrox club after it was found guilty of five charges in relation to their finances and the appointment of Craig Whyte as chairman.

Fans were left incensed at the transfer ban and manager Ally McCoist said the embargo could “kill” the club.

Supporters marched from Queens Park to Hampden, where they handed in a letter to SFA offices complaining about the outcome of the SFA tribunal.

Former Rangers player Sandy Jardine also made a short speech at Hampden.

Andy Kerr, president of the Rangers Supporters Assembly, said fans hoped the demonstration sent out a strong message.

He said: “There was a collective will for everybody to work together.

“Sandy Jardine made a short speech to thank everybody and reinforce the view that it is a difficult period for the club but that we all need to stick together.

“It is a message to Scottish football that we still have an active part to play.”

Strathclyde Police said the march passed off peacefully.

Chief Superintendent Andy Bates said: “There were no arrests at today’s protest and I’m delighted at the way that the supporters conducted themselves.”

Yesterday, two takeover bids were submitted to the Rangers’ administrators Duff and Phelps.

One was from the Blue Knights - fronted by former Ibrox director Paul Murray - and the other from American businessman Bill Miller.

Both bids are subject to conditions, with the Blue Knights seeking a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) with creditors, and Mr Miller’s bid depending on the outcome of further potential sanctions from the football authorities.

• Video gallery pictures by Robert Perry; picture gallery by Sammy Turner/SNS