Rangers settle legal dispute out of court

Edinburgh-based legal firm Fyfe Ireland had raised proceedings against The Rangers FC Group over alleged non-payment of a bill.

The case was due to call at Edinburgh Sheriff Court’s small claims court today. In Scotland, small claims actions deal with claims of up to £3,000.

However, court officials said the case would no longer be heard.

A spokesman said: “The pursuers (Fyfe Ireland) asked for it to be dismissed and they have sought no expenses.”

It is understood the issue was settled out of court.

Neither the Glasgow club nor the law firm wished to comment on the case.

Rangers has faced other legal actions in recent weeks over matters of finance.

Last month a judge reportedly froze £300,000 of Rangers’ assets, following a court action by the club’s former finance director Donald McIntyre.

Lord Hodge is said to have frozen the money pending Mr McIntyre’s breach-of-contract case.

In September the same judge told the club to set aside £480,000 in the event that former chief executive Martin Bain wins his unfair dismissal case against them. Mr Bain is suing Rangers for £1.3 million.

The Scottish champions are also involved in two separate disputes with HM Revenue and Customs relating to payments made before Craig Whyte took over as owner.

The larger of those cases could leave Rangers with an estimated tax bill of £49 million.