Rangers takeover: Ally McCoist happy with bidders Kennedy and Murray

RANGERS manager Ally McCoist said he would have no issue with Sale Sharks owner Brian Kennedy or former Ibrox director Paul Murray taking control of the club.

Kennedy and Murray’s Blue Knights consortium are the only confirmed bidders with an American consortium also reported to be among the four interested parties.

Administrators Duff and Phelps have been keen to involve McCoist in the process as they seek a buyer for the stricken Scottish champions.

McCoist said: “I had a couple of meetings this week. I met again with Brian Kennedy earlier in the week and I met again with Paul Murray.

“Both of those gentlemen are very interested and have bids in to purchase the club and the meetings I had with both were extremely positive and very beneficial.

“From a supporter’s point of view - if I can put my supporter’s hat on - I would have to say that I’ve been very impressed by both gentlemen.

“Certainly I would not have any problems at all with either of the gentlemen taking over.”

Asked if he believed the situation was now reaching an end game, McCoist added: “I’m very, very hopeful that’s the case.

“I don’t have a crystal ball and I can’t predict but I’m very hopeful it’s going to come to a positive outcome.”

The Court of Session in Edinburgh are set to make a ruling this afternoon on the validity of the Ticketus deal which saw owner Craig Whyte sell future season tickets to the firm for £24million last year.

That decision is set to impact on the bidding process.

McCoist said: “It will have a big bearing I would imagine.

“We will have a better idea how we are all placed after this ruling.

“I imagine there will probably be a statement made after that ruling by the administrators.

“I can’t say 100 per cent but I would imagine we would get a reaction to the ruling later this afternoon.”