Twitter first port of call in ‘testing times’

Rangers players took to Twitter to let fans know their thoughts on the club’s plight after the Scottish champions were forced into administration.

United States skipper Carlos Bocanegra used Twitter to send a message to fans: “Thanks for all the support and nice comments from everyone. It’s a tough moment for everyone involved with the club.”

Sone Aluko joined Rangers in November as a free agent after his contract expired with Aberdeen last summer. He signed initially until the end of the season, with an option of a further two years, and McCoist had spoken of his desire to retain the player’s services. Aluko tweeted on a number of occasions this afternoon, saying: “Testing times for every one at RFC...great people and fans at the club in short time I’ve been there! Sure answers and clarity will come...”

He then added: “Sure u all will stay loyal to RFC!140years of success isnt easy to build! Long may it continue & sure it will!Thanks for msgs!”

He finished with the message: “trials produce endurance, endurance develops character and character brings hope.”

Kyle Bartley is on loan at Rangers from Arsenal and confessed he has no idea what the immediate future holds.

He tweeted: “Being told by fans im moving back to London? Lol. Don’t even know what’s happening myself £handovereyes. The clubs the most important thing.”