John Greig will be given a hero’s welcome back to Ibrox on Tuesday for the visit of Queen of the South.
And as Rangers’ new regime seek to repair the damage of the past, they will also step up the process of giving Ally McCoist and Kenny McDowall graceful exits out the back door.
Greig, known by fans as The Legend, has only been back to the Govan ground for two games since resigning from the board in October, 2011 in protest at being excluded from control by Craig Whyte.
He attended the 140th game against Stirling Albion in 2012 also the opening of the Sandy Jardine Stand at the opening game of the current season.
But as the Light Blues new figurehead Dave King explained, he is keen to waste no time bringing him back into the fold.
“There is no living individual who actually represents what we’ve said we’re trying to do,” said King.
“By that I mean take this club forward by going back to the value system.
“And I can’t think of anyone who, standing with us in the Directors Box on Tuesday night, will represent what we’re trying to achieve more than John Greig.”
It is understood one of the new regime’s top priorities will be sorting out the situation of McCoist and McDowall, both of whom are working their notice, in order that a new man can be brought in.
“I need to sit down with Ally and Kenny and speak to them about their positions,” said interim chairman Paul Murray.
“A lot of it is private too. We can’t have a public discussion about their contracts of employment.”
King, meanwhile, has responded to former director Alastair Johnston’s assertion that Celtic owner Dermot Desmond would welcome developments at Ibrox and the possibilities it offers for future challenges.
“Celtic’s business model is an exact mirror of Rangers’ business model,” said the South African.
“For Celtic to be successful commercially requires a strong Rangers.
“Rangers winning nine in a row is great for the fans, but it isn’t good for the club financially, just like dominating isn’t good for them financially.
“Celtic need us to be competitive with them and we need the same.
“It makes absolute sense that they should appreciate us coming in.”
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