Rangers legend Richard Gough is looking to become a director of Rangers First, a fan ownership group.
The 53-year-old is believed to be leading a 23 man applicant list for the position of a director of Rangers First for the next twelve months.
Gough faces competition from current Rangers First directors Ricki Neill and Richard Scott, while Rangers Company Secretary James Blair and former MP Brian Donohoe are also on the 23-man list.
The former Tottenham Hotspur defender spent nine hugely successful years at Ibrox, leading the Gers to nine consecutive Scottish Premiership titles.
The 53-year-old, who made over 300 appearances for the Gers, also won the Scottish Cup on three occasions and the Scottish League Cup on six occasions.
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Gough was named Rangers’ club ambassador last season and is also a member of the Rangers Supporters Trust.
In a statement released by Gough to the members of Rangers First, the 53-year-old put forward his candidature.
He wrote: "Rangers First is dedicated to our Club and its interests. It connects our Club with its support and gives members a voice in how it is run.
"I am a member of Rangers First, the Rangers Supporters Trust and an ambassador for our Club. I am honoured to be able to play a part in all three.
"Teamwork was vital to the success I enjoyed at Rangers. I am a team player and will always seek what is best for our Club.
"I believe in the Rangers Support proposal but it is not me who will decide. My role as a director of Rangers First would be to give our members that chance.
"If elected, I shall work to help establish a new organisation which can bring all groups together on the same democratic principles: One member one vote, annual elections to the Board, members vote on all key issues.
"By putting members at the heart of the new group and that group at the heart of our Club, we can ensure the events of the last few years are never repeated.
"Our crowd supported me on the playing field. They protected our Club in its darkest days. I have faith they will always stand up for the values and desire for success that make Rangers Football Club special."
Rangers First is one of the leading fan ownership groups in the UK and the group is looking to increase its shareholding in Rangers International Football Club plc to 5 per cent.
