Dave King's bid for Rangers chairmanship to be opposed

Senior figures at Ibrox haven't forgotten what he did

Dave King's bid to become Rangers chairman for a second time will be opposed by senior figures at the club, according to a report in the Scottish Sun. The South Africa-based businessman is understood to be planning to make a move for the Ibrox hotseat after the club's AGM on 29 November.

However, sources close to the club have told the newspaper that King's bid will be met with resistance from some of the club's most influential figures. These figures are said to be unhappy with King's previous track record at Rangers. King was chairman of the club from 2015 to 2017. During his time in charge, Rangers were embroiled in a number of controversies. These included the club's financial problems and the controversial sale of shares to a group of investors led by businessman Mike Ashley. King left Rangers in 2017 after selling his shares in the club to a consortium led by businessman Douglas Park.

It is understood that some of the senior figures at Rangers believe that King's return to the club would be a backward step. These figures are said to be concerned that King would once again cause instability at the club. The news of King's bid for the chairmanship is likely to divide opinion among Rangers fans. Some fans believe that King is the right man to lead the club forward. They point to his previous success at Rangers, during which time the club won the Scottish Premiership title. However, other fans are concerned about King's track record at the club and believe that he would be a divisive figure. It remains to be seen whether King will be successful in his bid to become Rangers chairman. However, the news of his bid is likely to cause further unrest at the club.