JUBILANT Gers fans were still celebrating today as the crisis-hit club finally got back on the road to recovery.

Triumphant Dave King swept to a stunning victory at the Rangers EGM yesterday and insisted it was a "turning point" for the Ibrox club.

Castlemilk-born King took to the steps of the famous football ground just moments after his historic takeover was confirmed.

Supporters, who had waited for up to four hours to catch a glimpse of their "hero", cheered and applauded King, and fellow new directors Paul Murray and John Gilligan.

Some in the crowd shouted: "You're one of us, Dave" while others thanked him for "saving Rangers".

Craig Houston, the Sons of Struth founder who has been instrumental to forcing change in the boardroom, said: "We've always wanted a Rangers fan on the board.

"Now we have a board full of Rangers fans.

"These people will do what is best for Rangers, not what is best interests of themselves."

Meanwhile, less than a mile down Copland Road, roars rang out from fans in The Louden Tavern.

The famous Rangers pub was packed as supporters celebrated the club's "new era" and watched King set out his vision for the club on big screen TVs.

South Africa-based King said: "We've come a long road and the fans have suffered for too long.

"What has happened today is something that cannot be understated.

"It's a turning point for us to take the club back to its history."

However, King also warned there was still a lot of hard work to be done.

The tycoon added: "We'll be taking nothing out the club. All the fans should be aware of this.

We're going to work with the fans - along with fan ownership."

Addressing the fans outside the Argyle Suite yesterday, he said: "You are the most important part of the club.

"You're going to get that commitment from us. We now need the fans to start supporting us."

King, Murray and Gilligan have been appointed as directors, with Murray being named interim chairman.

One for the Three Bears, Douglas Park, has also joined the board.

Almost 85% voted for the removal of Derek Llambias and Barry Leach, with nearly 86% opting for King, Murray and Gilligan appointments in separate resolutions.

Most fans took heed of King's pleas to stay away from the EGM, but after the 11-minute meeting was over, fans started to gather at the stadium in a bid to be first to learn the club's fate.

One fans,w ho didn't want to be named, said: "This is what it has all been about to see King and co standing on the steps at Ibrox after their victory.

"I'll be able to tell my children and grandchildren that I was there the day we got our Rangers back.

"Finally, we're getting somewhere. "

Fans' chief Houston echoed the supporter's views, adding: "It's been a long slog but it's been worth it.

"It's been a fantastic day for us all."

He even got a celebratory kiss from a fellow fan, thanking him for all his hard work, as he arrived for their meeting yesterday morning.

It was the first time since October that Houston walked through the doors of Ibrox after he mounted a boycott against the board.

Tom Johnstone, a member of the Rangers Fan Board, said: "We are no longer complacent and we are no longer wounded.

"So we thank, as shall history, Dave King, the Three Bears, the members of Rangers First and the Rangers Supporters Trust and all those who voted against the old board."

Fans are now set to return to Ibrox in their droves after a spate of boycotts and dwindling attendance figures.

Mr Johnstone added: "We must sell out Ibrox. Every game.

"The only blue visible in the crowd should be tops and scarves, not the blue plastic of an empty seat."

Carol Lynch and her dog Zola are among the fans celebrating today. The pair from East Kilbride were both wearing their Rangers scarves.

Seven-year-old rescue dog Zola was the centre of attention among fans outside the ground yesterday.

Carol said: "I'm a massive Rangers fan - and so is Zola.

"I'm over the Moon to see the back of this board."

Life-long supporter and shareholder Allan Douglas, from Paisley, donned a rat mask to show his disgust at the outgoing board.

He held a sign pointing Llambias and Leach in the direction of Glasgow Airport.

The pair - who are both associates of Mike Ashley - were driven out of an Ibrox side exit shortly after midday yesterday.