Rangers have suspended Derek Llambias, Barry Leach and Sandy Easdale and appointed non-executive directors with immediate effect.

The club announced on Tuesday that the trio were suspended "pending an investigation".

At the EGM last Friday former chief executive Mr Llambias and Mr Leach were removed from the PLC board.

However, they were not automatically relieved of their executive powers.

In a statement the club said: "Rangers Football Club announce today that Derek Llambias, Barry Leach and Sandy Easdale have been suspended from their duties pending an investigation.

"It is also noted that Mr Llambias and Mr Leach, along with Sandy Easdale, have been advised that a resolution to remove them as directors of the Company has been received by the Company.

"A meeting may be required for this purpose but it is hoped that this will not prove necessary.

"Acting chairman Paul Murray, fellow directors Douglas Park and John Gilligan, and the club's head of football administration Andrew Dickson have been appointed to the board of the company."

In response to Rangers' announcement, Easdale's spokesman Jack Irvine issued a statement which read: "We are surprised at the announcement as you cannot suspend a director under the law of Scotland.

"We also note that they talk about an investigation. Sandy Easdale welcomes that as he has absolutely nothing to fear."

It has also been announced that Rangers fans chief Chris Graham been appointed to the Rangers board as a non-executive director.

The 38-year-old, who is the Rangers Supporters Trust spokesman, has been instrumental to the recent boardroom change.

John Bennett has also been appointed as a non-executive director.

Meanwhile, James Blair, who has been a solicitor for more than 30 years, has been appointed Company Secretary with immediate effect.

Paul Murray, interim chairman, said: "We are delighted to announce the further strengthening of the RIFC Board following Friday's General Meeting.

"John's corporate and financial experience and track record will prove invaluable, whilst Chris and James have been appointed in accordance with the board's commitment to meaningful fan representation and in order that they can use their abilities to contribute to the company."