THOUSANDS of angry Rangers fans have called for the complete removal of the under-fire board.

 

More than 10,400 supporters have signed an e-petition urging directors to quit Ibrox after repeatedly rejecting offers of investments.

And they want to know why the club continue to accept short term loans instead of external cash injections.

Earlier this week, directors announced they did not intend to hold a general meeting, but said they had invited the owner of the NBA's Phoenix Suns to take part in future discussions.

It emerged on Sunday, the US tycoon wanted to buy a controlling stake in the crisis-hit Ibrox outfit.

The e-petition, which was launched by fans groups Sons of Struth, states: "Enough is enough."

It also calls on fans to no longer "financially support the board".

The petition adds: "Our current directors have been shown to put themselves before shareholders by rejecting offers of investment from three parties and accepted short term loans from those they represent when investment has been available externally.

"The fans signing this petition will no longer financially support this board.

"They will no longer buy match tickets, purchase anything inside stadium, merchandise, nor online subscriptions

"We will, however, fully support an acceptable new regime by purchasing half year season tickets, match tickets, hospitality merchandise (on an improved deal) and online subscriptions.

"The financial position is due to mismanagement of fans money and an inability to place contracts with the best interest of the club.

"There is investment available and, if required, immediate external funding which can be called upon while investment arrangements are made."

It comes as shareholder Jim McColl has handed over his 10,000-share stake in Rangers to a fans' group.

The multi-millionaire Clyde Blowers boss - one of Scotland's richest men - tried to topple the Ibrox board a year ago when he backed Paul Murray's "requisitioners".

But the 62-year-old has kept a low profile since failing to oust football board chairman, Sandy Easdale, and David Somers at the 2013 AGM.

Hopes have risen among the Ibrox faithful, since Dave King and the Three Bears - wealthy fans Douglas Park, George Letham and George Taylor - grabbed control of around 34% of the club with two surprise share purchases last week.