RANGERS boss Ally McCoist today admitted he can understand the concerns of fans who are preparing to stage a boycott of the Ibrox club.

But McCoist has stressed his side would perform better on the park with the full backing of their followers in the stands.

Supporters group Sons of Struth has emailed its members to gauge their opinion on taking the radical action. The development comes after football board chairman Sandy Easdale was photographed with convicted crook Rafat Rizvi this week.

McCoist has consistently stated the supporters have the right to voice their displeasure - and he refused to condemn their latest proposal.

He said: "I respect totally the opinions of our supporters. I would continue to ask them to support the team in the manner they have done and I hope they will continue to do.

"They certainly wouldn't get any criticism from me for any decision they make which they feel is for the best for the club. We all share a common goal - we all want the best for the club.

"The supporters have been through enough and have been told enough by all sorts of people over the last two or three years and they have made their own minds up and they'll continue to do that.

"So it would be wrong for me to criticise that because I can understand their concerns, as we all have concerns regarding the club.

"But as manager of the club we are definitely in a better place team-wise if we continue to have the fantastic backing of the fans."

Meanwhile, McCoist has stressed that he continues to work closely with Rangers chief executive Graham Wallace - despite a report stating he was ready to quit.

He said: "I speak to Graham almost daily and we have meetings in the diary.

"A couple of times a week we make a point of catching up. He keeps me up to speed and tells me everything he feels I should know, and I am happy with that."

McCoist, who could welcome back Jon Daly in the SPFL Championship game against Raith Rovers at Stark's Park tonight, is optimistic off-field events will not impact on his players.

He said: "Remembering when we went into administration, the concern and the worry from all the people within the club and the supporters was obviously massive.

"If we could change the club for the better as players and individuals we would certainly do it.

"But I don't think there is any point in adding to our worries and concerns things we can't have a bearing on.

"And that's the message we are trying to get through to the players, worry about what you can affect. And that's results."