NINE-IN-A-ROW legend Richard Gough is running to become a director of fan ownership group Rangers First.

The 53-year-old was named as a club global ambassador in September last year and he has now put his name forward to join the RF board.

Gough leads a list of 23 applicants as the Community Interest Company get set to select their directors for the next twelve months.

In his statement to members, Gough said: "Rangers First  is dedicated to our Club and its interests. It connects our Club with its support and gives members a voice in how it is run.

"I am a member of Rangers First, the Rangers Supporters Trust and an ambassador for our Club. I am honoured to be able to play a part in all three.

Teamwork was vital to the success I enjoyed at Rangers. I am a team player and will always seek what is best for our Club.

"I believe in the Rangers Support proposal but it is not me who will decide. My role as a director of Rangers First would be to give our members that chance.

"If elected, I shall work to help establish a new organisation which can bring all groups together on the same democratic principles: One member one vote, annual elections to the Board, members vote on all key issues.

"By putting members at the heart of the new group and that group at the heart of our Club, we can ensure the events of the last few years are never repeated.

"Our crowd supported me on the playing field. They protected our Club in its darkest days. I have faith they will always stand up for the values and desire for success that make Rangers Football Club special."

Rangers First have grown to become the largest fan ownership group in the UK as they have increased their Ibrox influence and set their sights on securing a 5% shareholding in RIFC plc.

Gough is joined on the list by current RF directors Ricki Neill and Richard Scott, while former MP Brian Donohoe and Rangers Company Secretary James Blair are also standing for election.