Scottish Premiership side Rangers Chair Dave King insisted ongoing legal proceedings will have "no economic impact whatsoever" on Rangers going forward and that the club has "nothing to fear" over the outcome of any court cases, according to Christopher Jack of the HERALD SCOTLAND. Craig Whyte "is now the only person facing charges" regarding his acquisition of Rangers in '11 after charges against Gary Withey, David Grier, David Whitehouse and Paul Clark were dropped. King last week "asked supporters to submit questions." He said, "There is particular concern that the well-publicized criminal investigations into both individuals could contaminate the club going forward. I do not consider that the Club has any exposure to either of the named individuals whatsoever or to any legal proceedings -- civil or criminal -- that they are, or may become, involved in. ... The Club has nothing whatsoever to fear from any criminal trial running its course." The Ibrox board has "also launched civil actions" against a number of former key Rangers figures and Sports Direct Founder Mike Ashley. And King is determined to "press ahead with whatever action is necessary" as the Ibrox board continues its "rebuilding work on and off the park." King said, "There will clearly be legal costs to fund this application but I anticipate that it will lead to the double benefit of the club being compensated for any wrongdoing and also gaining the satisfaction of holding people to account" (HERALD SCOTLAND, 6/21).
