Dave King Gains Control at Rangers After David Somers Resignation

Many Rangers fans have got their wish for change at the top of the club following the resignation of chairman David Somers, per Chris McLaughlin of BBC Sport. He will now be replaced by Dave King, who gained control after the side's EGM vote.

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King Gains Control After EGM Vote

Friday, Mar. 6

STV News provided confirmation of King taking a leading role, as did Rangers' official website:

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Somers Resigns from Rangers Board

Sunday, Mar. 1

Sky Sports previously confirmed Somers' decision to step down:

The news follows after club director James Easdale vacated his position, via BBC Sport.

The Scottish club has seen plenty of dark days and turnover in recent years, and with the majority of fans and shareholders backing King's plans to put himself back into the Rangers boardroom, time always appeared to be running out for Somers.

As one might expect, the news was well received by fans, including former journalist Martin Howden:

Rangers currently sit in third place in the Scottish Championship, 24 points behind leaders Hearts, who underlined their credentials with a 10-0 win over Cowdenbeath on Saturday.