GERS fans today cheered and applauded Dave King as he arrived at Ibrox to finally wrestle control of crisis-hit Rangers.

A small group of ecstatic supporters flocked to the ground this morning as the Castlemilk-born tycoon looked set to win the monumental power struggle.

King arrived with Paul Murray and John Gilligan in a silver Audi shortly after 10am.

Most fans took heed of King's pleas to stay away from the EGM, but the small group that gathered outside the Argyle Suite cheered and applauded the three men's arrival.

Some in the crowd shouted: "You're one of us, Dave" while others thanked him for "saving Rangers".

Making his way through the waiting reporters and photographers, King said he doesn't see any late obstacles stopping his takeover.

Police mounted a security operation in anticipation of a massive gathering outside Ibrox.

As revealed by the Evening Times, steps were taken to make sure there is no disorder, but an insider revealed a security plan would be devised to deal with fans' protests.

Extra cops will be in the Ibrox today, and Edmiston Drive could be closed if large crowds gather.

Officers will be on standby in the event of any celebrations - or potential backlash.

Specialist officers are also understood to be gathering intelligence about any potential protests at Ibrox on the day of the powderkeg meeting.

Chief Superintendent Andy Bates, local policing commander for Glasgow, said officers were liaising with representatives from Rangers.

King urged fans to stay away from the EGM unless they have a vote, or a proxy vote.

His call was backed by Rangers fans' groups, who do not want to give the present board any excuse to spin out.

However, he did admit his takeover would not have been possible without the Light Blues' supporters.

King said: " Quite frankly, it is my belief, that if it wasn't for the fans voting with their feet and starting to boycott games, I don't think we would be at the point that we are today.

"I think the fans deserve a huge amount of credit for their contribution to what I am hoping will be a new, exciting way forward for the club."

Many of the Light Blues legion saw today, simply, as a formality, following the resignations of James Easdale and David Somers.