Walter Smith has withdrawn his bid for Rangers amid concerns over Charles Green's ability to fund the Ibrox side.
The former manager expressed his fears after failing to get information about the investors behind Green's consortium.
Smith's consortium – which was backed by Jim McColl, one of Scotland's wealthiest businessmen, and transport tycoon Douglas Park – formally withdrew its £6 million offer yesterday.
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