Whyte lawyers hand over details of buyout finance

The administrators claimed this information contained details of the £24 million raised by Whyte by selling off season tickets for the next four years to Ticketus.

Joint Administrator Paul Clark, of Duff and Phelps, said that there was now "some visibility" on the whereabouts of the cash and promised further details in the near future.

The revelation that the firm was behind the information came as Rangers manager Ally McCoist made assurances about jobs at the club and it was revealed that Whyte could return to Ibrox later this week.

Earlier, Mr Clark said: "We have received information from channels, but specifically we have received some information overnight from solicitors that have been previously connected with the football club.

"It's that information that we require to go through in some detail and get some clarity on.

"We will look at all that information and we expect to give some form of announcement during the course of next week.

"But, at the moment, from the financial side of things, we are still working to prepare a proper statement for delivery next week."

His colleague David Whitehouse added: "The key issue that has been talked about extensively is the whole financing of the original acquisition, the Ticketus money and level of capital that was introduced to the club.

"We got a load of information yesterday evening from the company's former lawyers and we have a pretty full understanding of what has happened."

Collyer Bristow yesterday confirmed they are now co-operating with the administrators.

Steven Heffer, a partner in the firm, said: "Collyer Bristow are bound by client confidentiality and accordingly it is our policy not to comment on any individual matters relating to our clients.

"We are, however, aware of the significant press interest surrounding Rangers FC at present and confirm that we are co-operating and will continue to co-operate fully with the - administrators for the club."

Mr Heffer refused to reveal exactly what information had been passed to Duff and Phelps.

It has been reported that the £24.4m from Ticketus was deposited into a client account of the law firm. It is understood this account was crucial in persuading Sir David Murray that Whyte had the funds necessary to buy Rangers.

Whyte last week said he had nothing to fear over investigations by the administrators, police and the Scottish Football Association as he could account for every penny in and out of the club. A spokesman for the businessman, who did not attend the weekend's match, said that he may return to Ibrox this week if requested to do so by the administrators.

His spokesman said: "I can't say yes or no at the minute to whether he will return, his week hasn't been planned out yet.

"But if he's needed by the administrators he would. He'll go wherever he's needed."

It is expected that Mr Clark and Mr Whitehouse will this week make an announcement on any redundancies at the club.

However, McCoist last night said he remains hopeful that any cuts will be kept to a minimum.

The manager said: "One of the things the administrators have said is that cuts, people losing their jobs, isn't inevitable.

"They have said it's a possibility but it's not inevitable. That in itself I would find encouraging.

"That's not to say that it won't happen but I think it gives everybody hope.

"In the grand scheme of things that is one of, if not the, most important things."

McCoist also said that he welcomes the investigations by the SFA "because the amount of clarity that comes out of the whole issue is vital to everybody."

In the meantime, the administrators have called on fans to continue supporting the club in a bid to recoup some of the losses.

In a meeting with leaders of various supporters' groups, Mr Whitehouse was asked what the fans could do to help.

He replied simply: "Keep turning up."