RANGERS managing director Stewart Robertson has vowed not to give up on becoming an SPFL board member after his bid for this season failed.
The newly-appointed Ibrox chief was up for election to become one of the Ladbrokes Championship's two representatives to make up the group that will lead Scottish football over the next season.
However, it emerged earlier today that his attempt to be voted on to the board had fallen short with the re-election of Raith Rovers' Eric Drysdale and Alloa's Mike Mulraney.
Robertson was naturally disappointed at the result, but he insists that the Ibrox club will try again next year to give Rangers the voice he feels they deserve.
He said: "Having stood for election the result of the vote is very disappointing. However, I would like to thank those who did vote for me and I hope that by standing for election Rangers' commitment to engage with the football authorities has been demonstrated.
"With a new Board in place at Ibrox we have a lot to offer the broader church of Scottish football. It is reasonable that a Club of Rangers size should have a voice and we will try again next year."
Robertson also told Rangers.co.uk: "Right now, though, we are looking forward to the start of the new season."
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