PAUL MURRAY has urged Rangers supporters to put their money behind Dave King's attempt to overthrow the Ibrox board with the promise that there will be a place for them inside the powerbase of a rebuilt and rejuvenated club.

The former director, who served in a boardroom under Sir David Murray that was widely seen to be resistant to fans' groups, has committed himself to life membership of the Rangers Supporters' Trust and the Rangers First community ownership scheme as battle lines continue to be drawn ahead of a prospective Extraordinary General Meeting aimed at instigated a full-scale clear-out.

King is demanding that he is installed on the board along with Murray and John Gilligan, the former managing director of the brewing company Tennent's, with the current incumbents being removed.

The South African-based businessman believes he can force change through by winning the support of more than 50 per cent of existing shareholders with Murray encouraging more people to get involved in helping Rangers First and the RST, by virtue of its 'Buy Rangers' project, secure larger percentages of stock.

Murray is doing more than just leading the masses to the front door of Ibrox, though. He insists this latest attempt to win control of the SPFL League One champions will not be derailed and has vowed to ensure that victory will see the fanbase have a greater say in the inner workings of their club than ever.

"Dave King, John Gilligan and I are committed to introducing meaningful fan ownership and representation at the club and that is one of the reasons I have pledged my support to both groups," said Murray.

"The Rangers Supporters Trust and Rangers First have bought not insignificant amounts of shares and must be recognised by those of us who are striving to remove the current directors and begin the process of repairing the considerable damage caused by a constantly changing boardroom.

"There is now a demand for a General Meeting and our fans can make a difference in that process, which hopefully will bring about the changes necessary. We have seen what happens when directors with no feel, no understanding and no real concern for Rangers are in control.

"In the lead up to the General Meeting, the usual suspects will attempt to undermine our cause because they realise their days could be numbered.

"The truth is that, for the first time in years, there is a group of people capable of rebuilding and repairing our club and malicious speculation will not deflect us.

"Rangers have to re-engage with Scottish football and take our place again at the top table. We need to be financially stable again and accept our responsibilities to the game in general. Change will come and we can all emerge from a black period in this fantastic club's history.

"Along with many of the people who have been working behind the scenes to ensure Rangers can again function fully, both on and off the pitch, I believe the supporters should be able to participate significantly in the club's rehabilitation."

A number of former players have also started signing up to supporter-led organisations with Nacho Novo a member of Rangers First along with the likes of Richard Gough, Claudio Reyna and Jorg Albertz.

The Spaniard, currently training with the first-team squad at Murray Park as he looks for employment, is of the opinion that supporter ownership is the only way for the club to go following several years of turmoil that have torn the heart out of the institution he played for and still loves.

"One of the worst things is that this used to be a football club," said Novo. "Right now, it is not a football club any more. It is just about business, money and things like that.

"For me, like Real Madrid or Barcelona, this club is about history and should be owned by the fans. End of.

"As a ex-player and a fan, I feel that having everyone together should make us stronger. We have to try to help get the club back to what it was before.

"Everyone will fight together until we get this club, the best team in Scotland, back."

Murray has also pointed out the benefits that will come from wider membership numbers for the RST and Rangers First ahead of an expected EGM.

"I would urge as many of this club's fans to sign up to either one or both if possible," he said. "The fans can play a hugely significant part in forcing change through votes..

"I, for one, recognise their contribution in the struggle to end the disgrace and level of mismanagement within Ibrox."