JOHN BROWN, who has been a constant and vociferous critic of those in charge of Rangers since the financial catastrophe of 2012, believes it is the club's finest hour now that Dave King and his allies are on the verge of assuming control.

The former Rangers defender, who played in a blue shirt as if his life depended on it, is unequivocal in terms of the magnitude of the meaning of King's impending success.

He said: "This is the biggest day in the club's history. This is a momentous day and every Rangers fan has to get right behind the new board.

"You talk about Barcelona 1972 and other periods in the club's history but in my eyes this tops them all.

"We need to appreciate this day is and every Rangers fan worldwide needs to get behind the board, who are all Rangers men, and support them.

"From now to the end of the season I would be saying to every Rangers fan - let's fill the stadium.

"The team has been suffering but now there can be no excuses about the control of the club.

"It's all about winning the play-offs and getting back to the Premiership and everyone can put their energies into that rather than protesting against the board.

"The directors will have to deal with carnage, I imagine, once they get in the door but the fans and, of course, the players can do their part now with a common goal."