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Rename Ibrox? Ask the fans first

ALLY McCOIST has admitted he is "open minded" about the prospect of Ibrox being renamed to raise finance but he hoped that supporters' views would be taken into consideration before any decision was made.

Mike Ashley, the Newcastle United owner, is thought to have held initials talks with the Rangers hierarchy over rebranding the stadium the Sports Direct Arena. That was the name given to Newcastle's St James' Park following an identical deal last year but that stadium has since reverted to its original name after the move proved extremely unpopular with supporters. McCoist acknowledged that some Rangers fans may feel similarly hostile to Ibrox being renamed but is willing to retain an open mind about it.

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