Rangers chairman Douglas Park has detailed his 'excitement' at the appointment of Michael Beale as the club's new manager.

The Englishman, who previously served as first team coach under Steven Gerrard at Ibrox, is the 18th manager in the Light Blues' history.

Park also was keen to stress that the 44-year-old stood out during his previous spell in Govan and that he feels Beale has the character traits needed to be in charge of the 55 times Scottish Premiership champions.

In a statement on the club website, he said: "I am delighted to welcome Michael as our new manager as we aim to strengthen our on-field performance.

"Michael is a very exciting appointment for us, and his energy and ambition stood out both when he was here previously, and in the discussions we have had prior to him re-joining.

“The board will support both Michael and Ross Wilson to make this appointment a success, and I wish him the very best going forward."

Meanwhile, in an interview with Rangers TV, the now-former QPR boss was clearly honoured to have taken over the Ibrox club.

“It is fantastic to be back and to see everybody this morning, there are some new faces but some people that I know really well so it is great to see everyone," he commented.

"I am hugely proud, it is a wonderful, wonderful football club, it is an institution.

"For everyone that works here it is a huge privilege, but to be the manager of this football club, that is extremely special.

"Some wonderful people have sat in this chair prior to me, and I am hugely proud to be the person sat here now."

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