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Rangers fans' representatives have given chief executive Charles Green their backing to push ahead with the sale of naming rights for their stadium – as long as Ibrox remains in the title.

More than 300 supporters attended a fans' forum at the Govan club on Friday night which was addressed by Green and Newcastle United managing director Derek Llambias.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has held talks with Rangers over purchasing the naming rights. Ashley is a Rangers shareholder and his SportsDirect firm are the "official retail partner" of the Glasgow club.

A statement on Rangers' website said: "Following a discussion on the potential commercial opportunities for the club through naming rights, fans gave the go-ahead for Green to progress the issue but made clear that any renaming of the stadium should include 'Ibrox'."

Green said: "I am very pleased and heartened by the supporters' approach to this and we will take things forward as soon as possible."

SportsDirect@Ibrox stadium!