John Bennett Resigns As Rangers Chairman Over Health Reasons
BY:OSABUOHIEN IMUETINYANOSA
Rangers has announced the case of John Bennett saying he has finally decided to stand down as Rangers chairman “with immediate effect for health reasons”.
Bennett, who succeeded Douglas Park in April last year, will have his replacement in the short term by former club director John Gilligan.
Bennett oversaw the appointment of manager Philippe Clement in October, following Michael Beale’s sacking.
Rangers are currently without a chief executive following James Bisgrove’s summer departure and are yet to play at Ibrox Stadium this season because of delayed renovation work.
However, after playing four home games at Hampden Park, Rangers will return to Ibrox for next Saturday’s League Cup tie with Dundee.
“The board wants to sincerely thank John for his service and significant commitment over the last nine years and wishes him a full and speedy recovery. It is requested his and his family’s privacy is respected at this time.
“The board thanks John for stepping in at short notice and believes his experience in senior business roles throughout a long and successful career, and also, as a former director of Rangers, will be invaluable at this time.
“The board is undertaking a robust process with the help of professional advisors to fill the roles of CEO and chairperson. In the meantime, the club’s executive management team will continue to lead the club on a day-to-day basis.”
