Dave King, the man who set Rangers on the path to their 55th title, has expressed concern that the directors he left in charge at Ibrox are paving the way for Celtic to march towards their 57th title and beyond - with former head coach Steven Gerrard 'kicked out'.

Dave King’s claim that Steven Gerrard was “kicked out” as Rangers boss have gone down a storm as the former chairman, who has also called for an EGM, looks to make a return to to Ibrox. The South Africa-based businessman was a huge influence in attracting the Liverpool and England legend to the Light Blues hot-seat with Gerrard the man who eventually took the Scottish Premiership title back to Govan.

Aston Villa have learned from a new perspective some interesting details surrounding Steven Gerrard's move to the club from Scottish Premiership side Rangers