Talks continued at Ibrox yesterday as two of billionaire Mike Ashley’s associates got to grips with the financial situation of Rangers.

Rangers plc chairman David Somers claimed he invited Derek Llambias and Barry Leach to work for the club as consultants, days after the board accepted Newcastle owner Ashley’s £2 million loan offer.

Former Newcastle managing director Llambias and Leach, head of brands at Sports Direct, were at Ibrox again yesterday.

Somers declined to give any details about how long Llambias will work for the club: “He’s a consultant. I’m sure everything will turn out for the best.

“I’ve invited him and Barry Leach in as consultants just to help us out.”

Rangers have so far not replaced chief executive Graham Wallace and director Philip Nash, who both quit Ibrox in the past week.