Source: PA
Smith wants rapid Rangers resolution
Rangers manager Walter Smith has called for a quick resolution to the club's latest takeover bid.
Scottish tycoon Craig Whyte on Thursday confirmed he is considering making an offer to buy Rangers after opening talks with Murray International Holdings.
The 39-year-old businessman has joined forces with London-based property developer Andrew Ellis, who was previously involved in a proposed buy-out which fell through earlier this year.
Although a formal offer for Rangers has yet to be made, a deal could be concluded by Christmas and Smith is keen to avoid a protracted saga.
He said: "It's not just the footballing side, from everyone's point of view, if there is going to be a resolution, then it should be handled as quickly as it possibly can. Unfortunately, I don't think these things can be done that quickly but I would hope it would go one way or another as quickly as possible.
"We've had had this two or three times before and we just have to wait and see what the outcome of this one is. For us in football, it's a matter of us carrying on and doing what we are doing. We have a big week coming up that we have to try to handle, starting with Saturday`s game."
