Manager Ally McCoist believes Walter Smith's return to Rangers can only benefit the club in the future.
The Ibrox outfit announced on Sunday that former manager Smith and retired businessman Ian Hart had joined the board as non-executive directors.
McCoist told the club's website: "The one thing you can guarantee is that Walter will ensure that decisions are being made in terms of the best interests of the football club and the supporters.
"It's a clever move by Charles Green to get someone of Walter's stature on the board.
"I'm really pleased that Walter is back. I am in regular contact with him and I'm lucky enough to count on him as a very good friend.
"It's a great move for the club, a tremendous move for the supporters and
hopefully it will prove to be a very good move for Walter.
"He was eager to make the point that he won't be standing on my toes. We had a good couple of conversations and he wanted to make it crystal clear to everyone.
"It's a brilliant thing for me because he is great contact between me and the
board."
