Patrick Stewart has addressed speculation surrounding Rangers having a Plan B for Russell Martin.
The Chief Executive Officer recently met with the club's Fan Advisory Board, alongside Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell.
A vast array of topics were discussed, ranging from the academy to the first team.
With Martin under increasing pressure, Stewart was asked whether the club has a 'Plan B' in place for the head coach.
Meeting minutes read: "A question was raised about whether the club has a Plan B, noting that fans are concerned about the possibility of prolonged uncertainty if results do not improve.
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"PS [Patrick Stewart] explained that succession planning is a normal part of good governance across all key roles, and not specific to the head coach.
"While he stressed that this does not mean active steps are being taken to replace Russell Martin, contingency planning is a normal part of football and business operations."
Also up for discussion were refereeing decisions. Stewart revealed that Rangers have recently opened dialogue with the Scottish FA after some questionable calls in their recent 2-0 defeat to Heart of Midlothian.
"The FAB raised concerns about recent refereeing decisions, reflecting wider supporter frustration with the standard of officiating," minutes stated.
"They asked what steps the club was taking to address these issues. PS confirmed that the club had already raised its concerns directly with the Scottish FA.
"He said discussions were ongoing and that the club had made clear its dissatisfaction with recent performances by officials. While he admitted the process was frustrating, he noted the Scottish FA's willingness to discuss issues and acknowledge mistakes when presented with evidence could lead to more consistency over time."
