Rangers FC media chief Jim Traynor was struck by a 'rock while out walking his dogs', the Record can reveal.
We told how the Ibrox PR boss was attacked in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon in Cumbernauld.
Police sources say they are investigating claims Traynor was struck by a rock during the assault near Stirling Road in the North Lanarkshire town.
It was at around 3.15pm while the Gers chief was out walking his dogs.
Traynor claims 'his position at Ibrox was what sparked the incident', when two thugs pounced.
His condition is unknown at this stage, however, police have launched a probe into the attack.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland confirmed: "Officers in Cumbernauld received reports at 3.15pm on Wednesday of a 66-year-old man having been assaulted near Stirling Road.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
