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Steven Gerrard questioned on Rangers court battle with Mike Ashley

Steven Gerrard insists he has no concerns over reports Rangers could be hit with a significant compensation bill as a result of the club's ongoing court dispute with Sports Direct .

The Ibrox club could be forced to pay Mike Ashley’s firm millions of pounds in their long-running fight over merchandise rights.

A detailed legal judgement found Sports Direct should have been allowed to match an offer made by current kit manufacturer Elite/Hummell for the lucrative deal on producing replica strips and other items.

Judge Lionel Persey QC concluded bosses at Rangers had made the new agreement without giving Sports Direct, which had a retail deal with the Ibrox club that was expiring, a chance to match the other firm's offer.

The judge also took issue with Rangers’ bid to limit any damages they may have to pay to £1million, which could have huge financial implications for the Ibrox club.

It's set alarm bells ringing within the Rangers support.

But Gerrard, quizzed on the situation ahead of Thursday's Europa League qualifier against Progres Niederkorn, was relaxed on the issue.

Mike Ashley is said to have spoken with music and entertainment industry figures about his possible rescue deal (PA)

"That's a topic for the board to deal with and I think they are doing that," he said.

"I just focus on football.

"I've had really strong backing from the board so far so I've got no complaints."

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