Rangers manager Ally McCoist has revealed that he is "extremely disappointed" with the Scottish Football Association's decision to announce an enforced transfer embargo at the stricken club.
According to the SFA, the embargo was part of the conditions for Charles Green's newco to be allowed membership of the SFA and McCoist has accused the association of damaging his plans for the new season in the Scottish Third Division.
"I am extremely disappointed that the SFA chose to release a statement last night when the club has not actually signed any agreement," McCoist told the club's official website.
"The club is trying to get to a position where we can plan for the season, which starts in only eight days.
"Operating with an embargo on an already depleted first-team squad - even with a window to sign players - will make the task ahead an extremely difficult one."
Rangers were last week voted into the SFL Division Three.