Tuesday 20 June 2017 19:22, UK
Rangers have appointed Mark Allen as their new director of football.
Allen spent more than seven years with Manchester City as their academy director and was responsible for revolutionising their youth set up.
The 54-year-old, who has a full UEFA coaching A licence, started his career as a youth player with Swindon Town before moving to San Diego to take up a football scholarship and business and accounting degree.
"We are delighted Mark has agreed to move to Glasgow and become our new director of football," said managing director Stewart Robertson.
"We said we would not rush into an appointment as we wanted the right candidate and we feel Mark is the best man for the job. We look forward to working with him closely in the years ahead in what will be an important role at the club."
Allen commented: "I loved every minute of my time with Manchester City, they are a club with fantastic people and fantastic supporters but the time was right for me to look for a fresh challenge and I am joining one of the world's truly great football clubs.
"Steeped in history and tradition, I am honoured to join Rangers and work with the board of directors, Pedro Caixinha, his management team and the staff at the club."
