Plans to restore and protect key heritage areas in and around Ibrox Stadium are set to move forward after Rangers supporters gave their backing at the first approval stage.
According to The Herald, an investment group Club 1872 has formally secured member support to fund a series of restoration projects designed to preserve the stadium’s most iconic features and enhance the matchday experience.
The proposals follow discussions between Club 1872 representatives and Rangers powerbrokers, including Andrew Cavenagh and senior figures at the club, over how best to safeguard items of historical significance.
Those talks came shortly after Rangers launched a separate consultation survey with supporters, aimed at gauging views on potential stadium expansion, hospitality upgrades and wider improvements at Ibrox.
At the heart of the heritage plans is a £220,000 investment, with Club 1872 giving members a direct say in which projects should be prioritised.
The initiative also opens the door for further fundraising rounds in the future, helping the supporter organisation strengthen its shareholding and long-term influence at the club.
Following a recent vote, members overwhelmingly approved the proposals, clearing the way for detailed planning and cost confirmation.
With consent now in place, attention turns to finalising budgets with suppliers and beginning work on projects that Rangers and Club 1872 believe will deliver tangible benefits for supporters.
Key heritage areas targeted for restoration at Ibrox Stadium
The planned refurbishment will focus on some of the most symbolic spaces within Ibrox, including the Trophy Room, Blue Room and Manager’s Office, all located at the top of the stadium’s famous marble staircase.
Improvements will include upgraded lighting, better preservation of artefacts and refreshed décor, with particular attention paid to the paintings in the Blue Room.
Beyond the interior spaces, conservation work is planned for the lion crest mosaics at either end of the Main Stand, as well as the entrance porch mosaic, both of which have suffered wear over time.
These features are seen as central to Ibrox’s identity and will be carefully restored as part of the programme.
A structural engineering assessment of the historic Archibald Leitch Main Stand will also be commissioned, helping to define future preservation needs.
This could include cleaning the white steel framework above the Club Deck, while the blue track surrounding the pitch is also set to undergo a programme of repairs.
Statues of club legends are included too, with plans for a protective wax coating for the John Greig statue, alongside similar treatment and new lighting for the Walter Smith statue, ensuring these tributes are properly maintained and showcased.
Supporter backing and next steps
Club 1872 confirmed that 92 percent of contributors voted in favour of the proposals, describing the result as a major milestone in its evolving relationship with Rangers.
The organisation said the focus is on transparency, with detailed cost breakdowns and progress updates to be shared as each project begins.
In a statement, Club 1872 said the initiative represents a shift towards a more heritage- and shareholder-centred partnership with the club, rooted in consistent investment and visible outcomes.
The group also stressed that this is only the start, with further collaborative projects expected to be identified in the future.
FGG Says
This is a rare example of supporter power being translated directly into bricks-and-mortar change. Rather than chasing headline-grabbing expansion plans, Rangers and Club 1872 are prioritising identity, history and preservation, the elements that make Ibrox unique.
By restoring iconic rooms, mosaics and statues, and involving fans at every step, the club is strengthening trust while future-proofing its heritage. If handled well, this approach could become a blueprint for how modern clubs balance progress with tradition.