RANGERS managing director Stewart Robertson has predicted the Ibrox club can contribute more to the running of Scottish football in the future despite not being voted onto the SPFL board.

Robertson failed to get the backing he needed from the 10 Ladbrokes Championship clubs at the governing body's AGM at Hampden yesterday.

But the former Motherwell director revealed he would put himself forward for election again next year and vowed the Gers will work for the good of Scottish football.

He said: “It’s good that we are engaging with these guys again. For a club of Rangers’ size that is important.

“We’re here, we’re back, there’s a new Rangers board in place. Hopefully we have a lot to offer. We will try again next year.

“I think fresh voices and fresh ideas are good, but it is a board of good people so you just have to hope that they represent all of the clubs well and do the best for the clubs.

“That is what they are there to do and I’m sure they will. There are some really good people who have been re-elected so we look forward to working with them.”

Robertson added: “I didn’t have a manifesto as such. I haven’t been involved for a few years, so I wasn’t coming in with any pre-conceived ideas or baggage I suppose in terms of the negotiations or the merger.

“I was coming into it fresh and was keen just to listen. We will try to review and debate and see how we can take things forward from there.”

Meanwhile, Ann Budge, the Hearts owner who also failed in her bid to get voted on the SPFL board, has been appointed to the Football Regulatory Advisory Group.

Budge, the Scottish businesswoman who took control at the troubled Tynecastle club last year, failed to be elected as one of three Ladbrokes Premiership representatives.

However, Neil Doncaster, the SPFL chief executive, revealed she has joined FRAG and predicted she could make an significant contribution. He said: "It's an important group and we are keen to harness Ann's ideas and enthusiasm."

Meanwhile, Alloa chairman Mike Mulraney, who was re-elected as one of the Championship’s two representatives on the eight-man board, has warned the BBC their broadcasting agreement has to improve.

The corporation, who were accused of “short-changing” Scottish football by SPFL chairman Ralph Topping in May for paying just £1million for highlights, gave a presentation at the AGM.

But Mulraney said: “The current settlement does not reflect what Scottish football should be getting. I accept that we negotiated that package, but it's within our remit as a new board to ensure we get better.

"Every contract comes to an end. I'd be keen to develop our relationship with the BBC and see it improve. Do we need the BBC? The SPFL doesn't need anyone, except the fans."

"It's the value for money I have an issue with and as a board member, I don't think the current deal is satisfactory. It's a no-brainer for me that, while acceptable to those who signed it at the time, it's not acceptable now.”