RANGERS CONFIDENTIAL: The truth about Jay Z's Ibrox investment, why new CEO appointment is getting closer and the one bright spot this season

After posting a net loss of £17.2million in their annual accounts, Rangers could use an investment from iconic rap star Jay Z. Regrettably, a summer tie-up with Roc Nation Sports International - the agency owned by Beyonce’s billionaire husband - lasted no longer than the openings bars of his biggest hit ‘Empire State of Mind’. Rangers' tie-up with pop icon Jay Z and Roc Nation this summer was regrettably short lived A source from the entertainment company has confirmed that Roc Nation and Rangers briefly worked together on content, social media and commercial support behind the scenes Snoop Dogg claims that Wrexham's story has made him want to invest in Rangers' rivals Celtic He added: ‘This partnership is another special moment for us as an agency, and we are excited to embark on this journey together.’ As it turned out, the journey lasted only slightly longer than the flight will be to Athens for Thursday night’s Europa League clash with Olympiacos. Just three days later, Clement’s side will attempt to retain the League Cup trophy they won last season by trying to break the derby hex held by current Celtic boss Rodgers. Rangers captain James Tavernier will clock up a decade at the club next summer and is in line to become only the 15th player in the club’s rich history to merit the impressive honour But many Rangers fans feel the defender's best days in a light blue shirt are long behind him Talk of a move to join Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia in the summer remained just that. Rangers sources say they have made ‘significant progress’ in the search for a new CEO The abrupt exit of James Bisgrove left chairman John Bennett having to fill the void It briefly looked like St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie was set for the chief executive’s role, but that move collapsed and the vacancy has now been open for over five months.