Dundee are now official members of the Scottish Premier League and will replace Rangers in the top flight. Charles Green's newco Rangers saw their SPL application rejected and will start the new season in the Third Division while a short SPL statement has now confirmed the Dark Blues as their replacement.
The statement on Friday read: "At eight minutes past ten this morning, the member clubs unanimously approved the transfer of Rangers' SPL share to Dundee Football Club. Dundee FC is now a member of the SPL."