Rangers chief insists club must 'stick up for themselves'
The Ibrox club were fined £3,000 by the Scottish FA last week after John Brown's commentary during the match against Hibs in May.
Brown suggested the Scottish game was 'corrupt' following a disallowed goal by Nicolas Raskin at Easter Road.
In response, Rangers released a strongly-worded statement pointing out inconsistencies in the SFA's judgements in past cases.
The governing body dismissed these claims.
The club also vowed to closely monitor similar instances from other club TV channels.
Cavenagh, head of the new US consortium, said at the Glasgow city centre EGM: "You have got to stick up for the club."
CEO Patrick Stewart pointed out that it was the club, not Brown, who were fined for his comments.
He reiterated that he felt the SFA were 'inconsistent' but stressed the importance of maintaining a 'working relationship' with them.
Fraser Thornton, the chairman, said: "We have representation on every SPFL committee.
"Andrew and Paraag are off to meet the SPFL tomorrow."
Rangers' statements and actions indicate their intent to continue challenging what they perceive as unfair treatment by the SFA.
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