nextprev Bidder Announcement Soon 1 of 1 Replica Shirt Rangers TV Tickets Bidder Announcement Soon Fri, May 11, 2012 Tweet by Lindsay Herron ALLY McCOIST is hopeful a preferred bidder for Rangers will be named later today by Duff & Phelps. The manager spoke with the administrators today and revealed that TWO more potential buyers have come to the table. He said: "I spoke to the administrators this morning and they are very encouraged about being very close to naming a preferred bidder. "They also told me that two new potential purchasers have come into the frame and I believe Brian Kennedy has also spoken to the administrators. "Whoever comes in I hope they have the best interests of the club at heart and can take us forward. That's the most important thing. "I am not about to get carried away but I remain optimistic." McCoist has also called on the supporters to be fair-minded when a preferred bidder is revealed. He said: "The fans have been nothing short of sensational but they must keep the faith. They are 100 per cent right to be guarded but they must give people a chance. "They need to be fair and open-minded." MORE ON THIS STORY AS IT DEVELOPS