Rangers have handed Graeme Murty the manager's job at Ibrox until the end of the season after number one choice Derek McInnes opted to stay at Aberdeen.

Murty was nine games into his second spell as caretaker boss this year, winning six games and losing three after stepping up from his role as under-20s coach following the sacking of Pedro Caixinha.

"The club's directors believe Graeme has demonstrated he is capable of handling this task successfully and are confident the players will continue to respond to his leadership in a positive manner," said a statement from Rangers.

Murty quickly made his first signing as Cardiff confirmed that left-back Declan John's loan move to Ibrox had been turned into a permanent transfer.

"It is a genuine privilege for me to be made manager until the end of the season," said the former Scotland and Reading player.

"It's a huge honour to be asked to do so and I will continue to give everything I have to ensure we have a positive second half of the campaign."