Ibrox chief Murray insisted he and his fellow administrators did nothing wrong in agreeing to include a £7.8million release clause in the player's contract when he joined from Osasuna last summer.

Some fans have demanded resignations over the issue and there are rumours of protests against Hearts.

RST spokesman David Edgar said: "Sadly, I still believe there will be protests on Saturday. The RST are not in favour of it and will not encourage it but I can see something unorganised happening."