Craig Mather named Rangers chief executive He has made an extremely valuable contribution to the club as interim chief executive officer and thoroughly deserves the opportunity to lead Rangers as CEO. The board wish him every success as we all strive to take Rangers back to the pinnacle of Scottish football. Mather invested in Rangers prior to its initial public offering in 2012 and holds 3.1 per cent of the company's shares in issue. His other business interests include a sports management firm and a packaging company. He immediately stated his desire to take on the position of chief executive on a permanent basis following his interim appointment. In a statement, Mather said: "It is a great privilege to serve as CEO of Rangers. This is a great football club and is recognised as such throughout the UK and internationally. I am wholly committed to playing my part in taking the club back to where it belongs - at the top of Scottish football and competing in Europe. The playing and non-playing staff at Rangers have shown extraordinary dedication in the face of challenging circumstances in recent years and we are united in our belief that great success can be achieved by the club in future. Rangers have been drawn against fellow Second Division outfit Forfar Athletic in the first round of the Scottish League Cup. Former Dundee United manager Peter Houston believes David Goodwillie still has the potential to be a success at the top level in England despite a frustrating spell at Blackburn. Asked if Goodwillie returns to Scotland with a point to prove, Houston - his boss at United previously - said: "The only reason he has a point to prove is because he wasn't picked in the position he was bought for. In the two years before he signed for Blackburn, he was scoring almost every week in the SPL. I think David, given the opportunity, could still play in England at a very high level in my opinion. But, for United in this period of six months, I'm sure he will score plenty of goals for them. Administrators BDO have received three bids from potential buyers for Hearts: Foundation of Hearts, an American consortium and an unknown group. Hearts have rejected an improved offer for midfielder Jason Holt. Dunfermline fans will find out whether their bid to take over the club is successful before the end of the month. Administrators BDO announced a creditors' meeting would be held on July 30 to consider the offer. St Johnstone have signed former Aberdeen striker Rory Fallon on a one-year contract. Scottish League Cup (first round draw): Falkirk v Clyde, East Fife v Morton, Arbroath v Montrose, Berwick Rangers v Cowdenbeath, Forfar v Rangers, Stranraer v Brechin City, Partick v Ayr United, Stirling Albion v Hamilton, Dumbarton v Albion Rovers, East Stirling v Dunfermline, Queen of the South v Annan, Peterhead v Alloa, Raith Rovers v Queen's Park, Elgin v Livingston, Airdrie v Stenhousemuir. Ties to be played on Aug 3.