Rangers have been handed a major "goodwill gesture" from Queen's Park over the use of Hampden, according to a report.
It's claimed the Championship side will step back from their deal to return to the national stadium from September 5 and only move back to the stadium "when Rangers don't need it anymore".
Queen's Park are currently playing their fixtures at Lesser Hampden with the Daily Record claiming they will remain at the neighboring stadium to allow Rangers use of the national stadium while works continue on the Copland Stand at Ibrox.
Rangers have already announced they will host matches against Motherwell and Ross County at Hampden in the first month of the Scottish Premiership season.
New information on home ties in the Champions League and a potential home fixture in the Premier Sports Cup will be distributed when opponents are confirmed.
It's thought discussions between Rangers and Queen's Park resulted in an agreement that a ground-sharing deal, if necessary, would be detrimental to the surface at Hampden and was turned down by Queen's Park.
A source told the Daily Record: “Queen’s Park made it clear to Rangers and to the SFA that they will do whatever is required to help out. If that means postponing their own return to Hampden then they are prepared to be flexible.
"The general consensus is that Rangers are likely to remain at Hampden after the Scotland-Poland game on September 5 which means, at this time, Queen’s Park don’t have confirmed a date for their first game back at the national stadium.
“Of course, hopefully the building work at Ibrox will be completed sooner rather than later but, for the time being, there is no way of knowing when it will be completed. But there is a realisation here that one of the biggest clubs in Scotland finds itself in a difficult position and deserves to be shown some goodwill.
"That’s why the SFA and the SPFL have been so keen to help John Bennett find a solution and why Queen’s Park will only move back into Hampden when Rangers don’t need it anymore.”
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A Rangers statement on their confirmed use of Hampden, read: “Further to last week’s update, the club is continuing work at pace on detailed plans for the transition to the National Stadium.
“While the Ask Rangers site seeks to address immediate questions, further information will be delivered to our season ticket holders and seasonal hospitality clients as we progress the situation.
“At this stage, the club can announce our William Hill Scottish Premiership matches with Motherwell on Saturday, 10 August and Ross County on Saturday 24 August will be played at Hampden, with both matches kicking-off at 3pm.
“With draws still to be made for the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round and potential play-off round, plus a potential home tie in the Premier Sports Cup, the club will communicate news on dates and kick-off times for them once the information is confirmed.
“The club is continuing to work tirelessly on the Copland Stand project at Ibrox to complete that as soon as possible. As soon as the club can provide a definitive update on matches returning to our home, it will do so.
“Rangers again puts on record its thanks to the Scottish FA and the SPFL for their considerable work in reaching this solution.
“Above all, the club thanks our supporters for their ongoing patience and understanding as we deal with this challenge.”
