Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman has criticised Josh Windass and Matt Crooks for their behaviour since they signed pre-contract agreements with Rangers, accusing them of "disrespecting" Stanley fans.

Windass and Crooks are in the last six months of their contracts with the English League two side and agreed to move to Ibrox in the summer.

Stanley owner Andy Holt had already voiced his displeasure about losing two players with only a small training compensation fee in return but manager Coleman has taken issue with the players tweeting about their moves to Glasgow.

"I don't get embroiled in social media but I do think going on and seeing the players had tweeted about buzzing to play for a massive club is disrespectful to our fans," he told the club's official website.

"Our fans have backed them through thick and thin and I do think there should be more respect in place.

"When I became a manager, my ethos was always to treat players how I would want to be treated and I just wish there had been more communication from the players to myself."

The players will now see out the remainder of their contracts at the Crown Ground, unless a formal transfer is agreed between the clubs this month.

Coleman said that he understood the motivation behind the players' decision and bore them no ill will. He also hinted that both players would face competition for their places in the coming months.

"Accrington can't compete with the big clubs, certainly money-wise, the players have a great chance to play for a massive club in name and in front of a big crowd," he said.

"In a few years time, they will be back to where they were before their troubles and it's a big stadium with great facilities.

"I don't blame them, they have to take the opportunity and they had every right to sign for Rangers. I wish them all the best."