Rangers appeal to fans over singing

23 November 2010 19:00
Rangers have warned supporters not to engage in any sectarian singing at the Champions League match with Manchester United at Ibrox and future fixtures. The Light Blues have been informed that sectarian behaviour will put the club at risk of punishment from UEFA and other footballing authorities, while Strathclyde Police also plan to take a zero tolerance approach. Rangers chief executive Martin Bain said: "The majority of our supporters agree that sectarian singing has no place at Rangers and, working together, the fans and the club have made great strides in recent years to address this behaviour. "Indeed, a number of fans themselves have raised the issue of sectarian singing recently and the club made an appeal at our AGM for it to stop, which was overwhelmingly backed by those present. "Unfortunately, there are still those who ignore the club and their fellow fans, with no regard for the consequences of their actions. "We are making it very clear to supporters we have reliable information that if sectarian singing is evident at our matches, it will put the club at serious risk of punishment and also puts supporters at risk of arrest."

Source: PA