Virtuoso 27,180 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 On 8/25/2016 at 3:19 PM, Brian Fantana said: wonder what police scotland would do if we had a banner which simply had "We Are The Billy Boys" on it. Nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetheart 8,458 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 On 25/08/2016 at 8:40 AM, Virtuoso said: The letter doesn't exist, never has done, but it suited Dingwall to peddle the line it did. Quote UEFA decision: 1. The appeal is partially upheld. As a result, the decision of the Control & Disciplinary Body of 12 April 2006 is annulled and replaced by the present award. 2. Rangers FC is fined CHF 30,000. 3. Rangers FC is severely warned about its responsibility for any future misconduct of its supporters in relation to sectarian and discriminatory behaviour. 4. The present disciplinary measures shall be combined with directives safeguarding the correct execution of the present judgement. They will be communicated to Rangers FC together with the written grounds of the decision. ( is this reference to the letter?) 5. The costs of the proceedings, totalling CHF 15,000 are to be paid as follows: CHF 10,000 by Rangers FC and CHF 5,000 by UEFA. 6. The written grounds of this decision will be communicated to the parties subsequently. 7. The present decision is communicated to: a. Rangers FC; b. UEFA Disciplinary Inspectors; c. Control and Disciplinary Body; d. UEFA Administration; e. The Scottish FA. UEFA APPEALS BODY, Nyon (Switzerland), 7 June 2006 Chairman: …………………... Michel Wuillere http://www.linfieldfc.com/pdfs/8393_rangers_vs_uefa.pdf Quote Joint Supporter/Club Statement AT the request of a cross-section of Rangers Supporters, a meeting was held last night with Chairman, David Murray and Chief Executive, Martin Bain to discuss what the fans can collectively do to assist the Club in their ongoing efforts to silence the Sectarian minority who continue to damage the Club's reputation. A positive debate was held at Murray Park and all parties are united in a bid to silence the minority that continue to tarnish the reputation of Rangers Football Club. It was obvious from last night's meeting that the recent fines imposed by UEFA and the associated press coverage has been detrimental to the Club and to the individuals who genuinely support Rangers for its football and true values.It has been agreed between members of the Club's Board and representatives of the fan base that in the coming weeks this joint committee will do everything in their power to ensure that the Club does not breach the UEFA directives and implore upon the fans that self policing among the support is key to avoid sanctions being imposed or expulsion from European competition altogether. David Murray commented: "These supporters groups represented should be applauded for coming forward in recognition of the importance of this issue. I am delighted at the progress we made last night."Over the last two years the Club has strived fervently under the banner of Pride over Prejudice working with the authorities to impose indefinite and lifetime bans. "I look forward in the coming weeks to implementing some of the actions that were discussed.It is absolutely clear to all concerned that all Supporters need to commit to silencing the minority."This meeting coincidently coincided with UEFA's written grounds for the decision rendered by the Appeal Body in relation to Rangers two Champions League matches against Villarreal. UEFA have issued the Club with certain directives in order to combat sectarianism more efficiently.Firstly the Club has been 'ordered to announce measurable targets in order to reduce sectarian behaviour amongst its supporters'.Secondly 'to control their anti-sectarian activities by producing comprehensive statistics that are communicated to the public'. Finally 'to make a public address announcement at every official fixture, be it international or domestic, stating that any sectarian chanting and any form of 'Billy Boys' songs is strictly prohibited.' (UEFA banned the song and the melody) David Edgar of the Rangers Supporters Trust, Mark Dingwall of Follow Follow and Jim Templeton of the Rangers Supporters Assembly jointly agreed the following Statement:"The message now could not be clearer that the spotlight is upon the Supporters and the Club and it is their duty to work together to stamp out the minority who are damaging the reputations of all those connected with Rangers Football Club."Not only does this small minority tarnish the reputation of Rangers, but of Scottish football and our society in general and hopefully anyone who is interested in Scottish football will work with us in assisting to eradicate this behaviour."Supporter Representatives Jim Templeton Assembly President Alex Milree Chairman of the Scottish Alliance Delegates Mark Dingwall Follow Follow/ Rangers Supporters Trust James Carlin The Blue Order Simon Leslie The Blue Order Tam Green Lanarkshire Supporters Representative David Edgar Rangers Supporters Trust, Media Spokesperson Ross Blyth Fife and District supporters club representative Malcolm McNiven Rangers Supporters Trust, Chairmanhttp://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Uk/uk.sport.football.clubs.rangers/2006-06/msg00033.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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