UEFA to hammer Rangers

[Jelle1880 225]

According to the Daily Record, for singing naughty songs in Eindhoven

RANGERS fans are set to be hammered with a three-match Euro ban for singing sectarian songs.

Last night Ibrox chiefs were also bracing themselves for a "heavy" fine which could be as much as £100,000.

And there are now also fears that UEFA's determination to clamp down on Rangers' bigots could further delay, if not derail entirely, Craig Whyte's £25 million buy-out.

UEFA have told Rangers to expect the penalties because of sectarian songs and chants which the governing body claim were belted out during the Europa League match against PSV in Eindhoven on March 10.

The Ibrox club have until next Thursday to submit their defence - the hearing will be held in Nyon two weeks later - if they are to have any chance of avoiding a FOURTH European sanction.

But a UEFA source, who confirmed Gers had been pulled up again, also said it was unlikely the club could escape punishment.

Rangers only discovered they were in trouble yesterday and when contacted by Record Sport, beleaguered chief executive Martin Bain spoke of his "utter dismay".

But he stressed the Ibrox club would be defending their position "vigorously".

Rangers will try once again to convince UEFA they have done all they can to rid themselves of the bigots but it is almost certain all their fans will be banned from the next three away matches in Europe.

The club were fined £13,000 for discriminatory chanting and £9,000 for an attack on Villarreal's team bus in 2006.

UEFA also demanded they pay £8,280 after a UEFA Cup tie against Osasuna in March 2007 with the Spanish club receiving a £31,000 fine because of poor organisation.

Then, in November 2009, the club were fined £18,000 after a Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni in Romania. Again the home side were also fined (£7,200) for poor organisation.

A UEFA spokesman said last night: "For this kind of behaviour and the number of offences which is repeated the fine could be heavy - as much as 150,000 Swiss francs."

Bain said: "We are utterly dismayed to be informed by UEFA that they are to take disciplinary action. We will defend the club's position vigorously.

"UEFA have made clear in any previous disciplinary hearings that sanctions have been mitigated by the extensive work the club does to tackle sectarianism.

"We are not saying there is not a problem but we are saying that for many years we have made strenuous attempts to address it. We do, however, believe it is absurd to think only Rangers supporters sing offensive or sectarian songs. We are left to conclude there is a disproportionate focus on us.

"It has also become clear there are people who have been determined to undermine our club at any cost and have constantly lobbied for action against Rangers."

Rangers can point to their Euro record this season which will show five trips with no arrests for sectarian or discriminatory behaviour. They will also point out that they've been given a clean bill of health all season from delegates and security officers who have been specifically briefed by UEFA to look out for sectarian singing.

It is also believed they have letters from Greater Manchester Police and the British Vice Consul in Valencia praising behaviour.

The club will also question UEFA over whether or not they act on reports submitted by people other than official delegates and police but stress they won't be attempting to say they aren't tracked around Europe by morons.

This deranged and also dangerous element have refused to believe UEFA were prepared to take more serious action but they are now about to experience that reality.

The man trying to buy Rangers from David Murray will also have been given a reality check. Last week Whyte discovered there was an outstanding tax bill of almost £3m and now he finds the club he wants to own is in big bother with UEFA.

Should Whyte say, "no thanks" the consequences for Rangers could be much more serious than anything UEFA might throw at them.

I take it the takeover will go through then, some timing on that one.

Bain can bitch all he want, if you keep letting scumbags like Spiers in then you get what you ask for.

Ban that cunt.

[Dennis 1,011]

what was that 4/5 weeks ago now? and now they have decided to hammer us.

very good

[Jasper 157]

RANGERS fans are set to be hammered with a three-match Euro ban for singing sectarian songs.

Last night Ibrox chiefs were also bracing themselves for a "heavy" fine which could be as much as £100,000.

And there are now also fears that UEFA's determination to clamp down on Rangers' bigots could further delay, if not derail entirely, Craig Whyte's £25 million buy-out.

UEFA have told Rangers to expect the penalties because of sectarian songs and chants which the governing body claim were belted out during the Europa League match against PSV in Eindhoven on March 10.

The Ibrox club have until next Thursday to submit their defence - the hearing will be held in Nyon two weeks later - if they are to have any chance of avoiding a FOURTH European sanction.

But a UEFA source, who confirmed Gers had been pulled up again, also said it was unlikely the club could escape punishment.

Rangers only discovered they were in trouble yesterday and when contacted by Record Sport, beleaguered chief executive Martin Bain spoke of his "utter dismay".

But he stressed the Ibrox club would be defending their position "vigorously".

Rangers will try once again to convince UEFA they have done all they can to rid themselves of the bigots but it is almost certain all their fans will be banned from the next three away matches in Europe.

The club were fined £13,000 for discriminatory chanting and £9,000 for an attack on Villarreal's team bus in 2006.

UEFA also demanded they pay £8,280 after a UEFA Cup tie against Osasuna in March 2007 with the Spanish club receiving a £31,000 fine because of poor organisation.

Then, in November 2009, the club were fined £18,000 after a Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni in Romania. Again the home side were also fined (£7,200) for poor organisation.

A UEFA spokesman said last night: "For this kind of behaviour and the number of offences which is repeated the fine could be heavy - as much as 150,000 Swiss francs."

Bain said: "We are utterly dismayed to be informed by UEFA that they are to take disciplinary action. We will defend the club's position vigorously.

"UEFA have made clear in any previous disciplinary hearings that sanctions have been mitigated by the extensive work the club does to tackle sectarianism.

"We are not saying there is not a problem but we are saying that for many years we have made strenuous attempts to address it. We do, however, believe it is absurd to think only Rangers supporters sing offensive or sectarian songs. We are left to conclude there is a disproportionate focus on us.

"It has also become clear there are people who have been determined to undermine our club at any cost and have constantly lobbied for action against Rangers."

Rangers can point to their Euro record this season which will show five trips with no arrests for sectarian or discriminatory behaviour. They will also point out that they've been given a clean bill of health all season from delegates and security officers who have been specifically briefed by UEFA to look out for sectarian singing.

It is also believed they have letters from Greater Manchester Police and the British Vice Consul in Valencia praising behaviour.

The club will also question UEFA over whether or not they act on reports submitted by people other than official delegates and police but stress they won't be attempting to say they aren't tracked around Europe by morons.

This deranged and also dangerous element have refused to believe UEFA were prepared to take more serious action but they are now about to experience that reality.

The man trying to buy Rangers from David Murray will also have been given a reality check. Last week Whyte discovered there was an outstanding tax bill of almost £3m and now he finds the club he wants to own is in big bother with UEFA.

Should Whyte say, "no thanks" the consequences for Rangers could be much more serious than anything UEFA might throw at them.

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Noone else worried about this?

Also, whats the purpose of the "no thsnks" bit. Fucking shitty rag

[caseyjones 3,009]

What about Lisbon, Bursa............?

[simon 1,743]

Fuck off.

[Ozblue 4,331]

What about Lisbon, Bursa............?

Get yer tin hat on, guys!

The handwringers will be lobbing the mortars in very soon.

[wearethepeople1 3,897]

Pish

[Clemdog 39,389]

Biggest lot of shite ever.

[Clemdog 39,389]

To be honest, they don't actually say that our away support will get a ban. DR have just made that bit up. UEFA have just said expect a punishment.

[caseyjones 3,009]

Get yer tin hat on, guys!

The handwringers will be lobbing the mortars in very soon.

They're worse than the tarriers, Oz!

[Ozblue 4,331]

They're worse than the tarriers, Oz!

Fuck! they must be bad...I don't personally know any handwringers in the Rangers support,so I'll take your word for it.

[PaulRFC1 115]

"Bain pyoor never defends us man he pure dus nuttin"

What most on here would have you believe.

On yersel Bain.

[Don81 2,841]

Any idea what we're meant to have sung ? Thought we'd started boxing a little cleverer in Europe as we know UEFA are capable of disciplining us...

[caseyjones 3,009]

Fuck! they must be bad...I don't personally know any handwringers in the Rangers support,so I'll take your word for it.

I've yet to meet one of them either, mate, as they only seem keen to spout their shite with the anonimity of the internet behind them.

[.Williamson. 82,492]

Fuck! they must be bad...I don't personally know any handwringers in the Rangers support,so I'll take your word for it.

Do they even exsist outside of forums?

I have never met anybody with their views on the street or in pubs.

[caseyjones 3,009]

"Bain pyoor never defends us man he pure dus nuttin"

What most on here would have you believe.

On yersel Bain.

He's defending the board, not the fans. Make no mistake, he'll hang us out to dry.

[markybear 136]

RANGERS Football Club has been informed that UEFA is to take disciplinary action against the Club following allegations of sectarian singing by supporters during the recent Europa League away game against PSV Eindhoven on Thursday, 10 March.

The Club is to face a disciplinary hearing in Switzerland later this month.

Rangers Chief Executive Martin Bain commented: "We are utterly dismayed to be informed by UEFA that it is to take disciplinary action against the Club. We will defend the Club's position vigorously at the hearing which is scheduled for later this month.

"UEFA has already made clear in previous disciplinary hearings that sanctions against Rangers have been mitigated by the extensive work the Club does to tackle sectarianism. A high ranking UEFA delegation also described our Club as exemplars of best practice in this area and only a few weeks ago the First Minister complimented us on the efforts we make as a Club.

"Our position regarding sectarian and offensive singing has been made clear time and again - we condemn it and those who indulge in it only damage the interests of the Club. We have worked closely with our supporters groups to try to deal with this issue and believe that few other clubs make as big an effort to tackle anti-social behaviour. We are not saying there is not a problem but we are saying that for many years now we have made strenuous attempts to address it.

"We do, however, believe that it is absurd to think that only Rangers supporters sing offensive or sectarian songs. That is patently not the case and we are left to conclude that there is a disproportionate focus on Rangers. It has also become clear there are people who have been determined to undermine our Club at any cost and have constantly lobbied UEFA and other organisations to take action against Rangers."

[Johnny Dangerously 7,562]

Feck - timing is awful. Is this a coincidence?

[donmac 0]

Never too late to start defending yourself but the fact we have allowed these people, and we know who they are, to kick shit out of us for years and get away with it will certainly make it a lot harder to fight our corner now. Why don't the club just come out and name all the "suspects" who constantly attack us and tell them exactly where to go, them and their rags.

[Ozblue 4,331]

Do they even exsist outside of forums?

I have never met anybody with their views on the street or in pubs.

I'm not sure,mate! but from what you and casey tell me, they seem to be people who are afraid to stick their head above the parapet when it comes to the crunch!

Electronic bastions of dignified *principles Loyal.

[markybear 136]

How would a ban work ?

Would that mean disqualification from either euro tourney because u r banned

What would the implications be?

[blueben_d 40]

Speirs is sniggering away like a schoolgirl this morning.

Considering we've only been told not to sing TBB and in Europe we've stuck to that then you have to wonder what's been deemed unsingable and you have to wonder where this report has come from when their man in the stands reported nothing and no arrests were made.

The idea that this would kill off a takeover is laughable wishful thinking from some rhat somewhere.

[blueben_d 40]

How would a ban work ?

Would that mean disqualification from either euro tourney because u r banned

What would the implications be?

The fans would be banned, not the team.

[Clemdog 39,389]

How would a ban work ?

Would that mean disqualification from either euro tourney because u r banned

What would the implications be?

The DR have just decided from a source our away fans will be banned for 3 games.

Rangers will try once again to convince UEFA they have done all they can to rid themselves of the bigots but it is almost certain all their fans will be banned from the next three away matches in Europe.

Probably made up shite from the DR, and we'll get served with a fine and 1 ban?

[Guardian 4,281]

If Rangers were getting done for speeding JT would write

"RANGERS FACE "£2500 FINE AND ROAD BAN" by James Traynor

Rangers were today shocked to learn they could face a High Court trial after being caught speeding. Penalties are expected to be heavy as judges are clamping down on speeding offences.

Court sources say the fine could be as high as £2500 with a 12 month ban from the road.

A few weeks later.

RANGERS ESCAPE SPEEDING BAN by James Traynor

Rangers narrowly escaped a road ban when they accepted a £65 fixed penalty ticket and 3 points on their licence.