Rangers chief executive Martin Bain has condemned the "unacceptable" behaviour of some of the Glasgow club's travelling fans during the Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest.
However, Bain was also critical of the Romanian police tactics and poor organisation at the Steaua Stadium.
"Obviously the behaviour of some of the fans inside the stadium was unacceptable and no-one likes to see that," Bain said on Rangers' official website.
"However, what was equally unacceptable was the fact that Rangers came to this stadium with representatives from UEFA and Unirea a number of weeks ago and arranged for the four turnstiles to be open to give access to our supporters.
"When they arrived this evening there were only two turnstiles open which caused difficulty gaining access and fans then to be sprayed with CS gas is totally unacceptable.
"I will now make representation to UEFA in their behalf."
There was unrest as Rangers fans attempted to enter the stadium before kick-off, while reports suggested some away supporters ripped up seats during the match.
Trouble at the match was described as a "minor incident" by Andy Kerr, president of the Rangers Supporters Assembly.
Kerr told Sky Sports News: "There was a bit of pressure at the front. Spray was used, which was used before the start of the match, and I think people reacted to that.
"I wouldn't say the Rangers fans did anything wrong. The organisation was very poor."
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Scotlands shame at it again, why is it every where they go,need to ban them altogether.
Thats no way for representatives of Llyods TSB to behave. I mean what would the big boy Harold, is it? From the Halifax say?
Point 2! Fair shout Sean. they never take responsability for their own actions. This happens consitantly all over Europe and now their own non-white players. I reckon it's a left over superiority complex, from the days of a long broken and forgotten empire.
or it will be those rogue chelsea supporters fae larkhall again. LMAO. however the serious side to this is our great country will bear the brunt of this. in other non football peoples eyes it will be drunken scots on the rampage.
Just like the Edu racism debacle Rangers will whittle this down to one fan and he will be Romanian wearing a Rangers top
Blaming organisation again? Ive been on the back hand of some poor organisation but I dont have it in me to urinate on the streets, spitting on passing people, while passing out drunk after stabbing rival fans, vandelising parked cars and attacking police officers. When will Rangers look at themselves? If its a minority start banning them for life rather then letting the cities you visit being left with the damage. Scum.
Always someone elses fault. The 'small minority' are never to blame.
Waken up to reality
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