Rangers chief executive Martin Bain will tell UEFA that poor organisation and over-zealous policing contributed to the trouble at Wednesday night's Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni.
UEFA may choose to examine how there came to be unrest as Rangers fans attempted to enter the stadium before kick-off. Reports have suggested some away supporters ripped up seats during the match, while there were scenes of Rangers fans clashing with police.
Bain said on Rangers' official website: "Obviously the behaviour of some of the fans inside the stadium was unacceptable and no-one likes to see that. 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."
He added: "When they arrived this evening there were only two turnstiles open which caused difficulty gaining access and (for) fans then to be sprayed with CS gas is totally unacceptable.
"I will now make representation to UEFA in their behalf."
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.
"(Before the match) they had two cordons of barriers to let people through. They used the spray there on more than one occasion and people were quite distressed by that."
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#6 Anthony,
You realise that you will be head-hunted by Shell, BP, Texaco and various other conglomerates, as you are the sole person (thus far), that has knowledge of black gold (oil) in Afghanistan. Good to know that you will observe the minutes silence, however, I suspect that most of your fellow travellers will be of the opinion that poppies should be put to another use.
Im scottish buddy, a celtic fan, proud of my scots roots, so if you dont mind.
i have family in the heart of he war within afganistan and will support the troops against that clown whom sent them there, the troops are there for no fathemable reason other than the black gold, now back to the point in hand rangers should be fined and given some serious punishment as you know as well as i do that this is far from their first offence andits becoming a regular thin when they get out and about.
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PT5 YOU MIGHT BE ONE OF VERY FEW WHO WILL BE ABLE TO KEEP QUIET COME SUNDAY AFTER ALL IT WAS YOUR ILK WHO HELPED THE NAZIS DURING WW2(IRISH REPUBLICNS)EVEN OLD LORD HAW HAW WAS IRISH,OH BY THE WAY FORMER DEFENCE SECRETERY REID SITS ON YOUR BOARD THE SAME MAN WHO SENT OUR TROOPS INTO AFGHANISTAN .
Point 2 whats sunday got to do with rangers fans inappropriate behaviour, yes rememberance sunday is a big issue, but i will be silent for the 1 minute, as i am not a bigot, though i will probably see and hear those who dont support our troops, both past and present being disrespective towards them, that does not excuse your so called fans behaviour, they are a disgrace to scottish football. infact football in general,
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magk07 -get the blue blinkers off son, whenever Rangers do anything wrong ... it's always about someone else "oh celtic this, celtic that... " start looking at your own problems first, and let everyone else deal with theirs!
Pt 1 - ONCE YOUR SCUMMY FANS MANAGE TO STAY SILENT FOR 1 MIN ON SUNDAY, THEN YOU CAN COME ON AND MAKE A COMMENT ABOUT OUR FANS.
RANGERS fans as per usual cant control themselves after a defeat, this is beyond a joke now something needs to be done!! i know you gers fans are going to say they are "not real fans" but if they aren't then where were you all.?
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