Rangers have vowed to argue a strong case after being charged with the improper conduct of their supporters over the disturbances during the Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni.
The matter will be dealt with by UEFA's control and disciplinary body on Thursday.
Television pictures from Wednesday night's 1-1 Group G draw in Bucharest showed a number of Rangers fans clashing with Romanian police in the stands, while one supporter was seen to rip out a seat.
Responding to the charge, the club's chief executive Martin Bain said: "We have been informed by UEFA that disciplinary proceedings have been instigated in relation to the throwing of missiles and crowd disturbances.
"As already stated, I am not for a moment condoning the action of some supporters to the unfolding of events within the stadium.
"But, as a club, the preparations which were agreed and insisted upon in advance were not adhered to and this in turn we feel jeopardised the safety of our supporters."
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Pt 2 and 3 ...superb
Rangers, once again Scotland's shame.
How many times are UEFA gonna let them away with this. Third time in three years!! Just goes to show them up for the riotous and violent scum they really are.
I think they are gonna be banned from Europe this time...Wait a minute, they probably won't qualify for Europe next year anyway!
Maybe the'll get Donald Findlay to do it pro bono. He could maybe raise some extra funds by giving them a wee song or two
Do they qualify for legal aid?
ahh to FIGHT charge are rangers not sick of fighting just now ?
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