Naismith condemns Bucharest trouble

Sat, 07 Nov 13:30:21 2009

Steven Naismith condemned the crowd trouble which marred Rangers' Champions League game against Unirea Urziceni.

And the young forward claimed the actions of a minority of supporters detracted from the performance of the team as they earned a 1-1 draw against the Romanian champions on Wednesday night.

"It was disappointing to see what went on the other night and everybody at the club definitely does not condone it."

The club were charged with the improper conduct of their supporters following the disturbances in Bucharest and the matter will be dealt with by UEFA's control and disciplinary body on Thursday.

Rangers chief executive Martin Bain claims the trouble was triggered by poor organisation at the Steaua Stadium and over-zealous policing and has vowed to argue a strong case.

Bains' explanation for the crowd trouble was also backed by Superintendent Mike Dean of Strathclyde Police, who was helping to co-ordinate security at the ground.

However, if UEFA do decide to impose sanctions, the Scottish champions could face a fine or even be forced to play behind closed doors - a scenario Naismith would be completely unfamiliar with.

Naismith added: "I've never played in a game in a big stadium behind closed doors in such a big competition. I wouldn't know what it's like to be honest.

"It's not nice to see and I think everybody associated with the club is disappointed with what went on. It maybe took a wee bit away from the performance."

 

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  1. azswad you are a disgrace to humanity..wheres yir­ bowler hat pals tday?

    From zzgus f, on Sat 7 Nov 1:18AM

  2. tut tut aztec

    From the azzurri, on Fri 6 Nov 7:06PM

  3. inverkenny suc.k ma @#$% ya invernesian co.cksu.cker

    From aztectrooper35, on Fri 6 Nov 7:00PM

  4. it's time this club was dealt with, how often can­ you keep saying "it's a minority", no­ doubt the next time and the time after that it will be­ the same "minority", they spout bile, even­ their own players are now speaking out against them,­ that's pretty low, but then this is the club that­ never signed a Catholic for a hundred years so they can­ hardly take the morale high ground, i hope UEFA throw­ the book at them, but i fear not.

    From inverkenny, on Fri 6 Nov 6:32PM

  5. yes finally someone at the club saying it as it is !!!!­ not that the arrogant and bigotted core will pay any­ attention as they lack the brains to see what they do­ is wrong !! and before some say it is a minority that­ causes the trouble ..there are plenty enough that join­ in once the morons kick it off... as in spain ,­ manchester etc
    I am a rangers fan but stopped going­ almost 10 years ago as there is no chance of the fans­ being dragged into the 21st century ... and I will not­ put my son thru the bile that goes on at games ..... so­ grow up and act like Adults or u actions will cause the­ club more finicial problems that will see them fall so­ far behind celtic that the days in the early 80's­ will seem like good times .

    From bobbuilder, on Fri 6 Nov 5:57PM

  6. Finally, someone not making excuses for the idiots who­ give good Rangers fans a bad name.

    From Geester, on Fri 6 Nov 5:28PM

  7. Agreed, we do not need the distraction and trouble of­ any kind.

    From css, on Fri 6 Nov 5:00PM
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    WATP

    From aztectrooper35, on Fri 6 Nov 4:57PM

  9. Well said Steven

    From Stuart, on Fri 6 Nov 4:52PM

  10. well said young naismith

    From the azzurri, on Fri 6 Nov 4:48PM

  11. rangers fans = scotlands shame. even your own player is­ condeming you's haha.

    From homer j simpson, on Fri 6 Nov 4:31PM
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