Rangers facing more sectarian charges from EUFA

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Rangers are facing fresh allegations of sectarian singing against their fans and fear being forced into playing games behind closed doors next season.
The Scottish champions were already facing allegations of sectarian singing at the away leg of their Europa League match with PSV Eindhoven.
They are now facing similar charges following the home leg of the tie.
But Rangers have vowed to fight the charges and believe there is a concerted campaign against them.
They were facing a heavy fine and a two-match ban on their travelling fans following the initial allegations.
And a similar penalty could be imposed for their home matches should they be found guilty of the latest charge.

Rangers chief executive Martin Bain said he would launch a vigorous defence when both charges are heard by Uefa on 28 April.
"We have been informed tonight that we are now to be punished for alleged sectarian singing at Ibrox during the Europa League home game against PSV Eindhoven in addition to sanctions for alleged singing at the away match," he told Rangers' website.
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We could not have done more to eradicate sectarian behaviour
Martin Bain Rangers chief executive
"We are absolutely astounded by this latest development and will defend our club's position very, very vigorously.
"We are still in the process of preparing our submission on the away game and to be confronted with this now seems chaotic to say the least.
"We have never said that sectarian singing is not a problem, but this now has all the hallmarks of a deliberate and targeted campaign against the club.
"What else are we expected to believe when Uefa officials give us favourable reports at our matches only to indict us later on the evidence of an outside unaccountable body?
"We could not have done more to eradicate sectarian behaviour.
"We will be seeking urgent meetings with Uefa at the highest level to address these issues.
"It would appear that yet again Uefa have acted on a report from the FARE organisation when their own match delegate, this time from the north of Ireland, gave us a very favourable report."

FARE claims to represent a network of organisations from 37 countries that aim to tackle discrimination and racism in football.
The Glasgow were fined £8,280 by European football's governing body for their fans' behaviour during a match against Osasuna in May 2007.

Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan, who was involved in a recent summit with the Rangers, Celtic, the Scottish Government and Strathclyde Police officials in a bid to fight sectarianism, was dismayed by the latest news.
"It is very sad for Scottish football that a decision like this has been made," he said, pointing out that Rangers have the right to appeal.
"Clearly there are commercial implications for the club and nobody likes to see matches played behind closed doors.
"I suppose - having attended the Uefa Congress in Paris a few weeks ago, where Michel Platini made it very clear that Uefa's stance on racism and on sectarianism was going to involve a zero-tolerance approach - that they are carrying out their intention.
Rangers sectarian and racist supporters EUFA investigation
"I know Martin Bain and the team at Rangers will be putting forward their case that they are doing all they can to try and stamp out their behaviour, but clearly the fans have let them down on the night." Aye and every night.
Coincidentally, Rangers supporters' groups were meeting police and the procurator fiscal on Thursday ahead of the next Old Firm derby, where a specialist team of officers will be deployed in a bid to tackle sectarianism.
Incredibly
The Rangers fans were looking to clarify what words and songs would be deemed unacceptable by the authorities.

What a difference a name makes.
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Celtic fans 'Europe's best'
Celtic fans at the Uefa Cup final in Seville

Celtic fans created a great atmosphere in Seville
Celtic's fans have been named the best in Europe by Uefa.

The Scottish outfit's supporters received the 2003 Uefa Fair Play Award on Wednesday for their behaviour during the club's run to the Uefa Cup final last season.

European football's governing body paid tribute to the 80,000 fans that had travelled to Seville to help create a fiesta atmosphere in the Spanish city.

Celtic Supporters Association general secretary Eddie Toner said: "The Fair Play Award is a fantastic tribute to the Celtic supporters who represented the club in Europe so magnificently last season.

"Celtic supporters have travelled in large numbers throughout Europe over many years and they have rightly earned an excellent reputation during this time.

Celtic's Uefa Cup challenge will be remembered and treasured for years to come
Celtic chairman Brian Quinn
"The Fair Play Award is further recognition of the Celtic supporters' high standing in Europe and an honour which is well deserved."

Celtic chairman Brian Quinn added: "The backing the team received from supporters throughout our entire Uefa Cup run both home and away was overwhelming and the supporters' behaviour was a credit to the club.

"Despite the disappointment in Seville, Celtic's Uefa Cup challenge and the crucial role which the supporters played in this effort will be remembered and treasured for years to come."

Rivalry spurs on Celtic

Celtic season ticket holders John Byrne and John Gallagher accepted the award at the annual Uefa Football Gala in Monte Carlo.

Uefa also confirmed that it is to present a special plaque to the club's fans at Celtic Park before a match in September.
Celtic lose in the EUFA final fans get EUFA award
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Rangers fans Martin Bain thinks are poor wee victims
This is them in Manchester after losing.
Scotlands shame, Disgrace to humanity.
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Manchester police chiefs left 'sickened and disappointed' by rioting Rangers fans

Assistant Chief Constable Justine Curran of Greater Manchester Police said: "A minority of thugs have overshadowed what should have been a great occasion."

She added: "I've watched them commit damage, assault my officers and I'm really sickened and disappointed.

PM Gordon Brown branded the scenes a "disgrace" and revealed his fears the trouble might scupper the FA's £15million bid to bring the World Cup to England in 2018.
The sickening toll of police wounds also included a dislocated shoulder, cracked ribs, stitches to the ear and a broken finger.

One officer lost a tooth after being headbutted and another was rushed to hospital for surgery.

Ambulance crews dealing with 56 assaults across Manchester also came under attack. Meanwhile cars and shops were trashed and drunken fans urinated in the streets.

UEFA PRAISED Manchester's staging of the prestigious final. A spokesman said: "I can't believe any city would have done better."
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond demanded a probe. A spokesman said yesterday: "These images are utterly unacceptable."

But wait for it, Once again Martin Bain about to excuse it all
Rangers chief executive Martin Bain called the violence "dreadful".
But Martin Bain then said the scenes were caused by fans "that don't normally attach themselves to our support".
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