Rangers hit with UEFA and SPFL punishments for pyrotechnics
Rangers have been hit with punishments by both UEFA and the SPFL due to fans using pyrotechnics.
UEFA have slapped Rangers with a €20,000 fine and a one-match suspended ban on away ticket sales for European competitions.
The punishment relates to the use of flares by supporters before their match away to Club Brugge in the Champions League play-off.
It means if a similar offence is committed in the next two years, the Ibrox side would be unable to sell tickets for one future away game in Europe
A club statement has also revealed the SPFL have cut Rangers' allocation for their next Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden Park by 500 tickets.
That punishment follows incidents involving pyrotechnics at the national stadium during last season’s competition.
The SPFL are also investigating Rangers for the use of smoke bombs by supporters during their opening Premiership match of the season away to Motherwell.
Rangers have also reminded fans there is an existing suspended ban hanging over the club from last season.
UEFA ordered a suspended closure of the Copland Stand after a banner deemed to be discriminatory was displayed during their match against Fenerbache.
Should a similar offence occur, the governing body has the power to enforce the partial stadium closure.
The club statement read: "While these incidents involved different circumstances and different groups, the risk of reduced ticket allocations and potential stand closures is now very real.
"Additionally, while the fines received do not have the same direct impact on fans, they divert resources from other areas and weaken the club.
"We know that many supporters are frustrated as a result of this and we have received requests to take action against the fans responsible.
"We are reviewing our next steps internally and will discuss with fan groups, including the Fan Advisory Board, to ensure a fair and responsible outcome.
"Ultimately, we all want the same thing, a strong Rangers, backed by a support that lifts the team and reflects the very best of who we are and what we stand for."
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