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Scottish Cup final 2016: Hibernian & Rangers to face SFA hearings 1 hour ago From the sectionFootball Share this page Police Police formed an armed guard after supporters invaded the pitch Hibernian and Rangers have been issued with notices of complaint by the Scottish FA's compliance officer in relation to the Scottish Cup final. A pitch invasion took place after Hibs beat Rangers 3-2 on 21 May. The clubs are alleged to have breached disciplinary rule 311, which states "damage was sustained to Hampden... as a consequence of misbehaviour by supporters". They have until 6 September to respond to the notices of complaint. Principal hearing dates have been set for Hibs on 4 October and Rangers on 5 October. The compliance officer looked at the cup final incidents after the publication of Sheriff Principal Edward Bowen's independent report into the day's events. The SFA requested that report following the pitch invasion which occurred after the match. The report, published earlier this month, concluded that the Scottish government should consider making it a criminal offence to run on to a football pitch. Fans entered the pitch at Hampden after Hibernian won their first Scottish Cup in 114 years. Thousands of Hibs fans jumped the barriers at the final whistle and a number of Rangers fans also came on to the pitch. The pitch invasion delayed the presentation of the trophy and there was no lap of honour by Hibs players. Rangers players were not able to pick up their cup final medals. Alleged rule breach in relation to Hibernian In that at the above match you failed to adhere to the Cup Competition Rules, specifically Rule 28 of the Rules of The Scottish Cup. That at the above match damage was sustained to Hampden Stadium, being the stadium where the Scottish Cup Final was played, as a consequence of misbehaviour by supporters of your Club. That the misbehaviour by your supporters occurred at the conclusion of the above match, whereby a number of your supporters carried out an incursion onto the pitch, and thereafter remained upon the pitch until cleared by Police Scotland and Stewards. That in the course of this misbehaviour by your supporters damage was sustained to the stadium, as follows:(i) To the surface of the pitch, portions of which were removed; and/or(ii) To a set of goal posts which were broken and had netting removed; and/or(iii) To parts of the LED advertising system situated at the perimeter of the pitch, in the vicinity of both the East Stand, and/or the North Stand; and/or(iv) To advertising hoardings situated at the perimeter of the pitch, in the vicinity of the East Stand. Alleged rule breach in relation to Rangers In that at the above match you failed to adhere to the Cup Competition Rules, specifically Rule 28 of the Rules of The Scottish Cup. That at the above match damage was sustained to Hampden Stadium, being the stadium where the Scottish Cup Final was played, as a consequence of misbehaviour by supporters of your Club. That the misbehaviour by your supporters occurred at the conclusion of the above match whereby, following on from a pitch incursion by supporters of Hibernian FC, a number of your supporters also carried out an incursion onto the pitch. That thereafter supporters of your Club who had engaged in the pitch incursion remained upon the pitch until cleared by Police Scotland and Stewards. That in the course of this misbehaviour by your supporters damage was sustained to the stadium, as follows:(i) To parts of the LED advertising system situated at the perimeter of the pitch, in the vicinity of the North Stand, and /or the West Stand; and/or(ii) To advertising hoardings situated at the perimeter of the pitch, in the vicinity of the West Stand.

We can say the same about our fans who just will not be told, they don't care what damage they do.

It was a "wee" joke after the Lescott affair.

See post 2203.

If it's too expensive don't pay it, simples. It will be the same for them at Ibrox.

Has the team selection been announced yet?

Plenty Rangers fans will still buy this rag, that is our main problem as a support.

Awaiting family clearance.

Mr Ashley owns 55% of the company after floating it on the stock market in 2007 By Mark Kleinman, City Editor A powerful City group whose members manage assets worth a staggering £14 trillion‎ will on Thursday take the unprecedented step of publicly criticising corporate governance and working practices at Sports Direct International. Sky News has learnt that the Investor Forum, which was set up in 2013 following a review instigated by Sir Vince Cable, will make its first-ever statement following protracted efforts to engage with the high street chain's independent directors. The Investor Forum's intervention will signal a ‎major escalation of hostilities between the City and the company led by controversial tycoon Mike Ashley. Sources said the ‎Forum would express bitter disappointment that Sports Direct had failed to act on repeated warnings about investors' concerns, and would urge shareholders to consider carefully whether to support a board which had failed to deliver meaningful reform. Sports Direct is due to hold its annual general meeting on September 7, with many City institutions ‎saying they will oppose the re-election of several board members. Legal & General Investment Management, the single-biggest investor‎ in blue-chip UK companies, has voted against the company's chairman, Keith Hellawell, for the last two years, with a larger revolt next month now inevitable. The intensifying row ‎follows months of damaging revelations about Sports Direct, including the disclosure that it was effectively paying many workers below the minimum wage, with MPs who investigated the company accusing it of being run like a "Victorian workhouse". Sports Direct said last week‎ that RPC, a law firm, would conclude a report on working practices at the company ahead of the AGM. Its claim that the project was independent was greeted sceptically by investors because RPC undertakes other work for the retailer. Shareholders will vote on a resolution tabled by a group of trade union‎s demanding an audit of Sports Direct's "human capital management", which many City investors are likely to support. Mr Ashley, who owns 55% of the company after floating it on the stock market in 2007, has also faced intense criticism over key business relationships Sports Direct with his relatives and friends. The Financial Times reported on Monday that a company owned by Mr Ashley's brother is involved in distributing products sold by Sports Direct, while his daughter's boyfriend has been put in charge of its vast property portfolio. "The City has had enough of the way this company is run," one‎ institutional investor said on Wednesday. "The Forum's decision to speak out has not been taken lightly, and ‎is hugely significant." The Investor Forum's board members include the chairman of Marks & Spencer and representatives of institutions including The Wellcome Trust‎ and Capital Group, which employs the husband of Theresa May, the Prime Minister. Th‎e group is said to have engaged with approximately ten major companies since it was established but it has never been motivated to make a public statement until now. Mr Ashley cut an occasionally contrite figure when he appeared before MPs in June, but City investors are furious that he has done so little to overhaul the running of the company despite the fact that its shares have fallen by 59% over the last year. Sports Direct now has a market value of just £1.82bn. Under new rules, companies with controlling shareholders must win the support of a majority of independent investors in order for resolutions to be approved. However, even if Sports Direct did see non-executive directors opposed by minority shareholders, the company could hold another meeting three months later at which Mr Ashley could vote his shares in favour of their re-election. The company announced late on Wednesday that it was inviting members of the public to its Shirebrook headquarters on the day of its AGM in order to "enable the board to engage with as many people as possible in an open discussion about the business". A Sport‎s Direct spokesman could not be reached for comment, while the Investor Forum declined to comment.

Kilmarnock 0 - 2 Rangers FGS Tavernier

Wee reminder you have until 5pm this Thursday to get applications in.

Ok, get your piont. So it will be ok in all Spanish games. I was at the Alaves v Liverpool cup final in 2001, there were hundreds of those banners on show.

That's just a picture from Google. But if you watch any of their teams in Europe you will see the banner which I think says "prisoners back to the homeland". Should also add that the basque flag appears at every game with no problems.

I understand the Scottish Government legislation OBAF. But why for example when a Basque club play the banner below is shown but no action taken? If no slogans are used is it ok to fly Palestinian flag?

Why is the Palestinian flag banned as its seen as political but not the Israeli flag ? Both were on display by fans at Parkhead.

You've lost me:confused: is it not still Broomloan Road right up to PRW?

Me too, I expected,people out collecting around the stadium. I walk from PRW down Broomloan Road into main stand.

Going to be a good day weather wise, if you've never done this tour get on the phone. You will not be disappointed.

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I arrived early today, in my seat by 2pm. Did not see any evidence of this collection taking place.

Too well dressed for a player.

Garner has signed a 3 year deal.

Sky Sports reporting that both Garner and Lescott are having medical as this morning.

Aston Villa will cover part of Joleon Lescott's wages for the final year of his contract in order to shift him out of the club, with the defender close to joining Rangers. Villa are desperate to offload Lescott, who has a year left on his contract, and have been clear that he can leave Villa Park without a fee. The centre-back is travelling to Glasgow and will undergo a medical with Mark Warburton's Rangers tomorrow, ahead of linking up with the Scottish giants. For the move to take place, Villa are having to subsidise Lescott's pay packet at Rangers, paying part of his wages over the final year of his contract. Asked about whether Villa are receiving a fee for Lescott, owner Dr Tony Xia replied on Twitter: "No. Sorry for that."

See game prediction thread.