ian1964 10,411 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 RANGERS believe that a campaign to get them kicked out of Europe is being waged in SCOTLAND. Ibrox bosses insist they are stunned by UEFA's threat to ban Gers fans from away games and fine them. That threat follows a UEFA probe into sectarian singing at Gers' Europa League clash with PSV in Eindhoven last month. Ibrox chiefs claim the UEFA delegate at that game PRAISED Gers fans in his report. They believe the potential punishment has come as a result of an internet campaign designed to put the boot into the club. SunSport understands that UEFA delegate Geir Thorsteinsson's dossier was NOT overly scathing of Gers' fans behaviour although he did highlight 'anti-IRA chants'. Gers, who have been fined and warned three times by UEFA since 2006 over sectarian songs and offensive behaviour by fans, do not believe that is enough to land them in hot water again. UEFA beaks confirmed the SPL champs will face disciplinary action - and they are bracing themselves for a three-match fan ban AND a �£100,000 fine. A senior Ibrox source told SunSport last night: "Rangers believe there is a campaign to undermine them. "If you look right across Europe there are similar incidents with a whole host of clubs. "There are issues with Serbs, Croats and look at the problems with crowd violence in Russia right now. "Yet UEFA, once again, are putting the focus and the spotlight on to Rangers again. "We believe this is a campaign UEFA have reacted to." Ibrox chief executive Martin Bain was informed on Monday of the investigation and last night a UEFA spokesman said: "There is a disciplinary case open against Rangers. It will be discussed on April 28 by the control and disciplinary committee." Bain is now praying Gers don't suffer a setback in their fight against sectarianism. He said: "As a club we have been saying to the minority for sometime now they are going to ruin it for everyone. "We would have liked them to go away, but they haven't. "Now there is a possibility sanctions could be imposed. "I am not going to defend anyone who is singing sectarian songs, absolutely not. "What I am going to defend, very vigorously, is what the club has done in trying to eradicate the problem. UEFA have commended us, they know the hard work we've been doing and continue to do. Quantcast "We have done more than any club in Europe to eradicate the problem of sectarianism." Bain admits the threat of a three-match ban on fans travelling abroad could have a major impact on gaffer-in-waiting Ally McCoist. Bain confessed: "This is something nobody here wanted to see happen. "Our fans have come a long way and they have been praised and commended this season. "We work harder than any other club in Europe and we have made tremendous strides in tackling and addressing the issue of sectarianism. "We believe it is absurd to think only Rangers fans sing offensive or sectarian songs. The vast majority of Rangers fans deserve to see their team play in Europe. "It will be disappointing for Ally and the players if supporters are not there next season." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3515831/Theyre-out-to-get-us.html#ixzz1IvMbjOZ9 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 297 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 There is one simple solution here... We need to stop singing TBB and the Famine Song... Why can't people see this? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,411 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 There is one simple solution here...We need to stop singing TBB and the Famine Song... Why can't people see this? Were these songs sung in Eindhoven??,is this what UEFA are saying was sung in Eindhoven?? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carmylebear Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 One question, do you honestly believe that all we have to do is stop singing the songs you mention and all this hate shown towards our club will dissappear. Think you are living in a different world. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 297 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 No but it is a start 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 One question, do you honestly believe that all we have to do is stop singing the songs you mention and all this hate shown towards our club will dissappear. Think you are living in a different world. Of course not, but it's not doing you any good when you give your enemies some very large sticks to beat you with.The sheer stupidity of that often leaves me completely baffled. If our fans can't be bothered or don't have the street smarts to change a few words then we pretty much deserve all we get. It's not rocket science. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisabeer 409 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 it would be a start 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carmylebear Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Yes of course it would be a start and I also think that is part of the problem. TBB and the FTP add ons all but dissappeared after UEFA banned the song. Rangers fans were doing an excellent job in self policing but IMO what happened was that our enemies just kept picking on us anyway and many supporters got to the stage where they simply had enough of being the big bad boys. The club did not seem to be making a stance and they simply retaliated in the only way they knew how. Not saying it was right, just expressing my opinion. What my post was aimed at saying was stopping singing these songs will not just make everything go away. We need to be treated and seen to be treated in the same way as supporters of other clubs are, its called an even playing field, and I think this is what is angering most supporters most not the fact the a couple of songs have been banned. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineflyer 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 No but it is a start Yes but where does your start end? You really think if you draw your line further back that they'll stop attacking you. When exactly did we all lose our balls? TBB is an meaningless anachronism, the Famine Song is a piss-take. Why is everyone running for cover all of a sudden? If you don't want to sing the song then don't sing it but stand up for yourselves ffs. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 297 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 The thing is I am standing up for myself mate, I am all for a good sing song but when it is harming our club I want every fan to stop singing it so we can avoid further punishment. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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