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Cops launch probe into sectarian flyer advertising march to Old Firm game at Ibrox on Sunday by self-styled Rangers ultras Union Bears

Cops are urging fans to boycott the march to avoid any trouble before the game

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By Rebecca Gray
8th March 2018, 7:23 pm
 

A SECTARIAN flyer for a march organised by self-styled Rangers ultras has triggered a cop probe just days before the Old Firm match.

Controversial supporters’ group the Union Bears sparked fury by advertising the march to Ibrox for the “match against the ******s”.

The flyer has been labelled sectarian

The flyer has been labelled sectarian
 

The poster for the event – posted on Facebook and Twitter – appears to show a Celtic fan on the ground being kicked.

Top footie cop Superintendent Alan Murray revealed police were probing the twisted promo – and urged people to boycott the march.

Supt Murray told the Scottish Sun: “We are aware of a planned fans’ march on Sunday and would urge supporters not to join in.

“Large groups of fans moving together can cause problems and I am asking fans to make their way to the ground as normal.

The march will begin at the Louden Tavern

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The march will begin at the Louden Tavern

“We are aware of the content of the advert connected to the march, which permission has not been granted for.

“A criminal investigation has been launched into the wording and logo of the advert.”

The Union Bears want fellow supporters to march in a procession from Kinning Park to Ibrox on Sunday morning ahead of Rangers’ clash with Celtic on Sunday.

An advert, posted on social media by the group, stated: “The Union Bears have organised a fans march to Ibrox before Sunday’s game against the ******s.

The march is scheduled to end at Ibrox ahead of the Old Firm clash

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The march is scheduled to end at Ibrox ahead of the Old Firm clash

“The march will leave the Kinning Park Louden Tavern at 10.45am.

“Wearing dark coloured clothing is encouraged.

“Please pass this on to fellow Rangers supporters.”

Supt Murray said his officers will “respond appropriately” if a large group of fans decide to take part.

Dave Scott, of anti-bigotry group Nil By Mouth, said: “The last thing an Old Firm fixture needs is a march like this.

“We don’t need this kind of ignorant and sectarian behaviour on Old Firm day.

“I hope the police will take action against it.”

Supt Murray added: “Anyone intent in causing disorder, indulging in anti-social behaviour or hate crime can expect to be arrested by police. So, don’t risk missing the match.

“We want the focus to be on the football and I am urging the thousands of supporters attending this match, which is important for both teams, to behave responsibly.
“We have planned extensively with the safety of the public being our priority.”

 

 
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6 minutes ago, the gunslinger said:

Thats got to be made up. No one could be so stupid

I was thinking that too.  I really hope this is something to be filed under fake news.

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Is calling something what it is totally unacceptable nowadays?  What was Paddy McCourt's Unrepentant ****** Army's other word again?

 

Sensitivity has enveloped British society.  

 

We're football fans.  Not old grannys at a knitting contest.

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Is calling something what it is totally unacceptable nowadays?  What was Paddy McCourt's Unrepentant ****** Army's other word again?
 
Sensitivity has enveloped British society.  
 
We're football fans.  Not old grannys at a knitting contest.
What ablut granny's who are football fans?
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