Rangers condemn ‘unacceptable’ banner and throwing of bottle

Rangers have condemned supporters for displaying an “unacceptable” banner that depicts former manager Graeme Souness holding a gun during Saturday’s Scottish Premiership game against city rivals Celtic.

Before Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Ibrox, the tifo display was visible as the players exited the tunnel.

A supporter’s actions were also condemned by Rangers as being inappropriate during the Old Firm derby.

After reaching a settlement over ticket allocation issues, it was the first time Celtic fans could watch an Old Firm game at Ibrox since January 2023.

A Rangers spokesman said, “Rangers Football Club condemns the actions of the person who threw a bottle during today’s game.”

“Our stadium should not tolerate this behavior,” he declared. Once their identity is confirmed, the club will take the strongest course of action against the person responsible. Steps have already been taken to identify them.

We also acknowledge that the tifo displayed prior to kick-off was unacceptable. Our approach to supporting displays has always been based on trust and group responsibility for using fair judgment.

We will examine how these displays are run and speak with supporters’ groups to ensure that the right balance between trust, responsibility, and oversight is maintained going forward.

We all have a duty to maintain the standards and reputation of our club, and Rangers is proud of its devoted fan base.

We are aware of the banner, and inquiries are ongoing, according to a Police Scotland spokesman.