RANGERS FC acknowledges the SPFL sanction imposed on the club today following the use of pyrotechnics at the away match against Kilmarnock last month.
As a result, a previously suspended reduction of 50 tickets will now be applied for our visit to Hibernian on 2 February. In addition, the SPFL has imposed a further suspended sanction, which would see a reduction of 100 tickets at a future away league match should there be any further use of pyrotechnics by Rangers supporters at an away fixture before the end of the season.
The reduction in allocation means that fewer tickets are available for this fixture for Rangers fans. In administering that reduction, we will apply the same principles used previously: accountability and fairness. Further detail on how this will be applied will be discussed with the Fan Advisory Board and those involved.
The position on pyrotechnics is clear. Beyond the obvious safety risks they pose to supporters, incidents of this nature are now leading to increasingly firm action from football authorities, with sanctions being applied across more than one competition. Rangers is one of several SPFL clubs to have been sanctioned today as a result of recent pyrotechnic use.
In addition, Rangers remains subject to a suspended one-match ban on away ticket sales in European competition, which would be triggered if a similar incident occurs within the next two years in UEFA competitions.
In simple terms, to avoid further, escalating sanctions, the use of pyrotechnics at our games must stop.
As the season enters a crucial stage, the backing of our supporters away from home will be more important than ever. Having as many Rangers fans as possible there to support the team can make a real difference, and we want that support to be vocal, united and safe for everyone.