James de Bear
May 24 2006, 03:53 PM
RANGERS Football Club is disappointed by the decision announced earlier today by UEFA's Appeals Body not to uphold the original verdict of the Control and Disciplinary Body on April 12.
The Appeals Body has concluded that Rangers fans were guilty of discriminatory chanting at both legs of the Champions League matches against Villarreal and the club has been fined CHF 30,000 (£13,000) in addition to a share of legal fees with UEFA.
The club and its legal advisors put forward a strong case highlighting the important initiatives Rangers is taking to tackle sectarianism, racism and other forms of inappropriate behaviour which were complimented by the Chairman of the Appeals Body Michel Wuilleret.
This decision by UEFA should be seen as a strong warning to the minority of supporters whose inappropriate behaviour brings the Club into serious disrepute. The controlling authorities in football will be monitoring closely any future misconduct by supporters in relation to sectarian and discriminatory behaviour.
Rangers Football Club does not intend to take this appeal any further.
The Appeals Body has concluded that Rangers fans were guilty of discriminatory chanting at both legs of the Champions League matches against Villarreal and the club has been fined CHF 30,000 (£13,000) in addition to a share of legal fees with UEFA.
The club and its legal advisors put forward a strong case highlighting the important initiatives Rangers is taking to tackle sectarianism, racism and other forms of inappropriate behaviour which were complimented by the Chairman of the Appeals Body Michel Wuilleret.
This decision by UEFA should be seen as a strong warning to the minority of supporters whose inappropriate behaviour brings the Club into serious disrepute. The controlling authorities in football will be monitoring closely any future misconduct by supporters in relation to sectarian and discriminatory behaviour.
Rangers Football Club does not intend to take this appeal any further.