Sunday felt like a step backwards. To be fair, the noise and the tifos can lift a stadium, but when a group runs the full length of the pitch to confront away fans and leave a trail of fines and damage, it stops being support and starts being a threat. I'm sickened, and a lot of ordinary supporters feel like I do — this can't be allowed to become the norm.
Why this feels different
There’s a difference between atmosphere and chaos. Tifos, songs and banners are part of being a Rangers fan. But when faces are covered, pyros are used and people charge across the turf, you create danger for families and stewards. You also give opponents and authorities reasons to punish the club financially. To me, that contradicts everything being a supporter should be about.
Cost, risk and reputation
We talk about identity, pride and standing up for the badge. But who pays when things go wrong? Fines hurt the club and shift resources away from football and the fans. Worse is the safety issue — pyros and crowd disorder risk real injury. If ordinary supporters feel unsafe bringing kids along, something has gone very wrong. That’s not an exaggeration; it’s a simple reality.
What fans and the club should do
It’s time real fans made their voices heard. Ask the club for clearer action, insist on proper stewarding and demand that those who cross the line are banned from attending. Supporters’ groups have a role too — we can’t let a minority define the club. I’m not calling for hysteria, just a firm stance so families can come back without worry. If we care about Rangers, we should care about how the club is represented — and that means putting safety and common sense first.
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