BEARGER 1,830 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2494599/rangers-union-bears-banner-ban-celtic/amp/?__twitter_impression=true fans group Union Bears hit out after banner ban ahead of Sunday’s clash with Celtic The group were planning a large display for the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden but have now urged supporters to take banners and flags instead By David Fowler 12th April 2018, 6:11 pm RANGERS fans group Union Bears have accused Hampden chiefs of stopping them unveiling a display before Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic. The Gers ‘ultras’ hit out at the decision on their Facebook page and urged Light Blues supporters to take flags and banners to the match. KENNY RAMSAY - THE SUN GLASGOW The Union Bears’ section at Ibrox But the SFA have now made it clear why the decision was made. A Scottish FA spokesman said: “At a preliminary operations meeting for the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-finals, it was mutually agreed by all parties that logistically it would not have been feasible to allow supporters to set up a display for Sunday’s match so soon after the conclusion of Saturday’s semi-final. “When we were alerted to the request from a Rangers supporters’ group just this week, the matter was again discussed with all parties, who again were in consensus that the original decision was the sensible one given the practicalities involved. “The Scottish FA is always keen to engage with supporters to ensure our showpiece matches at the national stadium have the best possible atmosphere and we look forward to what promises to be an enjoyable weekend of football.” TWITTER The Union Bears post read: “Ahead of Sunday’s semi-final, the Union Bears had been planning a large display that we had hoped would spur the team onto victory. “After weeks of preparation and thousands of pounds spent, the head of security at Hampden Park has decided that he won’t be allowing us to have a display and has yet to provide a valid reason why he has come to this decision. “In an effort to get behind the team and bring as much colour as possible to the Rangers end, the group would like to ask all supporters and RSCs to bring flags and banners to the game. “Despite the efforts of Hampden security, we are positive the full Rangers support can get together and turn Hampden into a sea of red, white and blue as the teams emerge from the tunnel. “Union Bears – no surrender.” Edited April 12, 2018 by BEARGER 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,749 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Quote After weeks of preparation and thousands of pounds spent, the head of security at Hampden Park has decided that he won’t be allowing us to have a display and has yet to provide a valid reason why he has come to this decision. People have to let the guys preparing the display in, which have to be checked and supervised. Pending on the size of the display and the people needed, it may well be deemed unsafe or that the security folk et al were not able to provide extra / early supervision and checks. From the outside, such stuff looks utterly simple and easy. It ain't. Maybe the UB folk should have asked the Hampden chaps much earlier? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilBlue WeeThe 44 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I guess the UB treasurer will have some questions to answer as to why thousands of pounds have been wasted. Why on earth was money spent before approval was received? With anti-Rangers sentiment as rife as it is in Scotland why would UB expect Hampden / SFA authorities be any different? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 UB have arranged displays at Hampden on Sunday semis previously, so the SFA story doesn't add up. Just make sure you take a Union Flag. Tims hate it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluedell 5,627 Posted April 12, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2018 Given the UB's recent "fuck you" to authority with their unauthorised march, and leaflets using the F word and images of violence, is it really any surprise when the authorities decide not to risk helping them when they have no idea what the outcome will be? The UBs should remember that there are consequences to their actions. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,749 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 45 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: UB have arranged displays at Hampden on Sunday semis previously, so the SFA story doesn't add up. Just make sure you take a Union Flag. Tims hate it. Do keep in mind that we don't know all the facts. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, der Berliner said: Do keep in mind that we don't know all the facts. You need facts to tell you the SFA don't operate in our club's best interests? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilBlue WeeThe 44 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Bluedell said: Given the UB's recent "fuck you" to authority with their unauthorised march, and leaflets using the F word and images of violence, is it really any surprise when the authorities decide not to risk helping them when they have no idea what the outcome will be? The UBs should remember that there are consequences to their actions. Fair comment. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,749 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Gonzo79 said: You need facts to tell you the SFA don't operate in our club's best interests? That's not the point. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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