Rangers Chairman John Gilligan criticises fan use of pyrotechnics
The club have been fined over €30,000 for offences this season
Rangers Chairman John Gilligan has criticised supporters for their use of pyrotechnics in recent European matches.
The Ibrox side have been charged over €30,000 by UEFA for offences in their opening two Europa League matches of the season.
Flares were ignited from the Rangers end during their opening match in Sweden, whilst more flares and several fireworks were set off within the stadium during their home defeat to Lyon seven days later.
Gilligan told the club's website: "The biggest disappointment of that evening, however, was the actions of a small minority of supporters, whose use of pyrotechnics at the match has seen the club fined €13,750 by UEFA.
"This is in addition to a €19,000 fine for a similar incident in the match with Malmo."
He continued: "My message is the use of pyrotechnics must stop and stop now at all of our matches home and away!
"Not only could the repercussions become ever-larger for the club, many supporters have difficulty coping with the effects of pyrotechnics, whether that be the smoke or loud bangs they produce.
"It is desperately unfair for any Rangers supporter to come to a match and be affected in such a manner."
Gilligan also praised the return of the team to their home stadium and assured fans that the departure of Director of Football Operations Creag Robertson will not affect the club's leadership.
Rangers return to league action at Kilmarnock on Sunday.
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