Peter Smith of STV has commented on the blatantly sectarian (Anti-Catholic) flag being cheered around Holland today.
Some might suggest that he is making light of the content of the flag but it does confirm that news outlets are aware of it.
“Hello, UEFA speaking.”
“Hi, it’s Rangers here. We’d like to pay a fine in advance please.” https://t.co/a39WbfBkYJ— Peter A Smith (@PeterAdamSmith) November 28, 2019
? would Feyenoord then face a fine/stadium closure for displaying such language?
— Peter A Smith (@PeterAdamSmith) November 28, 2019
As well as being against UEFA laws, it’s against the laws of the country. These bigots should be arrested. Whatever happened to the anti bigotry training courses?
— Don Quixote (@DonQuixote1888) November 28, 2019
The phrase used on the banner has brought the Ibrox clubs into conflict with UEFA in the past, in 2011 no away fans were allowed to attend the Champions League qualifier away to Malmo.
Twice this season similar sentiments expressed in song has led to partial closures at Ibrox and forced the club to rush out their Everyone Anyone campaign.
While UEFA take a fairly soft approach to the matter the SFA and SPFL hasn’t mentioned or even censured the current Ibrox club over the issue.
During a match against Celtic in April 2017 Scott Sinclair was racially abused, Scott Brown confronted on the pitch from a stand almost devoid of stewards while objects including a large sized battery were thrown at Celtic players.
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Any further racist actions at tonight’s match in Rotterdam is expected to lead to a full stand closure for the Europa League match at home to Young Boys in a fortnight.