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Motherwell charged by SPFL after crowd trouble at play-offs

Motherwell fans on the pitch appear to taunt the Rangers fans in the stand at the end of the Scottish Premiership play-off last season.
Image: Motherwell fans on the pitch appear to taunt the Rangers fans in the stand at the end of the Scottish Premiership play-off last season.

The Scottish Professional Football League has charged Motherwell with alleged rule breaches relating to crowd trouble which followed their play-off victory over Rangers at the end of last season.

Several hundred home supporters ran on to the Fir Park pitch after Motherwell's 3-0 second-leg win on May 31, which clinched a 6-1 aggregate victory.

Many ran in the direction of the away stand to taunt the Rangers fans before returning to the stands as police horses prepared to enter the field. 

Bilel Mohsni of Rangers clashes with Motherwell players
Image: Bilel Mohsni of Rangers clashes with Motherwell players after the play-off match.

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster announced earlier this week that the league body was considering action.

In a statement it said: "The SPFL has today announced it has charged Motherwell FC with alleged breaches of SPFL Rules in relation to alleged Unacceptable Conduct on the occasion of the Premiership/Championship Play-Off Final Match at Fir Park on Sunday 31 May 2015.

"The charges relate to aspects of match organisation, security arrangements and supporter organisation. They do not concern aspects of player behaviour which have been dealt with by the Scottish FA.

"A Commission chaired by an independent senior solicitor will hear the case."

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Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough celebrates after his side's win against Rangers in the SPFL Premiership play-off final
Image: Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough celebrates after his side's win against Rangers in the SPFL Premiership play-off final

The Scottish Football Association has already dealt with a brawl involving players.

Former Rangers defender Bilel Mohsni, who has now signed for French Ligue 1 side Angers, was banned for seven games while Motherwell players Craig Moore, Lionel Ainsworth and Fraser Kerr were given two-match suspensions.

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