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Rangers fined by UEFA after fans threw paper on the pitch in Europa League qualifier

By Allan Valente

Tuesday 18 July 2017 12:31, UK

Rangers' Kenny Miller collects paper that was thrown onto the pitch
Image: Rangers' Kenny Miller collects paper that was thrown onto the pitch

Rangers have been fined €7,000 by UEFA after fans threw balls of paper on to the pitch during their Europa League tie against Progres Niederkorn at Ibrox.

Play was halted in the first leg of the first round qualifying fixture after some supporters in the Broomloan Stand threw the paper, which had been used for a pre-match card display, on to the pitch.

The Gers won the match 1-0 on June 29 but were beaten 2-0 in the return leg as they crashed out of the Europa League in the qualifying stages.

Rangers fans at first European game at Ibrox in six years
Image: Rangers fans before the game

The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) announced the fine, which works out at £6,200.

A statement said: "Rangers FC have been fined €7,000.

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Miller collects the paper at Ibrox
Image: Miller collects the paper at Ibrox

"The charges against Rangers FC were related to the throwing of objects Art. 16 (2) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR)."

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