RANGERS have warned supporters over the use of pyrotechnics and have admitted “regret” over the recent display at Dens Park.
The club have released a statement reminding fans that the club are being put at risk of football sanctions.
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The SPFL launched an investigation following the display of pyro in the Rangers end during last month’s trip to Dundee.
The match at Dens Park had already been subjected to a lengthy delay to kick-off after the Gers team bus had been caught up in traffic.
But no sooner had things got underway were the players being taken off the pitch again.
A huge pyro display emerged from the Bob Shankly stand housing visiting Rangers fans moments after kick-off.
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And the plumes of smoke that emerged from the mass display featuring red flares ended up setting off the fire alarms in the stadium.
That saw the police take control of the situation, with the players taken off the field and the match halted while officers ensured the ground was safe.
It saw the game subjected to a delay of around 18 minutes, with kick-off already having been put back 45 minutes earlier on.
Dundee were left fuming, and in a furious statement in the aftermath, hitting out at “unacceptable actions.”
Rangers would go on to win the heavily delayed match 5-0.
It’s been just over a month since the match took place, but this morning, the Ibrox club have released a strong statement of their own.
Rangers have issued a stern warning over continued use of pyrotechnics and have told fans they risk arrest and are putting the club at threat of “football sanctions.”
The Light Blues also expressed their regret at what unfolded at Dens Park.
The club said: “As everyone at Rangers FC prepares for a massive month of fixtures, the club reminds supporters the use of pyrotechnics is not only dangerous, but also illegal within sports stadia.
“Supporters who bring pyrotechnic devices to football matches are at risk of arrest and put the club at risk of football sanctions.
“Rangers regrets the display of pyrotechnics at Dens Park last month, which resulted in a fire alarm triggering, and our match with Dundee FC being temporarily suspended.
“This led to an investigation by the SPFL and has put Rangers in a position where a repeat has the potential for the club to be subject to disciplinary action.
“Rangers will continue to engage positively with the SPFL, Scottish FA, Police Scotland and the Scottish Government on this matter.
“The club thanks all our supporters for their fantastic, ongoing support during this busy spell of matches.”
Rangers are back in action at Ibrox this afternoon.
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