Supporters’ group slams councillor

RANGERS fan group Club 1872 yesterday attacked SNP councillor Stephen Dornan after he refused to back the fan zone plans.

The group also blasted council leader Susan Aitken and her deputy leader David McDonald.

Club 1872 accused Mr Dornan of “ignorance and malice” which, it said, “does not reflect well on him, personally, or in his role as councillor for Govan.”

Rangers announced in June it would allow 2000 fans into the Glasgow Life-owned pitch before and after the team’s first home game against St Mirren on August 12.

And club chiefs had sought a licence to sell alcohol during the event. But those plans had been thrown into disarray after a community council objected to the fan zone over concerns it would stop children playing at the football centre.

In a statement issued by Club 1872, the group said “very serious questions now exist” over the actions of the council leader and her deputy.

The group said: “We have also written to them personally to ask them why they intervened in this case and what track record they have of intervening in similar public entertainment licence applications. Having been in close contact with Rangers regarding the fan zone for a number of months, and having ourselves provided a submission as part of the licence application, we are pleased the club is refusing to accept the situation as it stands. We will continue to work closely with them to ensure that facilities for our supporters at Ibrox improve over the coming months and years, regardless of any attempts to hinder that progress,” Club 1872 added.

Mr Dornan has been contacted for comment.