Rangers raging at SFA decision

RANGERS have demanded action is taken to ensure there is no repeat of the pitch invasion that followed their Hampden defeat by Hibs.

The Ibrox club again hit out at t h e S FA a f t e r conformation that the governing body’s disciplinary rules meant neither they nor Hibs would face punishment following the crowd trouble at the end of the William Hill Scottish Cup Final.

Rangers challenged the SFA to ensure the safety of players and officials after a number of their employees were caught up as Hibs fans invaded the pitch in huge numbers following their late 3-2 win.

The Glasgow outfit previously criticised the findings and the SFA response to an independent commission led by Sheriff Principal Edward Bowen.

In a lengthy statement, Rangers said: “At the time of the cup final Rangers shared the outrage and concern expressed by the Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan.

“He was very clear: ‘It was appalling. In the UK this i s one of the worst incidents of its kind I’ve seen.’

“However, four months on from t he final, t he Scottish FA have still not held a formal de-brief.

“Sheriff Bowen has prepared and i ssued a report.

“Rangers were pleased to provide evidence t o Sheriff Bowen and offered guidance from our own very experienced security team on the failings i n policing and stewarding at the match. Rangers remain disappointed and concerned that the report did not address many of the issues raised by our security team.

“The concerns were raised not to attack individuals for what had happened but with a view to avoiding any repetition of these issues.”

Mounted police take to the pitch at Hampden after crowd trouble flared up at the final whistle.