THERE is little risk in a planned march of Rangers fans from Ibrox to George Square at the weekend, according to a top public health expert. Professor Hugh Pennington thinks there is nothing to worry about in terms of increasing Covid infections as a result of Light Blues supporters taking to the streets as their club lifts the trophy on Saturday. “You can’t say that it is no-risk,” said the emeritus professor of bacteriology at Aberdeen University. “But it is very low-risk. “As long as it’s properly managed and there isn’t a lot of hugging it should be okay.
A spokesman said: “Any large-scale gathering like this would be irresponsible and a potential threat to public health. “At this crucial stage of suppressing the virus, groups of people gathering together for whatever purpose jeopardises public safety and we strongly urge Rangers fans wishing to celebrate to do so responsibly, and in line with the restrictions in place. “The Justice Secretary recently met with representatives from Rangers Football Club, Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland to discuss the situation and we are grateful for their continued support as we work together to keep our communities safe. “We are also grateful Rangers have agreed to have discussions with their supporters’ organisations to urge them to stay at home.”
Humza Yousaf pleads with Rangers fans NOT to march for trophy day celebrations HUMZA YOUSAF has pleaded with Rangers fans not to march across Glasgow to celebrate trophy day. The SNP Justice Secretary said he has met with Ibrox bosses, Police Scotland and Glasgow city council, who united in urging fans not to attend a planned gathering outside Ibrox on Saturday.
Credit: Colin Mearns We told earlier how the Scottish Government welcomed an intervention from the Light Blues, who commanded their supporters not to gather in defiance of strict coronavirus rules. Mr Yousaf said: Understand what an important season it has been for Rangers FC but I am urging fans not to gather during the trophy presentation on Saturday.
Police Scotland warn Rangers supporters in West Lothian to abide by rules this weekend
After recent gatherings in Armadale that broke the regulations the police want people to be responsible on Saturday
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Rangers fans gather in March whilst Scotland remained under lockdown
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By Press Association 2021
Rangers fans in George Square, Glasgow
Police have urged Rangers fans not to gather in large numbers when their team collects the Scottish Premiership trophy after a supporters’ group announced plans for a march.
The Union Bears group posted an invitation to supporters to march from Ibrox to George Square in Glasgow city centre after Saturday’s final league game of the season against Aberdeen.
Police Scotland has warned such a plan would be against coronavirus regulations.
Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, Divisional Commander for Greater Glasgow Division, said: “Ahead of the match between Rangers and Aberdeen at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday, an appropriate policing plan is in place to maintain public safety and minimise any disruption to the community.