The gloves have came off.
In what will be seen as a welcome move by the club’s vast diverse fanbase, Rangers have instigated legal action following baseless claims made in the wake of the player’s celebrations last weekend.
Club Statement: https://t.co/DpCJsCa2WE pic.twitter.com/WGhuK1A8c0
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 21, 2021
With a TikTok source from ‘WullieWan**er’, the claim was that Rangers players were chanting ‘FTP’ during a Sweet Caroline singalong.
Now Rangers have hit back.
‘Rangers welcomes the outcome of the Police Scotland investigation into a video involving some of our players and staff.’
‘Whilst we were confident that no criminality took place, we recognised that we had a duty to assist Police. Furthermore, given some of the attempts to spread false narratives, we had to protect the reputation of individuals involved.’
‘This is a stark reminder to those in senior positions within society who should be cognisant of their influence, responsibility and the consequences of their actions on others.’
‘We can confirm that we have initiated legal proceedings against certain individuals for comments made this week.’
Given that high ranking, elected SNP politicians such as James Dornan and Humza Yousaf spoke out and made comments online, diving in head first with serious accusations, there will be a few people feeling very twitchy right now.
Another on the list of shame, was journalist David MacDougall who created a pile-on, on top of racism victim Glen Kamara with his nonsensical, ambiguous tweet.
I don't hear it, but quite a few have commented that Rangers players sing "f- the pope" in the chorus. Would be extremely disappointing if #Finland @Huuhkajat int'l @GlenKamara4 joined in sectarian chanting (if it's even there) @SPSundelin @arivirtanenHKI https://t.co/pBgmT3C5di
— David Mac Dougall (@davidmacdougall) May 17, 2021
I have also been made aware of this clip, if (and I stress if) this clip is genuine then any player or staff member found to be guilty of anti-Catholic hatred should be shown the door by the Club.
It is right Police Scot investigate & determine the facts around it. https://t.co/wRyI5ZP4Tz
— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) May 17, 2021
The tweet below was RT’d by James Dornan,
What the hell?
Rangers players singing FTP
This is simply unacceptable
The SFA must investigate and take action https://t.co/vG7UgnbVpR— THE BLACK SALTIRE#FBSI (@80_mcswan) May 16, 2021
We welcome the case.