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Aidan Smith

Union Bears vow to 'unlock full potential' after new 'The Rangers End' confirmed

Supporter group, the Union Bears, have vowed to "unlock the full potential" of the Ibrox support with the club's new "The Rangers End".

The club confirmed today that they will create a new singing section in the Copland Road stand for the 2024/25 season as part of an Ibrox revamp.

A number of new accessible viewing positions are also to be added to the front of the rear section of the same stand, increasing the overall wheelchair-accessible spaces to 153 – the highest of any stadium in the Scottish Premiership – while the stadium capacity overall will rise by almost 600.

Rangers announced the new seating arrangements following “a significant period of consultation with supporters and numerous stakeholders”.

The club’s Ultras group, the Union Bears, are currently housed in the front corner of the Broomloan stand, which is at the opposite end of the ground from the Copland and they will make the switch.

The Union Bears have welcomed the move and a statement from them read: "Following successful trials throughout the last 18 months, we can confirm that the Union Bears will be loacated in the Copland Front next season.

"During these trials we showcased a small glimpse of what benefit this move could have and would like to thank fellow fans for their support during this time.

"We've always believed that the active Rangers fan scene should be at the heart of 'the Rangers end' and anticipate now unlocking the full potential this opportunity gives not only us as a group but the Rangers fan scene as a whole.

"We have been encouraged in recent weeks to see positive feedback from the club, players, and manager alike. We now look forward to not only repaying the trust in today's decision but continuing to provide the support from the stands as we go into the vital second half of the season."

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