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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

Moment Union Bears lead Ibrox walkout in protest against Rangers board

The Union Bears have led an Ibrox walkout during the Scottish Premiership match against St Johnstone.

The supporter group joined with the Rangers Supporters Association to call for fans to leave the stadium in the 55th minute of the league match.

The protest was planned to send a message to the Ibrox board with fans demanding "accountability, ambition and leadership worthy of our club."

The Ibrox board have been accused of giving up on Rangers after their 55th league title with the drastic measures deemed necessary by the fan groups.


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As the clock ticked over into the 55-th minute supporters could be seen walking out of the stadium.

A chorus of boos began at the same time as members of the group began leaving the stadium.

While some supporters in other sections of the stadium left, the vast majority remained in their seats.

A statement read: "The Union Bears alongside the Rangers Supporters Association urge all fans to leave the stadium in the 55th minute during tomorrow's match - to send a statement to the board. Just as they gave up on Rangers after our 55th title, we will no longer tolerate their incompetence, excuses and disrespect.

"The board used our 55th title as free reign to coast on success, masking their lack of vision and leadership while dragging the club into mediocrity. These actions may seem drastic but they are necessary. The board has failed us too long and our loyalty will no longer be used as a pass for their failure.

"The Rangers support cannot stop until there is accountability, ambition and leadership worthy of our club."

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