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A warning has been issued by police ahead of a Rangers Ultras 'street party' before the club's Europa League clash. Gers fans are set to host a ' Copland Stairs Street Party ' before the club's match against Athletic Bilbao at Ibrox on Thursday, April 10. The Union Bears recently called for supporters to 'bring the noise and colour' for the quarter-final game.
READ MORE: Rangers Ultras to march from Glasgow station to Ibrox The gathering will start at 6.30pm, shortly before kick-off at 8pm. Ahead of the 'street party', cops have said they are 'aware' of a 'possible gathering of fans' at the Copland Stairs.
Due to this, officers have urged anyone heading to the event to be 'respectful of the local community in the area'. (Image: PA) Meanwhile, the force also revealed a 'proportionate policing plan is in place' for the Gers match. Cops said they will continue to 'work closely' with their partners, including both clubs, to maintain public safety and minimise any disruption.
READ MORE: 999 crews tape off industrial estate after late-night incident READ MORE: 'Zombies knives, crossbow, and drugs' found after cops raid Glasgow flats A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "A proportionate policing plan is in place for the Rangers v Athletic Club match at Ibrox in Glasgow on Thursday, April 10, 2025. “We will continue to work closely with a range of partners, including both clubs, to maintain public safety and minimise any disruption. “We are aware of a possible gathering of fans ahead of the match at Copland Stairs and continue to liaise with the club.
“We would urge anyone gathering in the area to be respectful of the local community in the area around the stadium.” READ MORE: Police probing Rangers fan march before Europa League match It comes after we reported how police launched a probe after a Rangers fan march before the club's Europa League clash in March. Officers said an investigation was underway into the use of pyrotechnics during a Gers fan march.
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