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THE UNION Bears will be asking fellow Rangers fans for money to pay for their members' legal fees during the team's match against Dundee United tomorrow.
And several Gers supporters aren't the least bit happy about it.
The prominent fan group, often credited with creating a fiery atmosphere at Ibrox, usually ask for donations at home games to fund their tifo displays.
But tomorrow afternoon they will be raising funds to help members of their group who will be subject to legal proceedings in the wake of trouble caused at last month's Viaplay Cup Final on February 26.
Earlier today, a further three men were charged in connection with a pre-match rammy before the game, which brought the total to 13.
Several supporters of both Rangers and Celtic were involved in a street skirmish in Glasgow's southside near to Hampden, hours before the derby clash itself kicked off at the stadium.
Police have confirmed six more men have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The three, aged 24, 26 and 28, were charged and released on an undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.
Three more, aged 18, 20 and 23, have been released pending further enquiry.
A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
This follows the ten men who were arrested and charged in connection on Wednesday.
Eight, aged 17, 17, 20, 21, 21, 24, 25 and 25, have been released on an undertaking
Two, aged 43 and 21, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court yesterday.
Officers also confirmed that enquiries into the incident are continuing.
A Union Bears statement read: "Tomorrow as always we will have donation buckets situated in and around the stadium. This week though the proceeds won't be going towards tifos but to support our members undergoing legal proceedings following events we all saw at Hampden last month. Please donate generously, any amount big or small is appreciated.
"Our stall can also be found in the usual place from 2pm to 2.45pm with t-shirts, hats, scarves and other items available."
The vast majority of fans in the comments were unhappy with the plans
One replied: "I'm a regular donator however this is concerning. Tell me again why I should be donating to this as it has absolutely nothing to do with Rangers FC, Ibrox, atmosphere, Tifo?
"Bold move that may have a detrimental effect on future fundraising.
"Good luck, I'll not be donating."
Another Gers fan asked: "Is this a wind up?"
"So they get themselves into bother with the authorities but expect genuine supporters to pay their legal fees," said another.
"What a brass neck," came a further reply.
While this supporter fumed: "Absolute red neck of these daft wee boys. All cops are b******* are they? Aye, until you need them because someone hurt your loved one. Grow the hell up or better yet - just p*** off."
Some sections of the Ibrox faithful did seem keen to donate however.
Anywhere to donate online as can't make the game," asked one supporter.
Another replied: "I will put double the amount in tomorrow."
Several fans also commented "SWTB", an abbreviation of "Stand with the banned" as a show of support.
And several Gers supporters aren't the least bit happy about it.
The prominent fan group, often credited with creating a fiery atmosphere at Ibrox, usually ask for donations at home games to fund their tifo displays.
But tomorrow afternoon they will be raising funds to help members of their group who will be subject to legal proceedings in the wake of trouble caused at last month's Viaplay Cup Final on February 26.
Earlier today, a further three men were charged in connection with a pre-match rammy before the game, which brought the total to 13.
Several supporters of both Rangers and Celtic were involved in a street skirmish in Glasgow's southside near to Hampden, hours before the derby clash itself kicked off at the stadium.
Police have confirmed six more men have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The three, aged 24, 26 and 28, were charged and released on an undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.
Three more, aged 18, 20 and 23, have been released pending further enquiry.
A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
This follows the ten men who were arrested and charged in connection on Wednesday.
Eight, aged 17, 17, 20, 21, 21, 24, 25 and 25, have been released on an undertaking
Two, aged 43 and 21, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court yesterday.
Officers also confirmed that enquiries into the incident are continuing.
A Union Bears statement read: "Tomorrow as always we will have donation buckets situated in and around the stadium. This week though the proceeds won't be going towards tifos but to support our members undergoing legal proceedings following events we all saw at Hampden last month. Please donate generously, any amount big or small is appreciated.
"Our stall can also be found in the usual place from 2pm to 2.45pm with t-shirts, hats, scarves and other items available."
The vast majority of fans in the comments were unhappy with the plans
One replied: "I'm a regular donator however this is concerning. Tell me again why I should be donating to this as it has absolutely nothing to do with Rangers FC, Ibrox, atmosphere, Tifo?
"Bold move that may have a detrimental effect on future fundraising.
"Good luck, I'll not be donating."
Another Gers fan asked: "Is this a wind up?"
"So they get themselves into bother with the authorities but expect genuine supporters to pay their legal fees," said another.
"What a brass neck," came a further reply.
While this supporter fumed: "Absolute red neck of these daft wee boys. All cops are b******* are they? Aye, until you need them because someone hurt your loved one. Grow the hell up or better yet - just p*** off."
Some sections of the Ibrox faithful did seem keen to donate however.
Anywhere to donate online as can't make the game," asked one supporter.
Another replied: "I will put double the amount in tomorrow."
Several fans also commented "SWTB", an abbreviation of "Stand with the banned" as a show of support.
