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RANGERS have lost their battle with the SFA over the controversial gestures made by Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent in the last Old Firm clash.
SunSport Online can reveal Gers have been hit with a £10,000 fine after an independent panel studied Morelos' 'throat' gesture and Kent's 'gun' goal celebration at Celtic Park in December.
Both Morelos and Kent escaped SFA bans in the wake of the derby.
SFA Compliance Officer Clare Whyte included the incidents in an overall club conduct charge.
Gers were fighting to clear their players' names at a Hampden hearing late on Tuesday night after the initial meeting had been adjourned last week.
They argued Kent didn't incite trouble and claimed Morelos was merely signalling it was game over after he'd been sent off in the match.
But after hours of lengthy legal discussions at the national stadium the panel ruled against the Ibrox club.
Gers also pointed to the racist abuse the Colombian was allegedly subjected to.
Gers could appeal the punishments imposed with the outcome of the hearing set to be officially announced later today.
They have previously slammed the SFA process with a stinging statement released when the charges were first brought.
And we can reveal they have been hit with a £10,000 fine for the two derby flashpoints.
The punishment also refers to the behaviour of coach Michael Beale who was involved in a touchline fracas during the game.
They stated: "Rangers are astounded by the notices of complaint issued by the SFA
"It is concerning that it seems the governing body is seeking to hold Rangers to a different and more stringent code of conduct than that applied to others, with unprecedented charges being levied against the club
Rangers fans can be assured that it is our firm intention to resist the charges in the most robust manner possible."
SunSport Online can reveal Gers have been hit with a £10,000 fine after an independent panel studied Morelos' 'throat' gesture and Kent's 'gun' goal celebration at Celtic Park in December.
Both Morelos and Kent escaped SFA bans in the wake of the derby.
SFA Compliance Officer Clare Whyte included the incidents in an overall club conduct charge.
Gers were fighting to clear their players' names at a Hampden hearing late on Tuesday night after the initial meeting had been adjourned last week.
They argued Kent didn't incite trouble and claimed Morelos was merely signalling it was game over after he'd been sent off in the match.
But after hours of lengthy legal discussions at the national stadium the panel ruled against the Ibrox club.
Gers also pointed to the racist abuse the Colombian was allegedly subjected to.
Gers could appeal the punishments imposed with the outcome of the hearing set to be officially announced later today.
They have previously slammed the SFA process with a stinging statement released when the charges were first brought.
And we can reveal they have been hit with a £10,000 fine for the two derby flashpoints.
The punishment also refers to the behaviour of coach Michael Beale who was involved in a touchline fracas during the game.
They stated: "Rangers are astounded by the notices of complaint issued by the SFA
"It is concerning that it seems the governing body is seeking to hold Rangers to a different and more stringent code of conduct than that applied to others, with unprecedented charges being levied against the club
Rangers fans can be assured that it is our firm intention to resist the charges in the most robust manner possible."
