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Union Bears boycott Rangers' Scottish Cup clash amid 'offensive anti-police' banner row

Rangers fan group The Union Bears has boycotted their section of Ibrox in protest after their banners were not allowed to be displayed during the quarter final match against Raith Rovers.

In last Saturday's Premiership match against Kilmarnock, the group displayed a banner claiming the club's hierarchy had 'taken their eye off the ball' in the wake of title 55 almost two years ago. Tensions have also run high in the wake of Rangers' defeat to Celtic in the Viaplay Cup final, with the club also trailing nine points behind their rivals.

As Rangers kicked off in their Scottish Cup quarter-final with Raith Rovers, the usually loud Union Bears area of the Broomloan Stand was empty. According to the Record Sport, this in protest against the removal of banners for the game.

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