Rangers accused of ‘taking mickey out of fans’ after ‘unbelievable’ Ibrox announcement
Rangers are set to begin their Europa League campaign with a home match against Genk on 25 September.
Rangers’ 9-1 aggregate humiliation against Club Brugge in the Champions League playoffs means Russell Martin’s side will play in the second best European competition this season.
Rangers fans are calling for Martin to be sacked, despite the manager retaining backing from the board.
Andrew Cavenagh is already on thin ice as Rangers chairman, and he has landed himself in more hot water following an announcement from the club.
This story includes exclusive comments from Gers icon Derek Ferguson.
Rangers raise ticket prices for Europa League matches
Rangers announced prices for European matches would increase yet again, prompting outrage from fans.
| Season | Price |
| 2023/24 | £40 |
| 2024/25 | £42 |
| 2025/26 | £42, £44 or £47 |
Along with Genk, Ibrox will play host to matches against Roma, Braga and Ludogorets, as Rangers look to repeat the magical run that got them to the 2022 final.
The new prices come despite calls from the Rangers Fan Advisory Board to lower prices for match tickets amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Player-turned-pundit Ferguson exclusively told Ibrox News his thoughts on the rise in ticket prices.
“My two boys travel home and away to watch Rangers and I’m fed up of it now,” said the former Rangers midfielder.
“It’s taking the mickey out of fans. It may only be a few pounds year-on-year, but it’s been steadily going up for years.
“Things are expensive in this day and age. Can the club not give fans something back?
“The fans are treated so badly, it’s unbelievable. It’s like a kick in the teeth when you see that.
“Grounds that are usually £25 to get in now ask for £40 and it’s simply not on.”
Fans justified in complaining about ticket prices
Toxicity is rife in G51, and fans are more than right to fight against the ticket prices being raised.
With the way things are going, Ibrox could be half-empty for the game against Hibs on Saturday.
All the rise in prices does is encourage fans to not attend the matches, especially as the club endures its worst start to a league campaign in 47 years.
Cavenagh has also taken criticism for his failure to show up to most Rangers matches, and fans will be asking themselves whether they should bother turning up if they have to pay £42-£47 to watch Europa League action.
The new owners have already failed to make a good impression with the Rangers fans, and this announcement does little to mend their already-damaged relationship.
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