Union Bears on move at Rangers as club launch new Copland Road singing section in bid to improve Ibrox atmosphere

The Union Bears will be on the move at Ibrox after Rangers revealed plans to set up a new singing section in the Copland Road Stand. The ultras group are currently housed in a section at the bottom left corner of the Broomloan Road end. But Gers chiefs want to enhance the Ibrox atmosphere and have now set out their intentions to next season switch the group to a slot behind the goals at the opposite end of the ground where the club’s diehard supporters traditionally congregated.

The change will force around 600 season-ticket holders cur

rently based in the Copland Road front to move seats, but all have been promised first choice of new slots being created by the new cantilever extension to Copland Rear as part of upgrades to disabled facilities.

The club said in a statement: “Following trials earlier in the season and further to supporter and men’s first-team player feedback, the club will introduce an expanded singing section within the Copland Front. Related Articles Willie Collum’s Rangers referee record IN FULL including Celtic derby battles amid penalty snub dramadailyrecord The Ibrox atmosphere is renowned the world over, and the club are committed to enhancing that even further to ensure our famous home remains one of football’s most iconic venues.

Allied to these changes, a new cantilever will be constructed at the front of the Copland Rear with almost 1000 new seats, meaning a net-capacity increase of almost 600, with these new seats having some of the best views of the Ibrox pitch. “As part of this, a number of supporters in existing seats will be relocated, and the club are extremely cognisant of the emotional attachment they may have to their place within the stadium.

The new accessible platform will replace the five backrows rows across CF1 to CF5 Rows W, Those being displaced will have the first opportunity to renew within the new cantilever, and they will also be automatically offered seats beside their current friendship and family groups, should they be impacted by the changes. Supporters who move to the new cantilever section are sure to enjoy the upgrade to these fantastic new seats. ”

Of course, that change may not be the preference of individuals, and in those circumstances, they will have priority for seat moves following season ticket renewal.” Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can also follow our dedicated Rangers podcast page and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We’ve also entered the world of WhatsApp with our Rangers community up and running. Follow NOW to get your club’s latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to your phone.

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