Rangers hit with UEFA sanction over kids pitch invasion as club issue 'zero tolerance' player shirt warning

Rangers have warned fans against running on to the pitch with the club facing a UEFA sanction.

The Europa League second leg at Ibrox against Borussia Dortmund has been pulled up by the governing body after children entered the playing area.

The club have now warned parents and kids that they will be cracking down on any youngster running on to the pitch at Ibrox.

The Premiership champions also state their players have been told not to give their Rangers kit to anyone running on the pitch.

A statement read: " Rangers would like to remind fans that entering the field of play at any time is unacceptable and forbidden.

"The club have now been informed by UEFA that they have opened disciplinary proceedings after Thursday’s game v Borussia Dortmund due to children entering the pitch area.

"We have a zero-tolerance approach to those invading the pitch. In particular, any parent found to assist their child in entering the pitch area will be subject to club disciplinary policy.

"Our players have been advised that should not provide a shirt to any spectator entering the pitch area."