Union Bears and their chequered Rangers history in 15 flashpoints – Steven Gerrard love bomb to graffiti gone wrong

Andy Halliday took a megaphone off one of the Union Bears as he celebrated Rangers completing ‘The Journey’ back to the top flight back in 2016.

A couple of years ago the ex Ibrox hero and boyhood fan was calling out the ultras - bringing colour and controversy since their foundation in 2007 - over a scathing banner directed at former boss Michael Beale - the criticism taken so personally be the then Light Blues manager that held talks with the controversial fans’ group.

And Halliday’s switch in views sums up how much the Union Bears have divided opinion in almost two decades since their formation with their latest coming during a hostile protest on Sunday when they walked out of the 3-1 win over St Johnstone on the 55th minute in protest at the club’s current position which sees them 15 points behind Premiership leaders and bitter rivals Celtic.

Here, as they vow to ramp up their protest with home games against Aberdeen and Fraserburgh to come this week, Record Sport takes a look back at some of the Union Bears most headline-grabbing moments during their existence.

Cup final chaos (December 2024)

Clashes with Celtic’s ultra rivals the Green Brigade in Glasgow city centre before the Premier Sports Cup final saw Christmas shoppers cowering in fear as they ran for cover on Argyle Street. Police officers used batons on running fans - with the Union Bears wearing Santa hats and face coverings. Missiles were thrown and windows smashed.

Birthday bash (December 2022)

The Union Bears celebrated their 15th anniversary in a 3-2 win over Hibs - Michael Beale’s first competitive match in charge. And they even had a birthday message from fans of Swedish side Helsingborg - the club where Celtic hero Henrik Larsson started his