A delegation of fans that are traveling to Seville met in the Ibrox Suite on Sunday 29 November 2009 to discuss arrangements for the trip. Kenny Scott, Rangers FC Head of Security, and Jim Hannah, Rangers FC Supporters Liaison Manager, were present.
Attendees were informed of the outcome of meetings with the Spanish authorities regarding arrangements for the match on 9 December 2009. The Police and other authorities in Seville do not anticipate any problems with our visit. Fans were advised about drop-off and pick-up points for coaches and procedures for security checkpoints outside the turnstiles. In sharp contrast to Bucharest, there will be seven entry turnstiles for Rangers fans to enable good access. Kenny Scott stated that the stadium access points, catering outlets and toilet facilities are all of a good standard.
Rangers FC will be advising details of the ticket pick-up arrangements shortly.
Rangers FC will take 10 stewards (4 can speak Spanish) and they will be supported by six liaison officers from Strathclyde Police. After the difficulties in Bucharest, some stewards will be equipped with head cameras to ensure that all the agreed arrangements in the vicinity of the stadium are adhered to by the Spanish authorities.
One key point to note is that there is no space in the Rangers section to accommodate flags and banners neither is there trackside space to lay them out. The representatives of several Rangers Supporters Clubs (RSC's) in attendance agreed that, on this occasion, it would be sensible not to take their flags to the stadium, and that we would ask our fellow RSC's to follow suit.
Plans are in place to provide all fans with a leaflet highlighting our links with Sevilla FC - legendary manager Jock Wallace had a spell with them and Ted McMinn played there.
Other initiatives are being explored to help make the trip an enjoyable experience for all fans and to ensure that the reputation of Rangers fans is of the highest order.