A positive debate was held at Murray Park and all parties are united in a bid to silence the minority that continue to tarnish the reputation of Rangers Football Club.
It was obvious from last night's meeting that the recent fines imposed by UEFA and the associated press coverage has been detrimental to the Club and to the individuals who genuinely support Rangers for its football and true values.
It has been agreed between members of the Club's Board and representatives of the fan base that in the coming weeks this joint committee will do everything in their power to ensure that the Club does not breach the UEFA directives and implore upon the fans that self policing among the support is key to avoid sanctions being imposed or expulsion from European competition altogether.
David Murray commented: "These supporters groups represented should be applauded for coming forward in recognition of the importance of this issue. I am delighted at the progress we made last night.
"Over the last two years the Club has strived fervently under the banner of Pride over Prejudice working with the authorities to impose indefinite and lifetime bans.
"I look forward in the coming weeks to implementing some of the actions that were discussed. It is absolutely clear to all concerned that all Supporters need to commit to silencing the minority."
This meeting coincidently coincided with UEFA's written grounds for the decision rendered by the Appeal Body in relation to Rangers two Champions League matches against Villarreal. UEFA have issued the Club with certain directives in order to combat sectarianism more efficiently.
Firstly the Club has been 'ordered to announce measurable targets in order to reduce sectarian behaviour amongst its supporters'. Secondly 'to control their anti-sectarian activities by producing comprehensive statistics that are communicated to the public'. Finally 'to make a public address announcement at every official fixture, be it international or domestic, stating that any sectarian chanting and any form of 'Billy Boys' songs is strictly prohibited.'
David Edgar of the Rangers Supporters Trust, Mark Dingwall of Follow Follow and Jim Templeton of the Rangers Supporters Assembly jointly agreed the following Statement:
"The message now could not be clearer that the spotlight is upon the Supporters and the Club and it is their duty to work together to stamp out the minority who are damaging the reputations of all those connected with Rangers Football Club.
"Not only does this small minority tarnish the reputation of Rangers, but of Scottish football and our society in general and hopefully anyone who is interested in Scottish football will work with us in assisting to eradicate this behaviour."
Supporter Representatives
Jim Templeton Assembly President
Alex MilreeChairman of the Scottish Alliance Delegates
Mark Dingwall Follow Follow/Rangers Supporters Trust
James Carlin The Blue Order
Simon LeslieThe Blue Order
Tam Green Lanarkshire Supporters Representative
David EdgarRangers Supporters Trust, Media Spokesperson
Ross Blyth Fife and District supporters club representative
Malcolm McNiven Rangers Supporters Trust, Chairman