UEFA charges Rangers for pitch invasion and throwing of objects vs Villarreal

By PA Sport

Image: A man is led away by stewards during Rangers' game against Villarreal

Rangers have been charged by UEFA after a fan ran on to the pitch at Ibrox during last month's Europa League game against Villarreal.

The Glasgow club have also been charged for a separate bottle-throwing incident in the same game.

"Disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the UEFA Europa League group stage match between Rangers FC and Villarreal CF (0-0), played on November 29 in Scotland," a UEFA statement read.

"Charges against Rangers FC - field invasions by supporters - art. 16 (2) of the UEFA disciplinary regulations (DR) and throwing of objects - art. 16 (2) DR.

"The case will be dealt with by the UEFA control, ethics and disciplinary body on December 13."

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Rangers fan Paul Cairney, 26, admitted to running on to the pitch when pleading guilty to conducting himself in a disorderly manner at Glasgow Sheriff Court last week.

Another supporter, Nicholas Walker, 20, admitted assaulting a police officer during the match.

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He pleaded guilty to throwing a glass bottle, which narrowly missed the police officer, from the crowd.

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