RANGERS have warned supporters they will be damaging the club if they continue to sing ‘unacceptable songs and chants’ ahead of their Scottish Cup clash with Aberdeen. 

The conduct of a section of the Ibrox crowd was criticised in the previous round after sectarian abuse was directed towards Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke. 

Boss Steven Gerrard and chairman Dave King both urged fans to improve their behaviour and eradicate discrimination from the stands. 

Rangers head to Pittodrie for their biggest game of the season as Gerrard sets his sights on a semi-final spot and the travelling support have been reminded of their responsibilities once again. 

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An Ibrox statement read: “Rangers Football Club takes this opportunity to remind fans of the need to support the team in the correct manner.

“As the manager, Steven Gerrard, strives to provide excellence on the pitch we, the support, must also strive to protect the club and ensure that Rangers is projected in the best possible light.

“The majority of our supporters recognise that they are the club’s ambassadors and that unacceptable behaviour has no place in our ranks.

“Let’s go to Aberdeen determined to make sure that triumphs, like that wonderful 5-0 Scottish Cup replay win against Kilmarnock last week, are not downplayed because of negative headlines generated by unacceptable chants and songs.

“If this continues, those fans who indulge will succeed only in damaging their own club.

“Support the team, be louder than our opponents and drive our players forward but let’s do so in the correct manner.

“Let’s not give anyone a chance to criticise this great club, your club.”