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Gabriel McKay

Rangers warn of fake shirt crackdown as Ibrox club vow to 'hold to account' counterfeit merchandisers

Rangers have announced a crackdown on illegal merchandise as they set up a taskforce for "brand protection".

The Ibrox club have a difficult history with their shirts and other goods after a protracted court battle with Mike Ashley.

In the summer Rangers signed a new deal with Liverpool-based Castore which sees royalties go directly to the club from shirts sold.

And as Steven Gerrard's side close in on the Premiership title the club have announced they're cracking down on knock-off goods.

A statement warned: "We now have dedicated resources and expertise to ensure any counterfeit merchandise and products using Rangers’ trademarks illegally, will be subject to appropriate action and the strongest consequences possible.

"Rangers will not accept breaches of its trademarks and will take all necessary measures to protect our supporters from unofficial merchandise.

"We encourage all Rangers supporters to only buy official Castore & Rangers merchandise and official licensed products from the club's approved partners. The days where it was deemed necessary to buy from beyond official outlets are now gone.

"Several repeat offending vendors are damaging the club’s brand and illegally producing products for personal gain. They will be held to account- action will be taken as and when necessary.

"The club will pursue all available options to prevent counterfeit activity and invite supporters to report any information related to suspected counterfeit goods to  brandprotection@rangers.co.uk."

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