Bain plea over Ibrox beam-back

May 11 2008 By Gordon Waddell

MARTIN BAIN has pleaded with Rangers fans to get to Ibrox early if they want to be a part of history on Wednesday night.

Gers have set a 25,000 capacity for the beam-back of the UEFA Cup Final.

Entry will be free but it's first-come, first-serve at the turnstiles - and the club are fearful of having to turn anyone away with kick-off looming.

Chief executive Bain said: "We had thought about making it all-ticket but with other pressures on the ticket office we felt this would be the best way.

"It should be a tremendous atmosphere and we really encourage fans to get there sharp if they are coming."

Chairman Sir David Murray added: "It should be a family thing.

"Earlier in the season, after we played East Stirling in the Cup, I looked outside and was amazed at the number of dads who brought young sons and daughters along to the game, maybe for the first time.

"That was when I realised we should be cutting the price of kids' season tickets and encouraging them to come to Ibrox.

"That's what I'm hoping to see on Wednesday night - dads who have seen the team in Barcelona in 1972 taking their kids along to feel part of something special."