Rangers have condemned "draconian and heavy-handed" policing during the Europa League tie against Nice.
The club released a strongly-worded statement after "several unacceptable incidents" at the match with the safety of supporters "jeopardised" by disorganised policing.
Rangers chiefs had held extensive talks with UEFA the Football Supporters' Europe group and local French authorities over fears of problematic experiences for travelling supporters.
Despite the discussions, supporters were "badly let down" by security with plans reportedly changed with no warning offered to the club and numerous pieces of communication provided being incorrect.
Rangers officials are in talks with UEFA and FSE over the issues - which caused distress to supporters - with fans urged to come forward with any details, images or video footage.
A statement read: "Rangers FC is deeply concerned over several unacceptable incidents in Nice last night where our supporters’ safety was jeopardised.
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"For some weeks now, the club has engaged with UEFA, Football Supporters’ Europe (FSE) and the local French authorities, with intelligence suggesting this match had potential to be problematic based on the experiences of other visiting clubs.
"Despite that significant work, our supporters were badly let down by the draconian security operation imposed by the local authorities being poorly organised and executed. This operation was changed on several occasions with no prior warning given to Rangers staff on the ground.
"Much of the communication provided to Rangers in advance also proved to be incorrect, with items such as power banks taken for storage during the match.
"The heavy-handed tactics used by the local police force were also unwarranted and caused serious distress for many of our supporters.
"The club remains in dialogue with UEFA and FSE, and is inviting supporters affected by events last night to contact SLO@rangers.co.uk with details, images and video footage.
"The club want to put on record our thanks to our supporters for their backing last night, and for their patience as these issues were dealt with."
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