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Football fans from across Scotland have teamed up to fight far-right extremism.

Supporters from the Old Firm, Hibs, Aberdeen, Ayr United, Dundee and Dundee United are among those who have joined a new group called Football Lads and Lasses Against Fascism (FLAF).

The group’s mission statement reads: “It’s time now for those fans who oppose the rise of the right at football to stand up and be counted.

“Our reason for launching this initiative is based on the alarming and rapid growth of the far-right and fascist groups, particularly among football firms and other supporters.”

Earlier this year, the Record revealed that one of the biggest far right street movements in the UK – the Football Lads Alliance – were trying to spread their message in Scotland.

Speaking of the extremists, FLAF added: “As well as mobilising against their marches, we need to counter them at our own clubs, by whatever means is necessary, from leaflet and sticker campaigns to gentle persuasion.”

About 8500 fans from league and non-league clubs in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland have joined FLAF.

Tens of thousands of FLAF stickers have been produced and fans are using them to cover FLA stickers.

Supporters from Spanish, Australian, American and German clubs have given their backing to FLAF.