Tom English is outraged after a Rangers supporter threw an object at Celtic midfielder Arne Engels at Ibrox on Thursday.
The Bears won 3-0 on January 2, but the game was overshadowed by a fan’s idiotic behavior in the final moments.
Ianis Hagi, Robin Propper, and Danilo scored to give Philippe Clement his first Old Firm victory, but ramifications could follow shortly.
Speaking on BBC Sportsound (January 2, 17:24) English couldn’t believe what he was seeing as the game came to a close at Ibrox.
“Absolutely disgusting,” he stated.
“What kind of foolishness are we dealing with here? When your team is putting on a strong performance and winning 3-0, your first thought is to throw coins at an opposing player.
“Thuggery.”
Rangers win hit by silly controversy.
This is exactly why, despite recent advances, away fans will not be allowed to return to Old Firm games.
Yes, everyone wants that earth-shaking atmosphere, especially during these games, but there is a narrow line that was crossed many than once today.
Hagi and Nicolas Raskin were thrown into the corner and left to interrogate the fans after the incident, and whomever was responsible must be punished swiftly if discovered.
This isn’t the first time Rangers or Celtic fans have caused trouble this season, with terrible scenes in Glasgow preceding, during, and following the Premier Sports Cup final.
Despite a strong Old Firm win for the first time in years, it is slightly overshadowed by this episode, which will undoubtedly result in punishment for the club.
Something has to change, or it will continue to happen at Ibrox and Parkhead in the coming games, not just this season but in the future.
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