Rangers condemn 'unacceptable' disorder, call Scottish Cup quarter-final under scrutiny

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Following Sunday's Old Firm match at Ibrox where supporters and police were injured amidst significant crowd trouble, both clubs have issued strong statements condemning the unacceptable behaviour that marred Celtic's victory in their cup tie-quarterfinals against Rangers on Saturday evening; while fans are being arrested for disorderly conduct involving violence towards law enforcement officers.

Key Points

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Rangers has 'unequivocally' condemned recent fan disorder involving supporters, police officers who were injured.
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Celtic stated that examples of unacceptable behaviour must be addressed following the clash at Ibrox on Sunday.
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Both clubs have called for an independent review into events surrounding their Scottish Cup quarter-final match.

Developments

[Mar 12, 20:35] BBC News reports Rangers and Celtic react to Old Firm fan disorder with both clubs condemning the unacceptable behaviour involving injured supporters and police officers; a number of arrests were made.

[Mar 12, 18:40] Rangers 'unequivocally condemn' Sunday's Old Firm fan disorder while supporting an independent review into the Scottish Cup quarter-final match at Ibrox; supporters and police were injured.

[Mar 12, 18:30] Rangers condemned clashes after Celtic won their cup tie but warned everyone must be prepared to face scrutiny four days on from the event where both clubs faced criticism for failing to speak out.

[Mar 12, 18:30] Rangers vowed to weed out hooligans who wreaked havoc in Sunday's Old Firm shame game after finally breaking their silence on the shameful end of Celtic match at Ibrox.

[Mar 12, 18:30] Rangers broke their silence with a statement and will welcome an independent review into events in immediate aftermath after crowd trouble occurred during Sunday's Old Firm cup tie match at Ibrox.

Rangers & Celtic react to Old Firm fan disorder

Feeds.bbci.co.uk 2d ago

Rangers 'unequivocally condemn' Old Firm fan disorder

Sports.yahoo.com 3d ago

Rangers have unequivocally condemned Old Firm fan disorder following a clash between Celtic fans at Ibroxi and police officers that resulted in injuries. The Scottish FA has launched an independent review into match events to prevent future incidents, while Rangers vowed robust action against those convicted of breaches but also expressed dismay over graffiti mocking the 1970s disaster where six supporters died.

Rangers: Everyone must be prepared to face proper scrutiny over Ibrox clashes

Skysports 3d ago

Rangers condemned "unacceptable" disorder at Ibrox following Celtic's Scottish Cup quarter-final win after both clubs were previously criticized by police for silence. The club has welcomed an independent review into the match events and warned all parties, including fans facing convictions or sanctions like stadium bans, to prepare for proper scrutiny of their actions.

Rangers finally break Celtic shame game silence as they slam 'unacceptable' scenes and vow to defend club's reputation

Dailyrecord.co.uk [email protected] (Ryan McDonald) 3d ago

Rangers break silence on Celtic cup tie crowd disorder with 473-word statement as review is called for

Scotsman Mark Atkinson 3d ago

Rangers issued an apology and called for a thorough review following crowd disorder, pyrotechnics, nine arrests, and vandalism at Sunday's Scottish Cup match against Celtic. The incident has prompted the Scottish FA to commission an independent investigation into safety operations while both clubs face scrutiny over their respective fan behaviors during post-match celebrations in Ibrox Stadium.