Celtic back fans as SFA review Ibrox disorder
Martin O’Neill calls Ibrox atmosphere ‘magical’ after Celtic’s penalties win, laments disorder and fears full away allocations may go. Says full crowds add to Old Firm spectacle.
Peter Grant rejects burnout claims after Callum McGregor’s 47 straight games, as O’Neill rules him out vs Motherwell and stays coy on layoff. Grant insists Celtic should play their best when fit.
Celtic vs Motherwell, Sat 14 Mar, 3pm at Parkhead. No UK TV or stream due to blackout; overseas via club TV. Ref John Beaton, VAR Kevin Clancy. Win would cut Hearts’ lead to two points temporarily.
Stephen Robinson leaves St Mirren for Aberdeen, meaning he will miss facing Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final. O’Neill’s side meet St Mirren before the split and then at Hampden in April.
Barry Ferguson laments Ibrox violence and vandalism after Celtic’s cup shootout win, doubts full away allocations will return, and urges Rangers to win nine straight league games to lift gloom.
Celtic’s Brian Wilson refuses to condemn supporters after Ibrox pitch incursions post 5-4 pens win, welcomes SFA review. Rangers label disorder ‘unacceptable’ and vow sanctions; nine arrests made.
Peter Grant backs Reo Hatate, dismisses claims he ‘chucked it’. Midfielder’s game-changing Ibrox cameo and tireless cup display hailed amid Celtic’s title and Scottish Cup push.
Rangers condemn ‘unacceptable’ Ibrox disorder after Celtic’s shootout win, back independent review, promise bans, and decry graffiti on Ibrox Disaster. SFA compliance probe under way.
Denmark coach weighs Kasper Schmeichel’s selection amid illness lay-off at Celtic, with playing time key. He cites competition with Mads Hermansen and Filip Jorgensen ahead of play-offs.
Aiden McGeady names loudest Sutton, Hartson, Lennon; best trainer Petrov; worst trainer Agathe; toughest teammate Bobo Balde; best jokers O’Dea, Brown, Boruc; most trusted for pens Larsson, Nakamura.
A 47-year-old Rangers fan charged after Ibrox chaos, alleged attack on Celtic staff, is sacked by Glenbuck 2016s youth side as Police Scotland pursue incidents from the cup tie.
Report claims Robbie Keane is Celtic’s frontrunner for permanent job, with Jens Berthel Askou and Craig Bellamy also under consideration. Keane’s Maccabi Tel Aviv past and Spurs interest noted.
Artur Boruc reflects on Celtic years and reveals past struggles with addiction, support from AA, and challenges after retiring, while expressing hope for a brighter future.
Interim chairman Brian Wilson says Green Brigade can return if they accept Safety Advisory Group conditions on stewarding, policing and overcrowding. Police Scotland opposed earlier reinstatement.
