Rangers await Old Firm sanctions after Ibrox disorder
Kieran Dowell’s form at Hull has been underwhelming since leaving Rangers, suggesting no Ibrox regret. With Andreas Skov Olsen inconsistent, Rangers may still target a new wide player this summer.
Police Scotland warn large away allocations at Old Firm may be scrapped after clashes and flares at Ibrox. Nine arrests after Rangers’ Scottish Cup exit to Celtic on penalties, with officers injured.
Rangers visit St Mirren in the Premiership. John Beaton McLean referees, with Daniel McFarlane and Frank Connor as assistants. Chris Graham is VAR, assisted by Graeme Leslie.
Kevin Thomson praises chairman Andrew Cavenagh’s ‘imposing’ style and £40m-backed recruitment, tipping Rangers to be title favourites next season despite this year’s six-point gap after the Celtic cup exit.
Kris Boyd predicts away fans will be barred from Old Firm derbies after ‘despicable’ scenes post Rangers’ shootout loss. PFA Scotland condemn disorder as both clubs await likely sanctions.
Ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett brands Celtic’s Auston Trusty a ‘cheat’ for going down after minimal contact from Rangers’ Youssef Chermiti in an Ibrox flashpoint. Ref Don Robertson took no action.
Celtic stand-in captain Liam Scales hails momentum from Ibrox draw and cup shootout win over Rangers, targets trophies, and says the post-match mayhem was ‘not ideal’ for Scottish football.
Celtic celebrate another shootout win over Rangers at Ibrox to reach the Scottish Cup semis, adding to past penalty successes cited in a Celtic-focused retrospective.
Peter Lovenkrands says Rangers lack ‘big characters’, citing 2-2 v Celtic and the Scottish Cup shootout loss. He names James Tavernier, Jack Butland, Nico Raskin and John Souttar as leaders but wants more.
Michael Stewart retracts ‘bombscare’ tag for Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, praising his improvement, set-piece threat and form under Danny Rohl. Alan Hutton agrees the centre-back has grown.
Rangers and Celtic face SFA and police probes after Ibrox disorder, with verdicts expected in about two weeks. Potential sanctions like fines or partial closures are mooted, with Ibrox procedures under scrutiny.
James Tavernier, out of contract this season, says he remains focused on the title after missing the Old Firm start. With Rangers out of the cup, his final game could be the league finale in May.
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Column calls for strict sanctions, even points deductions, to curb ultras after Ibrox chaos involving Rangers and Celtic fans, urging clubs and authorities to act decisively against disorder.
After Rangers’ cup exit to Celtic, Tuur Rommens posted a birthday message on Instagram, a move viewed as poorly timed despite his strong display. Focus now turns to the Premiership chase.
Ex-Rangers midfielder Joey Barton, 43, arrested with another man on suspicion of Section 18 wounding after an alleged assault in Huyton. Victim sustained facial and rib injuries.
Presenter Ewen Cameron claims Danny Rohl will go in summer, tipping Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard for Rangers after the Celtic cup exit and dropped points. Club stance unchanged for now.
