Celtic v Rangers Old Firm amusement prompts 19 captures

Less than 20 individuals were captured as a large number of fans went to the first Old Firm conflict in just about three years. 


WNO-Police said the lion's share of fans at the League Cup semi-last match in the middle of Rangers and Celtic were decently carried on.

An aggregate of 19 captures were made, with 10 of those for charged partisan breaks of the peace.

Strains were high at Hampden Park in what was the first amusement between the clubs subsequent to Rangers' liquidation in 2012.

Celtic facilitated to a 2-0 triumph in the midst of a substantial police vicinity at the stadium.

Officers were likewise conveyed in Glasgow downtown area and at significant transport center points some time recently, amid and after the match.

Occasion leader Chief Superintendent Andy Bates, said: "Obviously the larger part of the 50,000 fans were here to appreciate the diversion and backing their particular group; they merit credit for their phenomenal conduct.

"On the other hand, once more, it is the minority of fans who ruined the event by for instance setting off flares and singing partisan melodies.

"We managed any episodes quickly and with least interruption.

"As at 5pm, 19 men have been captured for various offenses - generally affirmed minor open request offenses however including 10 captures for asserted partisan Bops (ruptures of the peace)."

Eleven men will show up at Glasgow Sheriff Court, while five are the subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal, and three have been issued with an altered punishment notice.


The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) said it had a potential crowd of 129 million outside of the UK, with telecasters in the US, Australia, Europe and Asia screening it.

Celtic will now meet Dundee United who beat Aberdeen 2-1 in the first semi-last at Hampden yesterday.

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