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Harri Burton

Tue 10 March 2026 11:00, UK

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Celtic‘s board have major questions to answer after the supporters’ behaviour at the full-time whistle against Rangers.

That is according to journalist Keith Jackson, who was absolutely appalled watching the “astonishing” scenes unfold at Ibrox after the Hoops claimed victory in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.

Both sets of supporters poured onto the pitch after Tomas Cvancara’s winning penalty on Sunday, 8 March, having to be separated by Police and staff at Ibrox.

Celtic remain in the Scottish Premiership title race, as well as reaching the Scottish Cup semi-finals, but there could be serious repercussions after the fan behaviour during the most recent Old Firm clash.

Keith Jackson appalled by Celtic ultras at Ibrox

In late 2025, Celtic banned the club’s ultras, the Green Brigade, from attending games, but all of that appeared to fly out of the window against Rangers at Ibrox.

Writing for the Daily Record (10 March), Jackson said: “It’s actually quite astonishing that, although the North Curve at Celtic Park has been shut down this season, the Green Brigade was still able to bring its banners into the away end at Ibrox at the weekend.

“Exactly how did this happen? Was this banned group sold match tickets directly by a club which has publicly disowned it? Or were they the ones caught on mobile phone footage, storming in through the turnstiles and bowling their way past security?”

Both clubs are destined to be punished by the Scottish FA, but the scenes have sparked calls for much worse, including huge fines, lifetime bans, or even having Old Firm games played behind closed doors.

What did Martin O’Neill make of the scenes at Ibrox?

It is safe to say that nobody was proud of the scenes at Ibrox. But Martin O’Neill seemingly refused to speak negatively about the fans.

Speaking to the media after the game, O’Neill said, “It’s a big derby game, and I think there was a lot of jubilation at us winning. The fans spilt over, and I suppose it is very difficult to quell that.

“As we were making our way back, there was some kind of fracas, and someone had tried to get on the field. It’s unfortunate [scenes at the end], but hopefully it doesn’t dilute the performance in terms of character.“

Debates and conversations around the situation are likely to continue for weeks, and the fallout is only going to get worse.

Emotions might get even more out of hand next time, especially with Hearts pushing ahead for the Scottish Premiership title, and the possibility of neither of the Old Firm rivals lifting silverware this term.