Police Scotland have launched a probe after a Celtic supporter was caught mocking Rangers rivals with a vile Ibrox disaster taunt at yesterday’s Old Firm game.
Shocking footage circulating online has shown one Hoops fan mocking the Ibrox disaster by holding up his phone towards the Rangers supporters to display the number 66 on his screen.
The man then shows the number six twice with his fingers after putting his mobile away.
The number is in reference to the 66 Rangers fans who lost their lives in the Ibrox disaster 44 years ago in a crush after an Old Firm game on January 2, 1971.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”
Furious football fans from all sides bashed the clip taken at Ibrox after it was posted on X.
One labelled it as “Pathetic behaviour”, while another wrote: “Banter is one thing, but that’s not banter. That’s subhuman taking joy in others dying because they supported a team they hate.”
A third encouraged the Parkhead side to ban the man: “Life ban for this scumbag @CelticFC.”
The points were shared between the Old Firm rivals to Ibrox as the match finished 1-1 on Sunday, May 4, in a game which was not short of controversy on or off the park.
Rangers slammed their own fans for the “unacceptable” tifo display before the clash at Ibrox and the supporter who threw a bottle onto the pitch.
Ahead of the game, the Copland Road stand unfurled a huge banner with a famous photo of legendary Rangers boss Graeme Souness holding a double-barrelled shot gun in the direction of the Celtic fans with the words ‘take aim against the rebel scum’.
That has angered Ibrox chiefs, with the club in the final discussions with Americans over a takeover.
A Rangers spokesperson said: “Rangers Football Club condemns the actions of the individual who threw a bottle during today’s match.
“This behaviour has no place at our stadium. Steps have already been taken to identify the person responsible, and the club will take the strongest possible action once their identity is confirmed.
“We also acknowledge that the tifo displayed prior to kick-off crossed a line and was unacceptable. Our approach to supporter displays has always been built on trust, with the responsibility placed on groups to exercise good judgement.
“We will reflect on how these displays are managed and engage with supporter groups to ensure the right balance of trust, responsibility and oversight is maintained moving forward.
“Rangers is proud of its passionate fanbase, and we all share a duty to protect the standards and reputation of our club.”
Cyriel Dessers and Adam Idah scored, with a goal from Nicolas Raskin being disallowed for offside, as both teams exited Ibrox with the share of the spoils from the 1-1 draw.
