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Shock moment Rangers fans clash in stands after Celtic defeat

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Shock moment Rangers fans clash in stands after Celtic defeat
Shock moment Rangers fans clash in stands after Celtic defeat

RANGERS fans were spotted clashing among themselves in the stands at Ibrox after today's devastating defeat to Celtic.

Shock images have emerged showing a section of the Rangers support in a furious altercation with one another at full-time.

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Rangers fans were furious at full-time
The section of supporters clashed with one another in the Broomloan Stand
The section of supporters clashed with one another in the Broomloan Stand
Other fans tried to separate those involved
Other fans tried to separate those involved

It was a nightmare afternoon for the sell-out home crowd at Ibrox as Brendan Rodgers' Celtic came out on top to win 1-0 in the first derby clash of the season.

Kyogo's first half strike was the difference and Light Blues fans were left fuming at manager Michael Beale as the Gers now sit four points behind their Glasgow rivals after just four games.

Tempers were high inside at full-time as loud boos were directed at the manager and his players.

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But shockingly supporters started turning on one another inside the stadium, leading to a heated exchange breaking out in the Broomloan Stand at the end of the match.

A small number of fans were seen going head-to-head with each other whilst others were trying to defuse the situation.

One shirtless man was held back by fellow supporters as he tried to square up to another fan whilst someone wearing a black cap could be seen attempting to throw a punch.

It's unclear what the altercation was over but a girl in the vicinity could be seen in tears and holding her face.

One eye witness to the flashpoint said: "You could see there was clearly a disagreement among some fans.

"Some ultras came over to that area of the Broomloan Stand after the game but I don't know what sparked the incident.

"One girl was left in tears by it all.

"The players could see it too. As they were walking off they looked up to see what was going on."

It was a shameful ending to what had already been a bitterly disappointing afternoon for Rangers fans.

Several players stayed on the pitch at full-time to applaud the support but majority of those in attendance weren't having it.

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Fans made their feelings heard and loud boos greeted the dejected stars as they made their way down the tunnel.

One irate supporter was spotted repeatedly telling the players to "f*** off," pointing at a few saying "you, you and you - f*** off" and demanding them to leave the stadium.

Another fan behind did similar, while another camera shot showed a group of supporters visibly telling the players to get off the pitch.

Gers boss Beale had already come under heavy criticism following their Champions League play-off humbling to PSV midweek - but the manager now faces severe pressure.

Beale will need time to assess today's defeat but he has two weeks to do just that before fixtures resume after the international break.

A Police Scotland spokesperson told the Scottish Sun:

“We were made aware of a disturbance within Ibrox Stadium following the football match on Sunday, 3 September, 2023.

“No police action was required.”

It's understood the situation was dealt with by stewards.

SunSport has contacted Rangers over the incident at Ibrox.


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David Fowler

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