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Police investigate ‘unacceptable’ Rangers banner shown during draw with Celtic

Scotland’s first minister, John Swinney, condemned an “unacceptable” banner displayed by Rangers fans after police launched an investigation into a giant image of Graeme Souness holding a shotgun.

A tifo display in the Copland Stand before Sunday’s Premiership match against Celtic depicted former Rangers manager Souness holding a double-barreled shotgun, with the words “Take aim against the rebel scum” underneath. It was one of several flashpoints that resulted in police involvement after the 1-1 draw. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the banner and inquiries are ongoing.”

Continue reading…Tifo display featured Graeme Souness holding a shotgunPolice check footage of Celtic fan mocking Ibrox disasterScotland’s first minister, John Swinney, condemned an “unacceptable” banner displayed by Rangers fans after police launched an investigation into a giant image of Graeme Souness holding a shotgun.A tifo display in the Copland Stand before Sunday’s Premiership match against Celtic depicted former Rangers manager Souness holding a double-barreled shotgun, with the words “Take aim against the rebel scum” underneath. It was one of several flashpoints that resulted in police involvement after the 1-1 draw. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the banner and inquiries are ongoing.” Continue reading…

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