Ex-Leicester boss inspires Celtic win but clash marred by ugly pitch invasion

CommentsSportLeigh Curtis Derby County Writer and Andy Sims Press Association17:21, 08 Mar 2026The aftermath of the Scottish Cup tie between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox, which saw clashes between fans, has been labelled a "disgrace" and "an embarrassment for Scottish football".

The Scottish Football Association is conducting an investigation following the pitch invasion by hundreds of supporters after Celtic's victory in the penalty shoot-out.

Former Leicester City boss Martin O'Neill inspired a first Celtic win at Ibrox in the Scottish Cup for the first time since 1957.

But at the end of the game flares were thrown into the Celtic end as a number of fans from both clubs ended up on the pitch.

A statement from the association read: "The Scottish FA condemns the behaviour from supporters entering the field of play following today's Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-Final at Ibrox Stadium.

"An investigation will be carried out immediately in line with the Judicial Panel Protocol."

Former Scotland player Charlie Adam voiced his disappointment on talkSPORT, stating: "It's a disgrace.

"It's a sad day for Scottish football. For the Old Firm that we talk about being our leadership teams and (what) they represent, it's an embarrassment for our game.

"It's an embarrassment for Scottish football. This should not be happening. In this day and age this should not be happening and we have to get control of it quickly because if it doesn't it'll keep escalating and escalating and there'll be big, big problems."