Swinney slams 'utterly unacceptable' Old Firm violence as calls for away fan ban grow

Rosie Lewis Mon, 9 March 2026 at 12:50 pm UTC·3 min read John Swinney has condemned the violence that followed yesterday's Old Firm clash, calling it "completely and utterly unacceptable". Disorder broke out after Sunday’s Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox between Rangers and Celtic, which ended in a penalty shootout win for the visitors.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Celtic fans stormed the pitch after the final whistle, followed by Rangers supporters, leading to violent clashes, vandalism and injuries to members of the public and police. Fans ran onto the pitch at full time (Image: PA) Fans arriving at Ibrox Old Firm yesterday (Image: Robert Perry) Scotland’s...