Overview
- Rangers issued an unequivocal condemnation of the on‑pitch clashes, backed an independent review, and pledged bans and ticketing sanctions for offenders while calling Ibrox Disaster graffiti vile and shameful.
- Celtic interim chairman Brian Wilson resisted blanket criticism, describing the pitch overspill as a euphoric celebration pending evidence of violence, and outlined a conditional route for the Green Brigade to return under Safety Advisory Group requirements.
- The Scottish FA confirmed a fully independent review of matchday safety and security, with its compliance officer gathering evidence for any alleged breaches under the Judicial Panel Protocol.
- Police Scotland reported nine arrests linked to incidents at Ibrox and continues criminal and operational inquiries as Chief Constable Jo Farrell rebuked the clubs’ delayed responses and pressed for action on ultra groups.
- First Minister John Swinney condemned the disorder, said he would not take his son to an Old Firm fixture, and indicated the government will consider tightening football banning orders.