Celtic v Rangers controversy: ‘Silly’ development emerges as police get involved
Rangers secured the three points against Celtic at Parkhead and there were plenty of talking points from the game.
Gers beating the Hoops 3-2 was undoubtedly the main story but plenty of controversial incidents took place before and in the game as well.
Hamza Igamane also made the headlines by scoring a wonder goal in the dying stages of the contest.
Vaclav Cerny police probe brandished as a “silly” development
Vaclav Cerny was handed a start in the Old Firm derby but was taken off by the time Igamane scored the winner.
He was spotted on the sidelines spraying water on the Hoops fans as he celebrated the goal.
This has led to the police probing the Czech Republic international over his actions at Parkhead on Sunday, per the Scottish Sun.
| Stat | Celtic | Rangers |
| Possession | 72% | 28% |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 3 | 3 |
| Passes | 551 | 215 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
The 27-year-old was even spotted grinning in the aftermath of the incident but developments of the cops interfering appear to be taking things a step too far, per Rangers Review’s Jonny McFarlane.
He wrote on X: “Vaclav Cerny’s actions were clearly ill-advised in a powder-keg Old Firm game, but a police investigation? Deary me, that’s just silly.”
Barry Ferguson is expected to have a word with his Rangers players
Barry Ferguson is likely to advise Cerny and his teammates to avoid directly provoking opposing fans, even in jest, following the 3-2 victory over Celtic at Parkhead.
His act of spraying water on Hoops supporters while celebrating Igamane’s goal was a lighthearted moment, free of violence or malice, yet it sparked an unexpected police probe.
Ferguson would likely stress maintaining professionalism in the heated Old Firm atmosphere, where emotions run high, to prevent unnecessary escalation.
The incident, though trivial, highlights the rivalry’s intensity, but the police involvement feels bizarre and an overcorrection.
For Ferguson, it’s about channelling passion constructively, on the pitch, rather than risking silly off-field distractions, especially when no harm was done beyond a playful splash.