Rangers v Celtic: David Edgar enraged at shocking moment
Rangers and Celtic played out a 1-1 draw at Ibrox on Sunday, but the contest was marred by controversial moments.
Cyriel Dessers and Adam Idah scored in the Old Firm clash and both sides shared the points.
Gers were looking to end the season on a high after a disappointing run-in, but failed to take advantage of a Celtic side that had nothing to play for, as they had secured the title.
David Edgar calls out ‘Moronic’ people for throwing bottles in the Rangers v Celtic clash
A glass bottle, along with a number of other things, were thrown onto the pitch during the Old Firm derby.
Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo had to remove things off the pitch, including stuff inside his penalty area, in what has been labelled a “shock moment” by the Sun.
| Result | Competition | Date | Venue |
| Celtic 3-0 Rangers | Scottish Premiership | 1 September | Celtic Park |
| Rangers 3-3 Celtic AET (Celtic win 8-7 on penalties) | Premier Sports Cup | 15 December | Hampden Park |
| Rangers 3-0 Celtic | Scottish Premiership | 2 January | Ibrox |
| Celtic 2-3 Rangers | Scottish Premiership | 16 March | Celtic Park |
| Rangers 1-1 Celtic | Scottish Premiership | 4 May | Ibrox |
Along with a bottle, the keeper was even seen removing plastic drinking cups from the pitch.
While fortunately it did not damage any Rangers or Celtic player, this unacceptable act was called out by David Edgar.
He wrote on X, reaction to Gers’ condemnation of the incident, saying: “Quite right on the people throwing objects. It’s moronic.”
Scottish FA and Police Scotland must act swiftly
The repeated throwing of missiles, including a glass bottle, vapes and plastic cups, in Sinisalo’s direction in the Old Firm derby is utterly unacceptable, endangering player safety and tarnishing the game’s integrity.
Such reckless acts, as seen when substitute Neraysho Kasanwirjo had to remove dangerous debris, reflect a disturbing trend in recent derbies, with prior incidents targeting Celtic’s Matt O’Riley and staff.
These actions risk serious injury and escalate tensions in an already volatile fixture, undermining the passion of the rivalry.
Authorities, including Police Scotland and the Scottish FA, must act swiftly to identify perpetrators using CCTV and impose lifetime bans to deter future incidents.
Strong penalties are essential to protect players, staff, and fans, ensuring football remains a safe spectacle.