Ex-Celtic boss Gordon Strachan calls for action after 'despicable' Old Firm violenceThe Old Firm between Rangers and Celtic on Sunday was overshadowed by a pitch invasion at Ibrox - and Gordon Strachan has voiced his opinion on potential solutions to the problemView 2 Images Fans invaded the pitch at Ibrox (Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)Former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan believes that future Old Firm matches should be played without away fans following the eruption of violence on Sunday. Celtic's win over rivals Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup quarter final was overshadowed by a pitch invasion at Ibrox. ‌Fans of both teams swarmed the pitch, with flares thrown and the police forced to separate the two sides in ugly scenes. ‌“It’s great to see two different sets of colours in the ground during an Old Firm game – but is it really worth it?” he said to Covers.com. ‌“Is it worth having both sets of fans at the Old Firm?

Source: Express March 09, 2026 16:36 UTC