Celtic players were subjected to intense insults as they were sent off from Parkhead after the derby defeat, with even famous rapper Stormzy caught in the violent aftermath. The Hoops lost 3-1 to arch-rivals Rangers, but have since moved level with Rangers in the Scottish Premiership standings. Furious fans lingered long after the final whistle, expressing their disappointment with the team’s performance and protesting the current state of the club.
Metal barriers were installed at the exits as the players departed the stadium, with Liam Scales leading the procession, furious supporters shouting abuse, and Auston Trusty, Yan and the injured Jota following close behind. Captain Callum McGregor tried to ignore the abuse and Kieran Tierney and Alistair Johnston, who were also injured, followed suit.
James Forrest, injured Cameron Carter-Vickers and Anthony Ralston were all sent off as one fan shouted: “Someone apologize” and another declared: “Admit it’s not enough.”
Music sensation Stormzy was seen at the match as he exited the stadium through the opposite entrance to chants of “Stormzy is an asshole” and “Stormzy should be sacked”. Immediately after the match, thousands of fans gathered at Parkhead’s main entrance to voice their anger at the board.
Coach Wilfried Nancy said: “That’s understandable. I think they were behind us in the first half and pushed us in a good way. And then it’s understandable for them to be disappointed with the fact that we had a lot of chances to win the game.”
“Again, the same thing happened in a lot of games in the past. And I think they really enjoyed the first half. They saw a team, players who are giving their all with and without the ball. So they understand the direction we want to go, but in a consistent way for 95 minutes.”
“Then, the fact that I know what this game means, and my disappointment for them. But what I can tell them is, what we did in that particular moment in the first half and second half, this is what we want to do. But at the same time, we also know that it’s not acceptable. Conceding goals like this is not acceptable. We know that. And this is something we’re going to work on.”
