Celtic Football Club has issued a statement addressing a deeply troubling incident during the recent Old Firm clash, where a supporter was seen mocking the victims of the Ibrox Disaster. The club’s response comes amid growing public outrage and police involvement, with potential action being considered against the individual responsible.
This moment serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities fans carry when representing their club, especially during fixtures as emotionally charged as the Old Firm derby. The Ibrox Disaster, which claimed 66 lives in 1971, remains a painful chapter in Scottish football history and deserves solemn respect from all quarters. Mocking such a tragedy is not only disrespectful to the victims and their families but also undermines the spirit of sportsmanship and human decency.
Celtic’s statement rightly condemns the actions of the individual and reaffirms its stance against behaviour that promotes hatred or insensitivity. In these moments, unity must take precedence over rivalry. Football is a game of passion, but it must never become a platform for cruelty. The hope now is that appropriate action will be taken to reinforce accountability and to remind all supporters that some lines should never be crossed—regardless of the colours they wear.
