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John Swinney Criticizes Rangers and Celtic for Delayed Condemnation of Fan Disorder
John Swinney criticized Rangers and Celtic for waiting four days to condemn violent disorder at the Scottish Cup quarter-final, where nine arrests followed pitch invasions and clashes.
- On Thursday, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney criticised Rangers FC and Celtic FC for taking four days to condemn the disorder at Ibrox on March 8.
- Supporters stormed the Ibrox pitch after Celtic won on penalties, clashing with stewards and police as nine arrests followed, Police Scotland Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen said.
- Mr Swinney also accused some fans of attending with 'malicious intent' and questioned wearing balaclavas, saying he would not take his teenage son to an Old Firm match.
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It took ‘too long’ for Celtic and Rangers to condemn fan disorder – Swinney
Police and stewards were attacked when supporters of both clubs stormed the pitch following the Scottish Cup quarter final tie last Sunday.
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John Swinney said it took too long for Celtic and Rangers to condemn disorder that broke out after last Sunday’s cup tie (Andrew Milligan/PA) Andrew Milligan Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has sharply criticized Rangers and Celtic for taking four days to condemn the violence that erupted at last Sunday's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox Stadium. Supporters of both clubs stormed the pitch after the match ended on penalties, and steward…
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