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John Swinney 'Wouldn't Take Son to Old Firm Match' After Derby Day Chaos
First Minister John Swinney called the disorder at the Rangers-Celtic match intolerable and plans to review football banning orders if re-elected in May.
- In response to weekend scenes, the First Minister John Swinney said he would not take his teenage son Matthew to an Old Firm match.
- After last Sunday’s Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, supporters stormed the pitch, attacking stewards and police, leading to a number of arrests, said the source.
- Swinney warned, 'The risk to other fans, to members of the stewarding staff, to police officers, to players, was terrible', and stopped short of suggesting closed-doors matches.
- Following the disorder, clubs and police signalled immediate disciplinary and criminal responses as Rangers FC condemned the scenes and warned that convicted individuals could face withdrawal of ticket privileges and stadium bans while Police Scotland pursues those responsible.
- Looking to longer-term fixes, Swinney noted a concluded consultation on football banning orders, which will be reviewed in the next Parliament.
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C 38%
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