Celtic v Rangers controversy: ‘Silly’ development emerges as police get involved

Gers beating the Hoops 3-2 was undoubtedly the main story but plenty of controversial incidents took place before and in the game as well.

This has led to the police probing the Czech Republic international over his actions at Parkhead on Sunday,

The 27-year-old was even spotted grinning in the aftermath of the incident but developments of the cops interfering appear to be taking things a step too far, per Rangers Review’s Jonny McFarlane

He wrote on X: “Vaclav Cerny’s actions were clearly ill-advised in a powder-keg Old Firm game, but a police investigation? Deary me, that’s just silly.”

Barry Ferguson is likely to advise Cerny and his teammates to avoid directly provoking opposing fans, even in jest, following the 3-2 victory over Celtic at Parkhead.

His act of spraying water on Hoops supporters while celebrating Igamane’s goal was a lighthearted moment, free of violence or malice, yet it sparked an unexpected police probe.

Ferguson would likely stress maintaining professionalism in the heated Old Firm atmosphere, where emotions run high, to prevent unnecessary escalation.

The incident, though trivial, highlights the rivalry’s intensity, but the police involvement feels bizarre and an overcorrection.

For Ferguson, it’s about channelling passion constructively, on the pitch, rather than risking silly off-field distractions, especially when no harm was done beyond a playful splash.

Hamza Igamane emerged as the hero for Barry Ferguson‘s side after they found themselves under the cosh in the wake of the Hoops nullifying Nicolas Raskin and Mohamed Diomande’s first-half goals.

Brendan Rodgers’ men looked to capitalise on their second-half surge, but the Moroccan stunned the Celtic Park crowd by nicking an 88th-minute winner.

Raskin was one of the standout performers for Rangers, assisting Diomande’s goal after scoring the opener, and later took to social media to express his joy at contributing towards the win.