Rangers fans unveil giant ‘rebel scum’ banner with picture of Graeme Souness with shotgun before clash with Celtic
RANGERS fans unfurled a provocative banner before kick-off against Celtic in the final Old Firm match of the season.
The final derby showdown of the season saw Hoops fans return to an away league encounter at Ibrox for the first time in more than two years.
That’s after the fan lockout that had prevented away supporters attending matches at their rivals’ stadiums was finally ended before the previous clash at Celtic Park.
The last time Celtic supporters were at a derby at Ibrox was to see a thrilling 2-2 draw back in January 2023.
As the teams made their way out in front of a raucous capacity crowd, a giant display was unfurled in the Copland Stand.
The massive tifo contained a massive image of Gers legend Graeme Souness pointing a shotgun.
The positioning of the shotgun itself on the banner appeared to be pointing directly towards where the Celtic supporters were sitting.
They’re sat in the opposite corner of the stadium from the display in the corner between the Broomloan and Sandy Jardine stands.
The bottom of the banner carried the words: “Take aim against the rebel scum.”
The image of Souness used in the banner is a real picture taken back in June 1982 ahead of Scotland’s World Cup clash against New Zealand.
Just over a month ago, Rangers were hit with a suspended stadium closure by Uefa in relation to a previous banner display.
The ultras section, within the Copland Stand, unfurled a banner during the Europa League clash with Fenerbahce at Ibrox.
It read: “Keep woke foreign ideologies out. Defend Europe.”
Rangers subsequently blasted their own fans over the banner that was deemed ‘racist and/or discriminatory’ by Uefa.
The club fumed: “It is, however, deeply saddening and frankly embarrassing that the club is now set to face significant sanctions for the actions of a very small minority.
“Firstly, the club has been charged by UEFA after a handful of supporters displayed what UEFA describe as a “racist and/or discriminatory banner” at last Thursday’s Ibrox meeting with Fenerbahce.
“Rangers is a modern, progressive football club, and we are fiercely proud of our diverse playing squads, workforce and support. For the club to be charged with such a matter in 2025 is shameful, and the disdain for those responsible will be shared by the overwhelming majority of our supporters.
“This charge will bring consequences for the club, while the club is also working to identify those responsible and will ensure they also face consequences.”
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