Celtic

The rival fans couldn't resist a brutal brawl on Sunday morning hours before the two teams come head-to-head in the Viaplay Cup final at Hampden Park on ...

A group dressed in black, with some wearing red white and blue hats, shout and cheer as the chase appears to come to an end. The Viaplay Cup Final between Rangers and Celtic kicks off at 3pm. A video shared on social media shows fans kicking off outside the ground which is believed to have broken out at around 9am on Sunday. In another clip, police could be seen parked at the bottom of Brownlie Street as the sets of supporters appeared to become separated. Punches were thrown between the sets of supporters as one person could be seen being hit to the floor before being kicked by a number of fans, the [Celtic ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/celtic-fc)and [Rangers ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/rangers-fc)fans have been spotted clashing outside Hampden Park ahead of the Old Firm final.

The rival fans fought outside Hampden at around 8:50am as they made their way to the stadium to set up displays.

We are asking anyone with information that can assist with our enquiries to get in touch.” “Police Scotland will be writing to the football authorities and clubs with an expectation that they will review the circumstances and take appropriate action moving forward, we are committed to working with them in this regard. “Supporters intent on disorder clashed outside the stadium on and around Somerville Drive with police intervention required to prevent escalation and disperse both sets of supporters. He said: “Prior to the match fans from both clubs were granted pre-arranged access, by the stadium operator, to set up displays – Celtic on Saturday, 25 February, and Rangers on the morning before the match on Sunday, 26 February. [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/) and [Rangers](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/) fans clashed before the [League Cup Final](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/) outside Hampden Park. The rival mobs encountered one and other at around 8:50am on Sunday, February 26 as they made their way to the stadium to set up displays.

Anon: Why oh why do Rangers keep playing Goldson? Easy to blame just one player, but he's a constant liability. Gets caught out of positions regularly, ducks ...

With hindsight the team selection was wrong and we yet again failed to deal with Hatate and Kyogo. Ross: Yet again Rangers' “big name” players failed to deliver in the first half - they just never turned up. We saw it when Gio was in charge, and we've seen it with Beale (albeit being better able to recover).

The event includes a host of former players from that season including Simon Donnelly of Rutherglen and Tom Boyd of Bothwell.

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It was an enthralling day the national stadium as Celtic ran out winners and retained the League Cup trophy.

But this was the acid test of this Rangers side and Celtic proved they are too strong on their day. CRAIG : Not if they turn up and their big players play as they can. Rangers biggest regret will be Michael Beale’s decision to leave Nicolas Raskin on the bench for more than an hour even though his midfield was malfunctioning from the start. FRASER: It was huge given that Celtic doubled their lead five minutes later. FRASER: That despite some noises coming out the Rangers camp the gap is still pretty substantial. FRASER WILSON: Kyogo’s instincts were key but, as is so often the case, captain marvel Callum McGregor was the driving force.

Kyogo Furuhashi scores twice as Celtic get the better of Old Firm rivals Rangers at a tumultuous Hampden to retain the Viaplay Cup.

- Squad number42Player nameMcGregorAverage rating - Squad number1Player nameHartAverage rating - Squad number13Player nameCantwellAverage rating - Squad number8Player nameJackAverage rating - Squad number4Player nameLundstramAverage rating - Squad number20Player nameMorelosAverage rating - Squad number1Player nameMcGregorAverage rating - Squad number2Player nameTavernierAverage rating Wingers Maeda and Jota were not quite at the same level but Kyogo, who sunk Hibernian in the final last year, more than compensated with two poacher's goals, once again proving elusive for defenders with his smart movement. Celtic made the most of that let-off, with Kyogo knocking in his second goal of the day soon after. The angle was tight, but it was a bad miss from the winger, who had Morelos screaming for a pass. The veteran goalkeeper got up swiftly to push away a low shot from Jota.

Kyogo was at the double for Celtic which left Rangers too much to do despite Alfredo Morelos' strike halving the deficit.

In our system, the striker's got to be really disciplined and be inbetween the posts. You find a way to win in cup finals and the league leaders did what was required. That’s the most important thing.’— PLZ Soccer (@PLZSoccer) He was in there with two great finishes.That's two finals in a row he's scored the goals that have won it. He made the changes but by then it was too late. I think the game was won in the midfielder area by Mooy and Hatate. Commons noted a lot of talking coming from Ibrox before Sunday’s final, notably from Fashion Sakala. We’ll enjoy tonight, the players will enjoy it, you’ll enjoy it. [Ange Postecoglou](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) and Michael Beale criticise it after the semi-finals. It wasn't vintage stuff from Celtic either, but they got the job done with one of their matchwinners stepping up when needed. I think Raskin and Cantwell have looked good since they have came to the club. [Rangers](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) can't blame the surface for the result however.

No arrests were made at the time but Police Scotland has now launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident in Glasgow on Sunday ...

I would expect the footballing authorities and both clubs will do likewise and take appropriate action." "Only four arrests were made for disorder-related offences and assault and I would like to thank the vast majority of supporters in attendance." "No arrests could be made at the time and we will now be investigating the circumstances.

Celtic midfielder Aaron Mooy recovered from a knock and returned along with Furuhashi, with Matt O'Riley and South Korea's Oh Hyeon Gyu dropping out. A frenetic ...

Celtic defended the corner but soon found themselves under pressure again as Rangers kept pressing. It was a deserved interval lead for Celtic. It looks like they will take all the beating this season. A deflected free-kick from the edge of the box from Tavernier hit the top of the bar and went behind. At the other end, Furuhashi curled a shot from the edge of the box over the bar before he headed a cross from right-back Alistair Johnston over. The champions have a nine-point lead over their city rivals at the top of the Premiership and are still in the Scottish Cup.

The Maggie May singer was celebrating the victory for Celtic following the match in a local Glasgow pub which saw Ange Postecoglou's Celtic side grab their ...

The six new gigs will see Rod head to the capital as well as Bristol, Hull, Durham, Northampton and Plymouth. We'll all be dancing under the stars." [Danny Dyer doesn't blame wife for 'clearing their bank account' following cheating revelations](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/danny-dyer-doesnt-blame-wife-29292221) [JLS announce Glasgow date as part of huge UK and Ireland tour](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/jls-announce-glasgow-date-part-29289957) [ITV bosses axe You've Been Framed after 33 years on air](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/itv-bosses-axe-youve-been-29279887) Liam's pregnant girlfriend also joined them which saw Celtic claim victory 3-0 over Livingston. [British rocker](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/rod-stewart-adds-extra-date-29287525) is a well-known fan of the club, with the 78-year-old regularly taking family trips to Glasgow's east end to watch the game which of course came as little surprise that he had to be in Hampden to celebrate the occasion. [Rod Stewart](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/sir-rod-stewarts-1964-demo-29296694) was not holding back on the celebrations following Celtic's victory in the Viaplay Cup Final showdown which took place at Glasgow's Hampden park over the weekend.

Thomas O'Rourke, 21, was found seriously injured at a property in Coldstream Crescent at around 9.25pm on Friday but was pronounced dead a short time later.

Finally, another friend wrote: “Heart goes out to the family and friends of Thomas O’Rourke. Emergency services attended and a 21-year-old man was found with serious injuries. My thoughts are with the rest of his family and his pals. The only lining of this situation is you’re gone from this s**** place and yer with yer family now. Party hard up there with Derek and Daryl.” A third wrote: “So devastated. Sending healing vibes to all the O’Rourke family.” Hope you and Daryl O'Rourke have a bottle up there. [charged in connection ](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/justice)with the incident. Before the match, cousin Shelley Frame wrote: “To all fans of the Old Firm. The O'Rourke family suffered further heartache in 2018 after brother and cousin Daryl took his own life aged just 17. I hope you are up there partying with Derek, Daryl and Leon. Thomas’s heartbroken family organised a tribute for the loyal [Celtic FC supporter](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc), calling on fans to applaud him during the 21st minute of the Old Firm clash on Sunday.

It was a day packed with action but several big moments went under the radar during the Viaplay Cup final.

Ange Postecoglou appears to have captured the imagination of supporters and created a real unity between the players and the fans who flood to the stands. He was spotted with his hands by his sides looking around Hampden at the Celtic diehards cheering him on. There is always plenty of talk in the build up to derby day in Glasgow, and this time around Fashion Sakala was at the centre of it. Despite countless winners’ medals in his personal trophy cabinet, something about the fans inside Hampden seemed to move the 35-year-old at the full-time whistle. The Celtic celebrations may have been ramping up, but Beale was spotted consoling Sakala and having a quiet word with the Zambian. He would then run off the pitch to grab the ball for himself and restart the blockbuster final. The boyhood Rangers hero didn’t get any minutes at the national stadium, but he made sure to enjoy his minutes on the pitch pre-match as he soaked up the atmosphere before the first whistle. The irked response appeared to stir something in himself and his teammates. [Kyogo](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/kyogo-furuhashi) putting Celtic two goals ahead and the celebratory tune of 'Just Can't Get Enough' being lapped up by the Celtic fans in the stands, Morelos looked to have had enough. He showed a steely focus to the punters and players pre-match. It was Michael Beale's first defeat since arriving at Ibrox, but it's the last one he would have wanted with the chance now gone to throw down the gauntlet to the Scottish Premiership leaders with a showpiece victory. In the end it was the Celtic fans celebrating at the full-time whistle with Callum McGregor lifting another trophy during his Parkhead career.

Ange Postecoglou's Celtic side got their hands on the first silverware on the season in front of Hampden crowd yesterday. And of course the Sir Rod made the ...

Look after each other and stay safe and tomorrow we’ll go again because we never stop." That’s the most important thing. Sir Rod is a well-known fan of the club, with the 78-year-old regularly taking family trips to Glasgow's east end to watch the game. [breaking news](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/) to the latest on the [coronavirus](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/coronavirus) crisis in Scotland, we''ll have you covered. Taking to social media, his son Alastair shared videos of the We showed what this football club is about. "They are deserved cup winners and were brilliant today. And he of course had to be in Hampden to celebrate the occasion. We win and we win the right way. [Ange Postecoglou](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/ange-postecoglou-roars-we-never-26339184), delivered a speech to those in attendance hailing his players and staff for being outstanding and telling fans and his stars to enjoy their night and stay safe. [celebrations](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/celebs/rod-stewart-enjoys-celtic-win-26147231#), with the Maggie May singer singing and putting his hands in the air before wrapping a Celtic scarf around him. [Rangers](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rod-stewart) in a 2-1 victory, with a Kyogo double securing the first silverware of the season for Ange Postecoglou's side.