“I’m Sorry, Rangers Fans!” Emotional Danny Rohl Breaks Silence With Heartfelt Promise to Rangers F.C. Supporters After Club Condemns “Unacceptable” Chaos During Heated Old Firm derby at Ibrox Stadium

Rangers F.C. have pledged to identify and punish the individuals responsible for the chaotic scenes that followed Sunday’s Old Firm derby, after violence erupted during the Scottish Cup clash at Ibrox Stadium.

The club issued a statement on Thursday night condemning the disorder that broke out after Celtic F.C. secured victory on penalties. Rangers also backed calls for a full independent review into the events after a pitch invasion led to clashes between supporters and left several police officers and stewards injured.

During the unrest, objects—including a lit flare—were thrown into the stands. Reports also indicated that some away supporters without tickets forced their way through turnstiles and bypassed security to enter the stadium.
Significant damage was reported in the Broomloan Stand, where more than 7,500 Celtic supporters were seated. Numerous seats were broken, and offensive graffiti mocking the 1971 tragedy—when 66 fans died in the Ibrox Disaster—was discovered on stadium walls.

In their statement, Rangers explained that they had spent the days following the match in talks with staff, supporter groups, and authorities. The club confirmed it will continue working with Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council, and the Scottish Football Association to fully examine what happened.

Rangers strongly condemned the disorder, emphasizing that safety must always be the priority for supporters, players, and staff. The club also praised the efforts of stewards, stadium staff, and emergency services who managed the situation under difficult circumstances.

Club officials agreed that a wide-ranging independent investigation is necessary. They stated that the review should carefully assess decisions made before, during, and after the match, including ticket allocations and the chain of events that unfolded.

Scotland’s chief constable, Jo Farrell, also criticized the violence earlier in the week and urged football clubs to take stronger action against ultra supporter groups such as the Union Bears and the Green Brigade while investigations continue.

Rangers confirmed that anyone found guilty of offences linked to the match could face strict sanctions, including stadium bans and the loss of ticket privileges. However, the club also stressed that the wider reputation of its supporters should not be unfairly damaged by the actions of a minority.

The statement highlighted that tens of thousands of fans attended the match peacefully to support their team and enjoy the game, and the club intends to ensure the full context of the events is properly considered.

Rangers also expressed outrage at the graffiti referencing the 1971 disaster, describing it as disgraceful and deeply offensive. The club emphasized that the memory of the 66 victims deserves respect and dignity, adding that mocking such a tragedy goes far beyond football rivalry.

Meanwhile, the Scottish FA confirmed that its compliance officer is gathering evidence related to the derby. Any potential rule breaches will be handled according to disciplinary procedures.

The governing body also announced plans to commission an independent review of safety and security operations for the match, with the aim of preventing similar incidents in the future.
At the time of the statement, Celtic had not yet issued a response regarding the events.