Ex-refs chief disturbed by 'sinister' scenes as points deductions mooted after Rangers vs Celtic
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Credit: Premier Sports Ex-refs chief ‘really disturbed’ by fan behaviour as points deductions mooted after ‘sinister’ Rangers vs Celtic scenes Mon 9 March 2026 10:45, UK Rangers and Celtic must be prepared for the worst repercussions after supporters spilt onto the pitch at the full-time whistle.That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that the authorities could take major action after “sinister” scenes at Ibrox on Sunday, 8 March.Neither Danny Rohl nor Martin O’Neill’s side could break the deadlock after extra time, with the Hoops finally securing their spot in the Scottish Cup semi-finals after a short penalty shootout.Rangers’ attention will turn to the Scottish Premiership, but there is expected to be further fallout from the scenes at Ibrox, and Hackett has mooted some of the worst punishments possible."It is an ugly, ugly end to what has been a superb game of football"Chaos breaks out on the pitch at Ibrox as both sets of fans end up on the pitch following Celtic's penalty shootout win over Rangers pic.twitter.com/m8cmSHEkGM— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) March 8, 2026 View Tweet ⚽ Rangers Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Gers fixture. VISIT THE RANGERS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES ‘Sinister’ fans deserve to be punished after Rangers vs CelticSpeaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former referee said: “What was really disturbing was that fans recognised that coming onto the pitch is an offence, so they had things over their faces and heads to make sure they’re not seen.
“It’s a difficult one for the authorities. Do we get to a point where games are played behind closed doors?
That’s the dilemma.” Rohl remains under pressure at Ibrox, though Football Insider understands that he is not under any immediate threat of being sacked.Keith Hackett gives special mention to Don RobertsonBefore speaking about the controversy, Hackett said: “It was a terrific match, and the referee was brilliant. I think Don Robertson had a great game in getting the balance right.“When we call for former players to become referees, that’s where Don Robertson’s foundations come from.