SPFL hit out at 'idiotic, criminal acts' and call for supporters to identify culprit who threw a coin at Celtic's Arne Engels during Old Firm derby
Daily MailThe SPFL have urged Rangers supporters to contact the police to ensure the individual who struck Arne Engels with a coin at Ibrox is brought to justice. The league have joined both clubs in condemning the incident which took place at the corner of the Broomloan and Govan Stands during Thursday’s match ‘This behaviour is completely unacceptable, and we fully support any steps taken to identify those responsible for such idiotic, criminal acts,’ read an SPFL statement. ‘We await the match delegate’s report and we would urge any fans with relevant information to contact Police Scotland.’ A police officer puts the coin that was thrown at Celtic's Arne Engels into an evidence bag Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said Arne Engels was close to being hit in the eye Rangers had condemned ‘in the strongest possible terms’ the incident which happened towards the end of a 3-0 victory for the home side and said they will assist police with their investigation. Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston saw Engels being struck and cautioned fans to ‘be smart’ when at matches.
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