The club's statement left no real wiggle room. Finding graffiti inside Ibrox that referenced the 1971 disaster crossed a line and needed a firm response. Safety, dignity and respect for those who lost their lives should be non-negotiable.

What the club made clear

To be fair, the statement lays out the obvious. The disorder on Sunday was unacceptable and the discovery of that graffiti was appalling. The club reminded supporters that stadium safety matters for everyone involved — fans, players and staff — and said the legacy of the Ibrox Disaster is deeply personal to this club.

That is straightforward. The memory of the 66 supporters who died in January 1971 deserves dignity. Anything that treats that memory as a joke or provocation is vile and should be condemned by the whole football community.

Why respect has to come first

We can argue about passion and rivalry all day, but this isn't part of that. There is a line between taking the mick and desecrating a tragedy. Calling it cowardly and shameful isn't over the top — it's simply calling out behaviour that has no place at Ibrox or any ground in Scotland.

At the same time, you can see why supporters are angry about blanket condemnation. Tens of thousands went to the match to back the team with pride. Most fans were there for the right reasons and deserve that recognised when headlines start to fly.

Where we go from here

Truth is, we need clarity and proportion. The people responsible for that graffiti must be identified and dealt with, and the club has every right to push for that. Equally, the wider fanbase shouldn't be tarred because of the actions of a few. Safety reviews, sensible stewarding and fair reporting are the practical steps that help move things on.

So condemn the act. Protect the memory of the 66. And give the ordinary supporters — who turned up to watch the match — a fair hearing while the investigations play out.

Written by Fork: 15 April 2026

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