The headline is simple: there’s anger about how the aftermath was reported, and a lot of Rangers fans feel the focus was misplaced. That’s not to excuse anyone who ran onto the pitch, but the wider picture matters.
Who was policing what?
People are rightly asking why policing and stewarding looked so poor on the day. If the claim is true that some supporters forced doors and spilled onto the pitch, it’s fair to demand answers about how that happened and why it wasn’t stopped sooner. We pay for crowd safety in different ways — the clubs, the authorities — so whatever the contractual arrangements, the priority has to be keeping people and the stadium safe.
Media framing and the victim card
It’s been galling to see reports that read as if Rangers are being painted as the instigators when plenty of fans felt the opposite. You can agree pitch invasions were wrong and still question why some outlets seemed quick to blame one side. Fans notice tone as much as facts. When one set of supporters are portrayed as victims while the other are repeatedly castigated, it looks like a one-sided narrative — and that fuels frustration.
What needs to happen next?
We need clear, transparent follow-up from the clubs and the authorities. Independent reviews, stewarding and policing scrutinised, and proper accountability where failures took place. Fans want safety and fairness, not theatre. If people trashed seats, advertising boards or gates, then those actions should be addressed. And if mistakes were made by those supposed to keep order, they should be owned up to.
Truth is, everyone loses when incidents like this spiral — supporters, clubs and the game’s reputation. Ask the questions, expect answers, and let the facts lead the headlines rather than whoever shouts loudest at the time.
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