Right away — the pitch invasion was unacceptable and whoever got on the grass should answer for it. But that doesn't mean the club as a whole, or ordinary supporters, should be punished without proper thought.

Who was responsible, and why does it matter?

There are a few clear things here. People entered the field when they shouldn't have. That is plain and sickening to watch. At the same time, if a group got tickets, brought a tifo and clearly had intent, questions have to be asked about how those tickets were issued and who was allowed in. Simple accountability matters — for the club, for stewards and for policing.

Blanket bans hurt the many for the sins of a few

We all know what punitive, wide‑ranging punishments do: they punish good people who just want to support the team. There are folk who save up, travel and create the atmosphere that makes Ibrox what it is. Blanking them with stadium bans or wiping out whole sections will only harm the matchday experience and the club’s relationship with genuine supporters.

Policing, fairness and getting this right

There are questions about policing and consistency — why can semis at Hampden be organised half‑and‑half but similar control seems harder at club level? We need proper communication between clubs and police, clearer ticketing processes, and targeted bans for those actually responsible. A joint statement from both clubs would have looked better and calmed things down.

Truth is, I’m gutted by what happened. I want the old noise and atmosphere back, but handled sensibly. Let the good people win here — deal with the guilty, don’t punish everyone, and fix the systems that allowed this to happen in the first place.

Written by Mr PC: 16 April 2026

Tags: tactics