This was the first derby since 2018 to grant a full away allocation, with roughly 8,000 Celtic fans in the Broomloan Stand.
Rangers said they raised safety concerns but were “left in no doubt that the competition rule (on ticketing) would be applied.” They also criticised the review for what they called a “limited examination” of that decision.
The Ibrox club added it has “no plans to restore historic Old Firm allocations,” stressing that “our operational plan for the match was materially enhanced to reflect the allocation and subsequent risks identified.”
Celtic interim chair Brian Wilson responded: “While we remain in dispute regarding certain points within this review, our club does not shrink from criticisms.”
Wilson described the initial incursion by a “small number” as “non-violent” and “not, in itself, a major or threatening incident.”
He added: “However, the actions by a section of the home support—some of them masked and carrying weapons—and subsequent attacks on our supporters and staff were deeply concerning, and we remain puzzled as to why the measures recommended by the Safety Advisory Group of Glasgow City Council were overturned at a senior level within Police Scotland.”
The review further noted that “the current sanctions framework holds individuals accountable but largely insulates clubs from the consequences of their supporters’ behaviour,” providing “insufficient motivation” to curb the issue.
It called for tougher penalties, including stadium and stand closures, suggesting the SFA “has the disciplinary powers to act more severely than they have done but have chosen not to use them,” and describing the governing body as “too modest and too inconsistent.”
An independent SFA judicial panel will consider the review. Chief executive Ian Maxwell said: “We will work together with the SPFL, clubs, Police Scotland and Scottish government to ensure no repeat of the events that tarnished the image and reputation of the game.”