Celtic call throwing of glass bottle at Matt O’Riley ‘quite appalling’

Celtic have confirmed that midfielder Matt O’Riley had a glass bottle thrown at him during Sunday’s Old Firm match against Rangers.
Celtic's Matt O'Riley celebrates scoring against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Wire)Celtic's Matt O'Riley celebrates scoring against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Celtic's Matt O'Riley celebrates scoring against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

O’Riley scored Celtic’s second goal at the Copland Road end of Ibrox and it is understood that he was targeted with the missile when celebrating with his team-mates.

Celtic say that the police are investigating the incident, while on Sunday the club commented on objects being thrown at coaching staff in their technical area, saying: “It is totally unacceptable that our staff have once again been targeted in this way.

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"We will be raising our serious concerns with Rangers and we understand that the matter is currently being investigated by Police Scotland.”

On the O’Riley incident, a statement from Celtic on Monday read: “It has been confirmed today that a glass bottle was thrown at Matt at yesterday’s match.

"The repeated targeting of our players and staff with missiles is quite appalling and completely unacceptable.

"We have already raised our serious concerns with Rangers and understand that police are investigating the matter.”

The match at Ibrox finished 3-3 to leave the title race delicately poised, with leaders Celtic one point clear of Rangers, who have a game in hand on Wednesday night against Dundee.

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