SOME Celtic supporters rushed barriers after being held by cops on Broomloan Road as different fans blasted cops amid chaotic scenes at Ibrox.
Thousands of supporters have been saved on Broomloan Road earlier than gates opened for the Old Firm conflict.
Celtic fans have been funnelled between police vans in the direction of Ibrox when tensions boiled over.
A quantity of supporters rushed the gates as police horses have been introduced in.
Cops have been despatched scrambling after runaway supporters amid the dramatic scenes.
Some fans have been seen limping away after being caught up within the rush.
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Other supporters with children and some with crutches are understood have been caught up within the chaos.
Several fans challenged cops and safety after making it previous ticket checks, blasting them for the scenario amid fears somebody could also be harm.
One supporter mentioned: “I’ve never seen anything like that. There were old people and kids in there. Miracle no one was badly hurt.”
Another added: “It’s an absolute disgrace. They were packing us in like animals.”
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Cops are additionally understood to have come throughout a quantity of invalid tickets for the game amid hovering demand.
It’s the biggest away crowd at an Old Firm fixture at both Ibrox or Celtic Park since allocations have been dramatically diminished in 2018.
The Scottish Cup‘s allocation guidelines permit away groups as much as 20 per cent of tickets.
Celtic had 2,000 fans inside Ibrox for final week’s Premiership showdown however they’ve the complete Broomloan Stand this time round, with 7,500 away fans in attendance.
Both groups have been locked in a loopy title race with Hearts this season however consideration turns to the Scottish Cup this afternoon.
Only one crew can have the prospect to play at Hampden in subsequent month’s semi-final.
Falkirk and Dunfermline have been the primary two groups to e-book their place within the last 4 as St Mirren face Partick Thistle within the final quarter-final later tonight.
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