Police discuss behavior with Celtic ahead of Premier Sport Cup match
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Police Scotland met with Celtic players on Friday to discuss expected conduct ahead of Sunday’s Premier Sport Cup quarter-final against Rangers. Manager Martin O'Neill confirmed the 15-minute briefing addressed general on-field behavior, including excessive celebrations. This meeting follows previous fan disorder during past fixtures between the two Glasgow clubs. The match at Ibrox will be held without any away fans following an SPFL ruling regarding ticket allocations. Both clubs remain under scrutiny after being ordered to hold recent Scottish Cup home matches behind closed doors due to prior crowd issues. On the injury front, O'Neill confirmed midfielder Mika Baur is available for the weekend after recovering from a knock, while a decision on the starting goalkeeper between Sam Johnstone and Viljami Sinisalo remains pending.
- •Police held a briefing with Celtic to discuss behavioral expectations before Sunday's game.
- •The SPFL has barred away fans from all Old Firm matches this season.
- •Celtic and Rangers are currently subject to penalties from previous fan incidents.
- •Mika Baur is cleared to play for Celtic despite missing recent training sessions.
- •Martin O'Neill has yet to select his starting goalkeeper for the Ibrox fixture.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic given 'timely' police reminder before derby
- 2:16 PMBBC Sport — Celtic given 'timely' police reminder before derby
"Celtic players had a visit from Police Scotland on Friday to give them "a timely reminder" about their "general behaviour" in Sunday's Premier Sport Cup quarter-final against city rivals Rangers, manager Martin O'Neill reveals.
"Celtic players had a visit from Police Scotland on Friday to give them "a timely reminder" about their "general behaviour" in Sunday's Premier Sport Cup quarter-final against city rivals Rangers, manager Martin O'Neill reveals.
"Martin O'Neill revealed Celtic were given a "general behaviour" warning by Police Scotland ahead of Sunday's League Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 2:16 PMCeltic given 'timely' police reminder before derby
Celtic players had a visit from Police Scotland on Friday to give them "a timely reminder" about their "general behaviour" in Sunday's Premier Sport Cup quarter-final against city rivals Rangers, manager Martin O'Neill reveals.
- BBC SportSep 11, 2026, 2:16 PMCeltic given 'timely' police reminder before derby
Celtic players had a visit from Police Scotland on Friday to give them "a timely reminder" about their "general behaviour" in Sunday's Premier Sport Cup quarter-final against city rivals Rangers, manager Martin O'Neill reveals.
- Sky Sports—Celtic given 'general behaviour' message by police ahead of Old Firm clash
Martin O'Neill revealed Celtic were given a "general behaviour" warning by Police Scotland ahead of Sunday's League Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox.
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