Celtic suspend fan from all matches after mocking of Ibrox disaster
Shocking video footage of Darren Malloch mocking the disaster went viral on social media.
A man has been indefinitely suspended from attending all Celtic matches after he was captured on camera appearing to mock the Ibrox disaster during the Old Firm derby last week.
It comes after shocking video footage of the man, who has since been identified as Darren Malloch, mocking the disaster went viral on social media. In the clip Malloch can be seen taunting the tragedy by displaying the numbers 66 on his phone screen. He then goes on to show the numbers with his fingers after putting his mobile phone away.
The number is in reference to the 66 Rangers fans who lost their lives in the Ibrox disaster 54 years ago in a crush after an Old Firm game on January 2, 1971. As reported by STV, Celtic have now confirmed he has been suspended from attending matches.
A Celtic spokesperson said: 'We have investigated the matter. Clearly we condemn such conduct and the club has taken the appropriate action with regards to this individual.'
It follows news that Malloch - who was a project manager with Advance Construction Scotland - was sacked from his job following the incident.
A spokesperson for Advance Construction told the Record: "We can confirm that an individual has been dismissed from our employment, following an incident involving completely unacceptable behaviour at the recent Rangers v Celtic football match.
"As a company, we hold all employees to the highest standards of conduct, both inside and outside the workplace.
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"In line with our disciplinary procedures, we will not tolerate or condone this behaviour. We believe that Police Scotland is also investigating this incident, and therefore, we are unable to make any further comment on the matter."
Rangers Football Club also slammed the "abhorrent" mocking of the disaster, adding that the tragedy remains the darkest day in the club's history.
Police earlier confirmed they were also investigating the clip.
A spokesperson for Rangers said: 'The Ibrox disaster remains the darkest day in our club's history and continues to affect a number of families to this day. The mocking and celebration of any tragedy is abhorrent, and has no place in any football stadium or society as a whole.'
Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'We are aware of the incident and enquiries are ongoing.'
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