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A bottle was thrown on to the Ibrox pitch during Sunday's Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic Rangers have condemned fans for unfurling an "unacceptable" banner appearing to show former manager Graeme Souness holding a gun during Saturday's Scottish Premiership game against city rivals Celtic. The tifo display was shown as the players emerged from the Ibrox tunnel before Sunday's 1-1 draw. Rangers have also condemned the actions of a supporter who threw a glass bottle on to the pitch during the Old Firm derby. Objects landed near Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, with Rangers substitute Neraysho Kasanwirjo, who had been warming up nearby, entering the pitch to remove the bottle. Idah's Celtic equaliser leaves Rangers without home win in seven It was the first time Celtic fans have been able to attend an Old Firm derby at Ibrox since January 2023 after an agreement was reached to resolve a dispute over ticket allocations. "Rangers Football Club condemns the actions of the individual who threw a bottle during today's match, " a Rangers spokesman said. "This behaviour has no place at our stadium. Steps have already been taken to identify the person responsible and the club will take the strongest possible action once their identity is confirmed. "We also acknowledge that the tifo displayed prior to kick-off crossed a line and was unacceptable. Our approach to supporter displays has always been built on trust, with the responsibility placed on groups to exercise good judgement. "We will reflect on how these displays are managed and engage with supporter groups to ensure the right balance of trust, responsibility and oversight is maintained moving forward. "Rangers is proud of its passionate fanbase and we all share a duty to protect the standards and reputation of our club. " A Police Scotland spokesperson told BBC Scotland: "We are aware of the banner and enquiries are ongoing. " Any potential charges brought against Rangers by the Scottish Professional Football League could depend on whether the incidents are included in the match delegate's report. Visit our Rangers page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Rangers news notifications in the BBC Sport app Piastri wins from Norris in Miami to extend lead Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Zhao leads but Williams fights back in compelling Crucible final The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama, The Lakes Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects What is still to be decided as season reaches climax? League reconstruction - why, when & what might it look like? Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney. Video Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool. Video How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Still number one & 'sparring' with Draper - return of Sinner Solskjaer on Besiktas, Man Utd, Maguire & Mc Tominay Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages How Bournemouth turned tables on set-piece specialists Arsenal. Video How Bournemouth turned tables on set-piece specialists Arsenal Vardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer. Video Vardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer 'Pretty special' - Leeds and Burnley's fight for Championship title Match-fixing scandal to Crucible final - fall and rise of Zhao Palace forward Eze wins chess tournament Poppy's tears, Elton John & Happy Gilmore - Mc Ilroy on Jimmy Fallon show 'Painful but we'll be back' - Luton's rise and fall Has the UK become a nation of runners? 'Balls all over the Crucible floor' as pocket breaks during semi-final. Video'Balls all over the Crucible floor' as pocket breaks during semi-final 'I'm so proud' - refugee helped by Flintoff makes Lancs Second XI debut Two opposing views on football's transgender ban Varsho makes 'crazy' behind-the-back catch. Video Varsho makes 'crazy' behind-the-back catch The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.