The SPFL has issued a strong statement condemning the appalling incident during Thursday’s Glasgow Derby, where Celtic midfielder Arne Engels was struck by a coin thrown from the crowd at Ibrox.

The SPFL has issued a strong statement condemning the appalling incident during Thursday’s Glasgow Derby, where Celtic midfielder Arne Engels was struck by a coin thrown from the crowd at Ibrox.

Later on, it was discovered that the missiles in the dugout were aimed at Brendan Rodgers. The governing body has emphasized the seriousness of such careless behaviour and urged supporters to help Police Scotland find the culprits. The SPFL expressed its shock at the incidences and reaffirmed its commitment to ending these kinds of incidents in Scottish football in a statement issued on Friday: According to an SPFL statement, “this behavior is totally unacceptable, and we fully support any steps taken to identify those responsible for such idiotic, criminal acts.”

“Anyone found guilty of such ignominious behavior must face severe consequences from the courts, including the imposition of football banning orders, as the dangers of so-called supporters throwing such items onto the pitch are evident.”We are awaiting the report from the match delegate and encourage any supporters who may have pertinent information to get in touch with Police Scotland.

Engels was about to take a corner in the second half when the startling incident happened. A coin struck the Belgian midfielder, causing him to stop and clutch his face in agony. The cops were given the coin right away so they could examine it. This comes after a string of missile-related events at Ibrox, such as the notorious finding of shattered glass in Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart’s penalty area during a previous derby match and the need for stitches to be given to a Celtic staff member’s head.

Condemnation Across the Board

The incident has drawn criticism from prominent figures in Scottish football, such as BBC commentator Tom English. English stated: “It is utterly repulsive. How much stupidity are we up against? Label him, embarrass him, accuse him, or outlaw him. Get rid of him.

Both clubs and the SPFL are calling on the authorities to move quickly to find and bring charges against the guilty parties. Supporters are being reminded of how crucial it is to keep the atmosphere at games polite and safe. Incidents like this damage the game’s brand and underscore the need for more enforcement and responsibility, especially in light of the scrutiny already surrounding Scottish football.

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