Rangers fume over Czech response to alleged racism that marred game

CONNOR Goldson has told of his desire to “hurt someone” following an alleged racial slur towards Rangers teammate Glen Kamara.

The Ibrox defender said he was “angry” after Slavia Prague’s Ondrej Kudela shouted in the Finn’s ear late on in Thursday’s Europa League home defeat.

The incident sparked ugly scenes in Govan with the Light Blues incensed by their guests ‘racism’, a claim denied by the Czechs.

Speaking yesterday, Goldson, who is also the club’s vice-captain, said: “I’m disgusted with what happened. I know it was said, 100 per cent. I didn’t hear it myself but I know how Glen is.

“The player couldn’t even look me in my eyes or speak to me. I’ve never been so angry on a football pitch.

“I’ll be honest I completely lost my cool and for the remainder of the game all I wanted to do was hurt someone. I’ve never been like that before on a football pitch.”

Goldson’s team-mate Kamara last night released a statement regarding the incident. He said: “I was shocked and horrified to hear such racist abuse from a professional football player.”

Governing body Uefa has pledged to investigate the incident while Slavia last night took police action over claims Kamara punched Kudela.

Rangers have, however, demanded a full investigation into the alleged slur.

Managing director Stewart Robertson said: “The racist abuse suffered by Glen Kamara will not be tolerated by Rangers. As a club, we stand resolutely behind Glen as we support him and his team-mates.”