Sport: Fans’ celebrations mar Rangers’ win at Killie
● Kilmarnock launch probe into scenes as wheelchair enclosure is damaged by fans as they invade pitch after late winner
Steven Gerrard saluted his side for showing the resilience they lacked at times last season to secure an “ugly” last-gasp victory at Kilmarnock amid concerning crowd scenes at Rugby Park.
Rangers found a way to stop rivals Celtic and Aberdeen stealing an early march on them in the league title race but it was a worrying start to the league campaign from a supporter safety point of view.
Jubilant Rangers fans spilled onto the park after Connor Goldson’s headed winner in time added on following james Tavernier’s corner. Some also trampled across the roof of a wheelchair enclosure, with one supporter appearing to fall through it as he celebrated.
Police later confirmed one man received treatment after the incident. Four arrests were made but these were not related to the pitch invasion.
Earlier Rangers fans reportedly swarmed into the Chadwick Stand when an exit door was opened after long queues had formed after kick-off due to issues with the electronic turnstiles.
An attendance figure of 8,757 was later revised up to 9,196 by the Rugby Park club, who have confirmed they will launch an investigation into the scenes.
The visitors, who were given a lead by Scott Arfield’s firsthalf tap-in, also from a Tavernier corner, were pegged back when Scotland international Stephen O’donnell rifled into the net following Chris Burke’s free-kick with seven minutes left.
“It was a story of set-pieces and we ended up winning 2-1,” said Gerrard. “I thought it would have been harsh and cruel if we didn’t come away with maximum points. I thought we controlled the