HIBS IN SHOCK ATTACK
RANGERS claimed their players and officials were attacked by Hibernian fans in shocking scenes after the Scottish Cup Final.
Thousands of Hibs fans streamed on to the pitch shortly after the Edinburgh club had ended a 114-year wait to lift the trophy.
Fighting broke out when some Rangers fans then also got past stewards.
Police horses were used to restore order as officers and stewards struggled.
Scottish FA CEO Stewart Regan said there would be a full investigation into the trouble.
Hibs won the match 3-2 with a David Gray goal in injury time – the Rangers players then appeared to be goaded by Hibernian supporters as they tried to leave the pitch.
Hampden officials said the Rangers players would not return to collect their runners-up medals, receiving them in the changing room instead.
It was the first time Police horses had been required in Scottish football since the 1980 Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Rangers.
As Hibs fans returned to the stands, part of the pitch was ripped up and the goals were broken by people climbing on them.
A Rangers statement said: “Rangers Football Club is shocked at the disgraceful behaviour of Hibs fans at full time.”
Rangers said some of their players and staff were assaulted – Regan condemned the behaviour.
He said: “The Scottish FA, along with Police Scotland and the stadium management have initiated a full investigation into the scenes that unfolded.”