Sir Kenny Dalglish has rubbished claims that the scenes in George Square last weekend will “take the shine away” from Rangers’ title domination this season – and insists the only disappointment for Steven Gerrard and his side was that they never won more trophies.
There were a number of arrests and widespread handwringing after fans gathered outside Ibrox before moving to the city centre to celebrate as the Gers were presented with the Scottish Premiership trophy.
While Dalglish was adamant there was no excuse for the “mayhem” he isn’t having suggestions (mainly from Celtic fans) that the trouble will impact how Gerrard and his stars view the season.
“Success leads to celebration. Celebration leads to alcohol being taken. Alcohol consumption can lead to poor behaviour,” Dalglish wrote in the Sunday Post.
“That’s what happened with a few of the Rangers fans, and it led to people getting injured and acts of vandalism.
“It’s just not acceptable. Celebrating a title success should never be an excuse for mayhem.
“The scenes in and around Glasgow’s George Square were unfortunate and regrettable.
“It’s never pleasant to see some people behaving in such a manner. But it doesn’t take the shine away from what was achieved by the club on the park over the course of the campaign.
“Steven and his squad enjoyed their moment after they defeated Aberdeen 4-0 at Ibrox. It round off a brilliant nine months for them in the Premiership and in Europe, the only disappointment being that they never added a domestic cup to make it a double.”
There can be little doubt that the players won’t let the trouble in George Square take the shine off their success and suggestions to the contrary are largely aimed at diminishing Rangers’ success this season.
Similar to the complaints about the Manager of the Year awards, the complaints have no merit to them whatsoever.
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