BREAKING — “We have investigated the matter. Clearly we condemn such conduct and the club has taken the appropriate action” — Celtic man SUSPENDED from all matches after what he did at Ibrox last weekend in the Old Firm Derby

A man has been banned indefinitely from attending any Celtic games after he was filmed seemingly mocking the Ibrox disaster during last week’s Old Firm clash.

This follows disturbing footage of the man, identified as Darren Malloch, which circulated widely on social media. In the video, Malloch is seen referencing the tragedy by displaying the number 66 on his phone screen. He then continues the gesture using his fingers after putting the phone away.

The number refers to the 66 Rangers supporters who died in the Ibrox disaster 54 years ago, caused by a crush following an Old Firm fixture on January 2, 1971. As reported by STV, Celtic have since confirmed that Malloch has been banned from attending games.

A Celtic spokesperson stated: “We have investigated the matter. Clearly we condemn such conduct and the club has taken the appropriate action with regards to this individual.”

This development comes after news that Malloch – who worked as a project manager with Advance Construction Scotland – was dismissed from his position in the wake of the incident.

A spokesperson for Advance Construction told the Record: “We can confirm that an individual has been dismissed from our employment, following an incident involving completely unacceptable behaviour at the recent Rangers v Celtic football match.

“As a company, we hold all employees to the highest standards of conduct, both inside and outside the workplace.

“In line with our disciplinary procedures, we will not tolerate or condone this behaviour. We believe that Police Scotland is also investigating this incident, and therefore, we are unable to make any further comment on the matter.”

Rangers Football Club also condemned the “abhorrent” mockery of the disaster, emphasising that the tragedy remains the most devastating moment in the club’s history.

Police have since confirmed they are investigating the footage.

A Rangers spokesperson said: “The Ibrox disaster remains the darkest day in our club’s history and continues to affect a number of families to this day. The mocking and celebration of any tragedy is abhorrent, and has no place in any football stadium or society as a whole.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”