Steven Gerrard celebrates with 'thousands' of rule-breaking Rangers fans from Ibrox window

Posted Sunday, March 07, 2021 by Dailystar.co.uk

Steven Gerrard celebrated with jubilant Rangers supporters through a dressing room window at Ibrox as the Scottish Premiership leaders went to within one point of title glory

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard lapped up the applause from supporters on Saturday as they broke restrictions on public gatherings to celebrate their imminent title glory.

The blue side of Glasgow need only one more point to be crowned champions for the first time since 2011, with Celtic hopes of ten titles in a row now over.

A large crowd formed outside Ibrox before the comfortable 3-0 victory over St Mirren, after which Gerrard asked fans to respect guidelines while celebrating their return to the top.

Under current guidance - public gatherings are banned and a maximum of two people from two households are allowed to meet and only in an outdoor setting.

Steven Gerrard celebrates with 'thousands' of rule-breaking Rangers fans from Ibrox window
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard lapped up the applause from supporters on Saturday (Image: Twitter)

"I have got to let the players enjoy this," Gerrard told Sky Sports.

"It's been a journey of ups and downs, I've only been part of it for three years, but for the past 10 years these fans, ex-players, staff have been through everything.

"It's only normal that people want to enjoy themselves.

Steven Gerrard celebrates with 'thousands' of rule-breaking Rangers fans from Ibrox window
A large crowd formed outside Ibrox before Rangers' 3-0 victory over St Mirren, (Image: Getty Images)

"The priority is that people stay safe and respect the guidelines and rules, but there is another side where you have to realise what these people have been through.

"I’m absolutely delighted to be in this position, now we've got to go and finish the job off.

Ch Supt Mark Sutherland from Police Scotland said: "About 10am a large number of supporters gathered outside Ibrox Stadium and a number of pyrotechnic devices were set off.

Steven Gerrard celebrates with 'thousands' of rule-breaking Rangers fans from Ibrox window
Ryan Kent, Alfredo Morelos and Ianis Hagi all scored for Rangers (Image: Getty Images)

"I would remind supporters that in line with current Scottish government coronavirus guidelines, all gatherings are currently prohibited and we would urge members of the public to comply with these restrictions.

"Our priority is public safety and an appropriate policing plan was in place and officers engaged with those present to explain and encourage compliance with restrictions."

Following the events outside Ibrox, no one has been arrested.