GLASGOW football fans have had their say on Celtic captain Scott Brown's behaviour following the antics at yesterday's bitter Old Firm match.
Following dozens of incidents both on and off the pitch following Celtic's 2-1 defeat over Rangers at Parkhead, tensions have flared between the two sides.
Our reporter, Chris Jack, branded Hoops captain "classless" for his reaction to the victory, which he felt provoked Gers fans.
He said: "On Sunday, Scott Brown showed just how not to mark a derby victory.
"The midfielder might relish his role as the pantomime villain whenever he steps on the park but the faux hard man act got old a long time ago.
"He has been around the game enough to know what kind of reaction his gestures and actions towards the Rangers fans would have as Neil Lennon’s side clinched a derby win that all-but secures eight-in-a-row."
And, many agree the 33-year-old should have known better after becoming involved in a brawl with Rangers' Alfredo Morelos.
But, the Ibrox side were criticised for "taking the bait".
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On our Facebook page, Joseph Neill wrote: "I support neither to be fair.
"Brown was on the wind up all day yesterday and the Rangers players took the bait big time.
"For me, no qualms [with] doing it on the park as we all want a player in our team that does that but at the end of the game is where it needs to stop. The boy could incite a riot, being the captain of a massive club he should know better."
Arwen Anderson added: "These people are being paid a lot of money to play football and as such they're role models.
"It also takes at least two to have a fight.
"Get on with it, play the game and stop acting like a bunch of thugs, maybe the fans might follow suit."
Gus Boyle said: "I have said this numerous times, Old Firm's carrying on like this on the park spills on to the streets.
"Winding people up is not good for Scottish Football."
Nicola McGroarty McLeish said: "When the players can't conduct themselves in a decent manner on the field what chance do the supporters have.
"It's ridiculous behaviour from both parts."
June Campbell added: "Celebrate with your own fans is ok but to antagonize the other fans was totally wrong he has caused all the trouble."
Alastair Paul: "Sectarianism is Scotland's shame and the behaviour of the players doesn't help.
"Greats like Greig, McGrain, Aitken, McCoist, Butcher, Burns, McNeil wouldn't have acted like that. Respectful in both defeat and a win.
"No class today."
David Robertson said: "Spot on ... You celebrate with your own fans!
"He caused the rammy at full time which then unfortunately spills."
But, others felt Brown was reacting to a torrent of abuse from Gers fans and players alike.
Donna Lafferty said: "It’s our ground, we can celebrate a win wherever we want."
Sheila Dee: "I’d say it was quite fitting after December when he was goaded ... and walked away."
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