A MAN who admitted abusing a security guard at a Rangers match represented himself in court by denying he had carried out the offence.

Craig MacPherson pleaded guilty to acting in a threatening manner to a guard at Ibrox during a home game against Kilmarnock FC.

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that, on March 16, 2019, the 35-year-old was spotted during half time trying to access the away supporter's seating area, which is prohibited.

Prosecutor Chris McKnight told the court the security officer approached MacPherson, who began shouting and swearing.

Mr McKnight said: "He began pointing in his face and telling him to "F*** off" and that he was a "f****** disgrace".

"This was partially observed by police witnesses.

"They arrested the accused who was thereafter cautioned and charged."

Sheriff Jonathan Guy asked MacPherson what he had to say to explain his behaviour.

MacPherson said: "I have never heard anything so ridiculous in my life.

"I was two stands away from the supporters. I wasn't arrested - I just gave police my name and left.

"I had an argument with the security guard because I thought his attitude was ridiculous.

"I have been told I shouldn't have pleaded guilty to it but I have now.

"It's dragged on too long now. "

The sheriff replied: "What you are setting out is not mitigation."

MacPherson answered: "I pleaded guilty so I have nothing else to add."

He was slapped with a structured deferred sentence for six months.

The sheriff added: "While you, to an extent, feel aggrieved, your behaviour was unacceptable.

" An option open to me is to ban you from attending football matches so you should be aware of that in terms of your future behaviour."

MacPherson is due to appear at court again in August.