If you have gathered you should disperse, particularly given yday s announcement about Covid in Glasgow.”
The First Minister announced yesterday that the city of Glasgow would remain in level three for another week due to a high number of coronavirus cases.
A statement from Rangers Football Club said: “It’s a day to enjoy and to celebrate the achievements of our club, and the title win by Steven Gerrard and his team. However, we are cognisant that the battle against Covid-19 is far from over and that the virus is still live.
“It hasn’t gone away.
“Please celebrate this historic day for our club in a safe and sensible manner, respecting public safety- adhering to the current government guidelines and restrictions which are still in place.”
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image captionSupporters arrived in huge numbers at George Square
Thousands of Rangers supporters have marched on Glasgow city centre to celebrate their club s Scottish Premiership title win.
The club and the police had urged fans to disperse after they gathered at Ibrox Stadium for the final game of the season as Rangers beat Aberdeen 4-0.
Police Scotland said some arrests had been made for anti-social behaviour.
media captionMarching fans pack the squinty bridge over the River Clyde
Large numbers of fans then marched towards Glasgow city centre and unofficial celebrations in George Square.
Police Scotland said it had declined a request to facilitate the march to George Square and urged the crowd to go home.