The horrifying graffiti that Hibernian supporters wrote on the Rangers away end at Ibrox on Saturday has been criticised by Ally McCoist.
Both Gers and Hibs expressed their disapproval of the stickers and graffiti in the away section that made fun of the 1971 stadium catastrophe.
Fewer than a thousand Hibs fans attended the 4-0 loss, and upon their departure, it was discovered that the number 66 had been vandalised on a few seats.
66 people died in the 1971 Ibrox catastrophe, which occurred after a crush in the crowd during a Rangers vs. Celtic game.
Stuck to the chairs were photos of stairwell 13, the scene of the accident, along with the caption, “Stairwell Thirteen – it’s the greatest sight that I have ever seen.”
In addition, graffiti backed the IRA and made fun of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.
McCoist criticised the disgusting act and questioned the participants’ mental health when speaking on talkSPORT.
“Putting stickers and writing 66 on the seats at Ibrox…,” the man st
ated. To be honest, I don’t think football is the issue there. That person has a mental health issue. These individuals are expressing their idiocy and aggression via football. That is a society issue, not just a football problem.
Those are the ones that shouldn’t be allowed to be so brutally honest with you. Who in their right mind plans to commemorate people’s deaths by making stickers? It’s really absurd.”
Since then, Hibernian have acted quickly, and one supporter has been prohibited from going to games.
“Hibernian FC is aware of the intolerable graffiti and stickers found in the away end at Ibrox today and condemns the behaviour of the individuals that were involved,” a statement released by the team on Saturday stated.
“The club will take the most severe action against anyone involved and will work with Rangers to identify those responsible.”
“Club@hibernianfc.co.uk is the email address to contact if any Hibernian FC supporters have any information that could help the club identify these individuals.”
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