Man in court accused of 'throwing glass bottle' during Old Firm game

Alan Crawford, 32, allegedly assaulted Daniel Friel at Ibrox Stadium on April 3, 2022.

Alan Crawford accused of ‘throwing glass bottle at Celtic physio’ during Old Firm game at Ibrox Rob Casey via SNS Group

A man has appeared in court charged with throwing a bottle at a Celtic physio at an Old Firm game.

Alan Crawford, 32, of Grangemouth, Falkirk, allegedly assaulted Daniel Friel at Ibrox Stadium on April 3, 2022.

Court papers state Crawford threw a bottle towards Mr Friel causing it to strike his head.

The charge claims this was done to Mr Friel’s severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

Celtic later won the match 1-2 with Tom Rogic and Cameron Carter-Vickers netting for the victors.

Rangers midfielder Aaron Ramsey initially opened the scoring for the hosts.

Crawford made no plea at a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

He was granted bail by Sheriff Iain Fleming.

Crawford will return to court at a later date.

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