Rangers head coach Danny Rohl has urged fans not to risk the special derby atmosphere as he fears the consequences for away allocations following the trouble that marred their Scottish Cup defeat by Celtic.

The Scottish Football Association launched an investigation into the pitch invasions that followed Sunday’s penalty shoot-out at Ibrox, and police are probing a series of violent incidents with a number of arrests already made.

Police Scotland have already stated they would oppose a repeat of the 7,500-seat allocation of away fans and Rohl fears there may be more severe consequences.

“The emotional part was great during the game. I like to have these Old Firms with supporters from both sides. I think this is great. This makes the football exciting, it makes the atmosphere in the stadium, and everyone should take responsibility that we can keep going like this.”

When asked if he feared there would be no away fans for Rangers’ post-split league encounter at Celtic Park, the German said: “It would be a shame for us, and for all of us. That is what I’m trying to explain. Since I’m here, I really enjoyed this game with the supporters on both ends. I think this is great.

“If you’re away or at home, that makes the football exciting, and hopefully we can carry on. But, of course, if such a thing happens, then you have to be careful because it could be that there’s a consequence and it might be not be nice. There’s an investigation and we will see what that means.” (PA Media)