The recent Glasgow Derby at Ibrox has sparked a predictable firestorm of media fallout, but few takes have been as contentious as the recent Celtic fan rant from Johnny McFarlane on the Rangers Review.
In a new breakdown from the Born Celtic YouTube channel, the narrative being pushed by rival media is being systematically dismantled, exposing what many fans see as a blatant case of selective outrage and hypocrisy.
Take a look at this from McFarlane as he gives a one-sided and hypocritical account of the events between Celtic and Rangers fans at Ibrox, as we give a more balanced view on the chaos that unfolded.
McFarlane’s hypocrisy of Celtic and Rangers fan overcrowding
The crux of the criticism centers on McFarlane’s sudden concern over stadium overcrowding and safety.
While safety is a universal priority, the Born Celtic analysis highlights a glaring inconsistency: the Rangers Review has remained largely silent on similar overcrowding issues inside Ibrox in the same game.
This selective reporting suggests that the concern isn’t about general fan safety, but rather a convenient stick to beat the Celtic support with following the defeat in the Glasgow Derby.
McFarlane’s hypocrisy about Celtic pyro
One of the most hypocritical points identified in the rebuttal is the discussion surrounding pyrotechnics. While McFarlane was quick to highlight the ‘ugliness’ of flares in the Celtic end, we remind viewers that both sets of fans utilised pyrotechnics during the match.
To frame this as a uniquely Celtic problem is a textbook example of the what-about-ery that McFarlane wanted to try and take the moral highground on.
Furthermore, the blog post highlights the critical role of Police Scotland. Rather than being a purely a fan issue, the dangerous conditions outside the stadium were exacerbated by the funneling and crowd management strategies employed on the day.
As we highlighted, if the goal is truly to prevent a disaster in Scottish football, the focus must remain on accountability for policing and infrastructure, not just point-scoring against Celtic supporters.
For those tired of the mainstream narrative, this latest ripping apart of the Rangers Review serves as a necessary reminder to check the facts before accepting the view of what looks like a biased media narrative.
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