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Strachan: Why answer to people ‘wearing masks & punching police’

Legendary former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has questioned why fans that marred the latest Old Firm derby, those “wearing masks and punching police”, are being allowed to dictate how long managers spend in any given post. Wilfried Nancy lasted just 33 days in charge at Parkhead this season, while ex-Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou was given only 39 at Nottingham Forest.

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Celtic & Rangers fans separated by police in ugly pitch invasion

The historic Old Firm rivalry erupted into chaos following a dramatic Scottish Cup quarter-final clash at Ibrox. What began as a joyous pitch invasion by Celtic supporters celebrating a penalty shootout victory quickly turned violent as Rangers fans breached barriers. Police and stewards were forced to form a human wall to separate the warring factions and restore order.

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1FC Oporto crestFC Oporto34284266184888
W
L
W
W
W
2Sporting de Lisboa crestSporting de Lisboa34257289246582
W
W
W
D
D
3Benfica crestBenfica342311074254980
W
D
D
W
W
4Braga crestBraga341611764362859
D
D
D
L
W
5Famalicao crestFamalicao341511842291356
W
D
D
W
D
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