A fiery clash between Glasgow football rivals spilled over into dangerous post-match chaos on Sunday, leaving a coach with vehicle damage and a supporter transport bus destroyed by flames following the latest Old Firm encounter.

​The trouble unfolded shortly after Rangers secured a tight 1-0 victory over Celtic. As the winning team traveled back across the city from Celtic Park, hundreds of jubilant supporters gathered outside Ibrox Stadium to welcome their heroes home. However, the energetic street celebrations soon took a destructive turn outside the stadium gates.

​Craig Clark, a coach for Rangers, discovered the rear windscreen of his Mercedes shattered onto the pavement. Eyewitness accounts and preliminary reports indicate that debris from a stray firework struck the vehicle during the commotion. Photographs circulating on social media showed the frustrated coach inspecting the heavy impact damage alongside fans, as smoke from pyrotechnics hung in the air nearby.

​The broken window was not the only serious disturbance recorded during a volatile afternoon in Glasgow. Earlier in the day, emergency services rushed to Clyde Gateway near the Emirates Arena in the city east end after a Celtic supporters bus erupted into a massive blaze.

​Around 2:25 pm, just moments after the final whistle blew, the single-decker vehicle caught alight while preparing to transport spectators away from the stadium. Dramatic video footage filmed by onlookers showed aggressive flames tearing through the back section of the bus as thick black smoke billowed across the road.

​Firefighters quickly mobilized to suppress the inferno and managed to extinguish the flames before the fire could spread further. Police Scotland confirmed that all passengers were safely evacuated from the coach and that no casualties or physical injuries were reported at the scene.

​The bus operator, McLean’s Coaches, released a public statement confirming that the incident may not have been an accidental mechanical failure. Company officials stated they have strong reason to believe, based on initial evidence and footage, that deliberate vandalism triggered the fire. The coach has since been removed for thorough mechanical and forensic analysis while transport bosses coordinate with law enforcement.

​The matchday unrest also led to direct police intervention inside the stadium grounds. Authorities confirmed that a 39-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with the alleged assault of both a police officer and attending medical personnel during the fixture. The individual is scheduled to appear before the court to face charges on Monday.

​Scottish football authorities have long grappled with the intense friction surrounding the Glasgow derby, where passion frequently risks crossing into public disorder. Between pyrotechnic incidents outside home grounds and suspected arson on transport routes, Sunday’s events serve as a stark reminder of the safety challenges emergency crews and local residents face whenever the city two historic clubs collide. Investigations into both the bus fire and the car damage remain ongoing as police review security footage from across Glasgow.