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Former youth football coach attacked Celtic staff member after Old Firm pitch invasion

Marc Spence, 48, grabbed the Celtic staff member and pulled him to the ground after fans stormed the pitch after the Scottish Cup quarter-final tie…

By STV News · STV News

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:28 AM

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Former youth coach Marc Spence was remanded into custody after attacking a Celtic staff member during a pitch invasion.
The assault took place at Ibrox after Celtic defeated Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.
Spence pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to assault and breach of the peace.

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Former youth football coach Marc Spence has been remanded into custody after pleading guilty to assaulting a Celtic staff member during a pitch invasion at Ibrox. The incident occurred on March 8 following a Scottish Cup quarter-final tie between Rangers and Celtic, which the visitors won on penalties.

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that the 48-year-old invaded the pitch and pulled Celtic's first-team masseur to the ground after the staff member stepped into his path. Police quickly intervened and arrested Spence, who also admitted to breach of the peace, with Sheriff Owen Mullan deferring sentencing until next month.

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