Rangers fan jailed for encouraging pitch invasion
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 11:33 · Archive
Jordan Hadden, 28, was jailed for 16 months for waving at Rangers supporters to invade the pitch at Ibrox during a Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic.
Jordan Hadden, 28, from Glasgow's Tollcross, was jailed for 16 months after encouraging a mass pitch invasion at Ibrox Stadium on 8 March 2026. The incident occurred after Rangers lost to city rivals Celtic on penalties in a Scottish Cup semi-final.
Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that after Celtic fans initially entered the pitch from the Broomloan Road stand, Hadden overcame security barriers and positioned himself near the goal area. He then turned to the crowd and waved at Rangers fans, appearing to encourage them to enter the pitch by waving his arms repeatedly. A large number of fans subsequently entered the pitch wearing face coverings to hide their identities.
Hadden was wearing a full black tracksuit, black skip cap and scarf, with his face clearly visible. He crossed the pitch towards the Celtic fans and approached a police cordon on the 18-yard box, where he picked up an orange bottle and threw it towards the Celtic fans. According to prosecutor Abbas Ali, the bottle narrowly avoided striking an unknown police officer who took evasive action. Hadden was identified through CCTV footage, which included material from broadcaster Premier Sports.
How it is being reported
- Rangers fan jailed after encouraging fans onto pitch in Scottish Cup incidentA Rangers fan caught encouraging a mass pitch invasion at an Old Firm match has been jailed for 16 monthsThe Herald · 22 Oct, 11:07
- Rangers fan JAILED after urging mass pitch invasion at Old Firm clashA Rangers fan caught encouraging a mass pitch invasion at an Old Firm match was jailed today for 16 months.Glasgow Times · 22 Oct, 10:53
In this story: Jordan Hadden · Rangers · Celtic · Glasgow Sheriff Court · Ibrox Stadium · Glasgow
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