RANGERS star Alfredo Morelos ran his hand across his throat as he gestured to the Celtic support after being sent off in his side’s Old Firm win.
The Ibrox idol was furious following his dismissal by ref Kevin Clancy, who handed him a second booking for simulation.
Rangers star Alfredo Morelos gestures as he walks off
El Bufalo failed to hit the target against Celtic once againCredit: PA:Press Association
And El Bufalo made his feelings clear in the direction of the Hoops faithful as he walked off the pitch, with a Gers official telling him to calm down.
His dismissal also sparked a touchline fracas between Rangers coach Michael Beale and Celtic No2 John Kennedy.
The pair squared up to each other AFTER Beale had been sent off by Clancy for his reaction to Morelos’ sending off.
BBC Scotland sports reporter Alasdair Lamont said: “It did get pretty ugly there in the final few minutes of the match.
“As Alfredo Morelos was sent packing he was gesturing to the crowd around about the tunnel.
Michael Beale and John Kennedy square up
“For people who know the area around the tunnel it is of course packed with home fans behind both dugouts and clearly they were giving Morelos a bit of gip.
“And Morelos was giving a bit back gesturing…drawing his finger across his throat which isn’t particularly a pleasant-looking gesture it has to be said.
“As he was ushered down the tunnel Michael Beale, one of Steven Gerrard’s backroom team, was also sent off for something he said round about that sending off.
“He then had a bit of a confrontation with John Kennedy, Neil Lennon’s assistant, and Neil Lennon himself got involved in that before Beale was sent down the tunnel.
“So all a bit fraught at the end as passions rose to fever pitch.”
But the scenes didn’t overshadow Gers’ 2-1 win at Parkhead.
Steven Gerrard could hardly contain his joy at beating Celtic in the Old Firm derbyCredit: PA:Press Association
Rangers gaffer Steven Gerrard can’t hide his delight at victory
Ibrox gaffer Steven Gerrard couldn’t hide his delight at the victory and screamed into the Sky Sports camera at full-time.
There were joyous celebrations in the away corner between the visiting support and Gers stars but it wasn’t long before Gerrard pushed the camera away as he applauded the travelling fans.
Nikola Katic was the hero for the Light Blues as they closed the gap on Neil Lennon’s side.
Ryan Kent’s stunning first-half strike put Rangers in front before Odsonne Edouard’s equaliser before the interval.
But Katic popped up to head home the winner in the 56th minute.
Ex-Celtic keeper Pat Bonner – speaking on the Beeb’s Sportsound – reckoned Rangers deserved the three points.
He said: “It’s a big statement from Rangers. I think they’ve went about their business very well today.
“They got their tactics spot on.”
Former Gers striker Billy Dodds added: “Rangers’ work-rate off the ball was better than Celtic’s, continuously, as soon as a Celtic player was on the ball there was pressure on them.
“They took their chances and were more comfortable on the ball. Rangers were thoroughly deserved winners.”
Meanwhile, former Liverpool winger Kent left fans baffled after appearing to direct a gun salute at the Celtic faithful following his opener.
Rangers stars Borna Barisic and Nikola Katic followed by film crew in Glasgow city centre
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
