In the aftermath of Rangers’ dramatic win against Celtic at Celtic Park, Vaclav Cerny found himself embroiled in controversy for his questionable antics during the match. As the Rangers midfielder celebrated Hamza Igamanne’s late winning goal, he decided to spray water at Celtic fans in the family stand, sparking uproar in the crowd.
When questioned about his actions, Cerny’s response was almost as embarrassing as his behavior on the pitch. In an interview with iSport, the 27-year-old seemed nonchalant and dismissive, stating, “I don’t want to tell you much about it, nor can I, it seems a bit absurd to me. The stands are so close, to have open water… I didn’t even know what was happening at that moment. I just ran. It’s a derby.”
This lack of accountability and remorse from Cerny is alarming, especially considering the volatile nature of the Glasgow Derby. Instead of acknowledging his mistake and showing regret, he brushed off the incident as if it was insignificant. His actions could have easily escalated the tension between the rival fans, but fortunately, there was no serious backlash.
Hopefully, Cerny has since been made aware of the consequences of his actions and will approach future matches with more maturity and respect. The final derby at Ibrox will be a test of his character and ability to learn from his mistakes.
