Two Union Bears members were fined after being involved in a huge fight before a Rangers v Celtic match. 

On February 26, 2023, hours before Celtic faced Rangers in the League Cup Final at Hampden Park, Rangers supporters gathered to put up displays.

Richard Logan, 44, and Gary Clark, 22, were both there as around 100 Union Bears members were scheduled to be let into the stadium at 9am.

Around 100 members of the Green Brigade turned up and charged at the group at full speed.

The two supporters' groups clashed on the footpath outside the stadium.

Both Clark and Logan were at the front of the Rangers group when the disturbance took place.

Police tried to separate the two sides as they continued to taunt and shout at each other and fights broke out sporadically.

CCTV captured Clark, from Baillieston, in a fight with another man. He was throwing punches.

Logan was not fighting but beckoning them before they clashed for a second time. During this, punches and kicks were thrown by others.

After this, the Green Brigade ran away and the Union Bears briefly gave chase.

The Rangers group was contained and permitted access to the stadium.

Enquiries were conducted and checks were carried out.

Clark and Logan were later identified by CCTV. They attended Cathcart police station with their lawyers, where they were cautioned and charged. They made no reply.

The pair appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court last week after they pleaded guilty to behaving in a threatening manner, shouting, and being involved in a fight - whilst acting with others. 

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Logan's lawyer said: "He didn’t engage in any physical contact.

"His son and brother were in a parked car, he was worried for them. He didn’t know this was going to happen.

"He has regret over his actions. 

"He has a great deal of involvement with the club. He has been at over 2,000 games. This is more than just football to him, it’s a community. 

"This is extremely out of character for him. He has never been in this situation before. He is aware that he will be punished for this."

Clark's lawyer said: "He was not looking for trouble.

"This was something of an ambush. He felt concerned for his safety.

"He feels he got caught up in the moment.

"As he arrived, he was confronted and there was the exchange of one or two punches.

"There were no major injuries. Almost immediately after he distanced himself and took no further part. He accepts he should not have involved himself.

"He is a first offender and in full-time employment. He has attended football for the better part of 20 years. He goes to 30-40 games each year."

Sheriff Joan Kerr said to the duo: "Undoubtedly, you were both very foolish to be involved in this. When you are part of a large crowd, you become responsible for the actions of everyone in the group.

"This was a large disorder."

They were both fined £630 each.

A football banning order, sought by the Crown, was denied.