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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Ben Banks & Vincent Whelan

Alex Rae reveals scary Celtic Park experience as former Rangers star thought 'I’m not getting out of here alive'

Alex Rae has revealed how he feared not returning home from a Celtic v Rangers match - where he posed as Sunderland's transfer guru.

The Daily Record report that the former midfielder attended a fiery derby match at Parkhead and recounted events leading up to what is now known as the 'shame game.' Rangers won the match 3-0 and made history by winning league title on their rival's home turf. It was tarnished by disgusting scenes though as referee Hugh Dallas was struck with a coin and needed treatment.

Reminiscing on the day which took place years before he played for the Govan, Rae had to wear a suit, while posing as a Sunderland scout in the Celtic end through hospitality.

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