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Gregor Young

John Swinney urges Celtic fans not to repeat 'appalling' disorder this weekend

Police in Merchant City after dispersing the crowds (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire/PA Images)

FIRST Minister John Swinney has urged Celtic fans to behave ahead of the team’s appearance in the Scottish Cup final.

The side will play Dunfermline at Hampden in the final game of the domestic season, but it comes after hundreds of fans invaded the pitch after Celtic won the league on Saturday, with thousands then descending on the Trongate area of Glasgow, where some clashed with police and officers were injured.

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