Pensioner denies hurling racist comments at players during Old Firm game
66-year-old Alasdair Beaton allegedly behaved in a disorderly manner at Ibrox back in January
An elderly man is accused of hurling racist abuse at players during an Old Firm game.
Alasdair Beaton, 66, allegedly conducted himself in a disorderly manner at Ibrox Stadium on January 2, 2023.
Rangers hosted Celtic that day in a match that would finish 2-2 due to a late equaliser from Kyogo Furuhashi.
Court papers state Beaton shouted, swore and repeatedly called racial comments towards football players.
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He is also said to have committed breach of the peace.
It's claimed the charge is racially aggravated while Beaton, of Falkirk, is subject to four bail occasions.
Beaton faces a separate charge of failing to provide his name and address without a reasonable excuse to constable Mark Watson.
Beaton denied the two charges at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
He will stand trial at the end of August with a hearing taking place earlier that month.