GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 08: Rangers' James Tavernier (C) and teammates watch on during the penalty shoot-out during a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Quarter-Final match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium, on March 08, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images)
The very name is something of a problem for angry bears as they come to terms with another trophyless season.
One without a single runners-up medal for the departing James Tavernier.
Celtic knocked Danny Rohl’s side out of both cup competitions while the traditional end of season collapse pushed the Ibrox Tribute Act into third place in the SPFL Premiership.
The Scottish Cup defeat was especially painful.
Celtic and especially Martin O’Neill were expected to be crushed.
Following a midweek win at Aberdeen O’Neill was without the injured Kieran Tierney and Callum McGregor at Ibrox for the quarter-final tie.
Liam Scales wore the armband that day, Ben Arthur started his second senior match, Dane Murray finished the match in central defence.
The match went to a penalty shoot-out.
When Tavpen sent his penalty into the Copland Stand Dublin Airport’s Twitter account grabbed the opportunity. For good measure Djeidi Gassama sent his into the crowd as well.
Tomas Cvanara scored with Celtic’s fourth penalty to set off an incredible chain of events.
Another bubble/Revolution was burst. And Dublin Airport have been milking it ever since.
They’ll be coming! ???????
A warm welcome to the thousands of @ScotlandNT fans travelling through Dublin Airport this week to reach the @FIFAWorldCup in the US.
Great atmosphere in the terminals.
(We’re a little jealous though! ??) pic.twitter.com/wRPqq9OiS6
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) June 9, 2026
IF YOU GO TO DUBLIN
Dublin Airport has a unique relationship with the USA in that travellers can clear US customs before they board their flight.
That avoids the delays on arrival in the USA with the checks being ramped up for the World Cup.
Well take that on the chin from a lot of team’s fans – but not those of the 3rd best team in Scotland
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) June 9, 2026
Fans, journalists, players, coaches and even a referee have been refused entry upon arrival in the USA.
Referee Omar Artan from Somali was detained at Miami and refused entry.
FIFA and the other referees have accepted that decision and will continue as normal.
The SFA haven’t commented on the conditions being imposed by the US Government.
Scotland play their first match on Saturday night, taking on Haiti in Boston before facing Morocco and Brazil.
Probably wrecked the toilets on the way out. Thick hun bastard.
Actually nae how they actually do wreck the bogs when aw there doin is trying to get a drink outta the cludgie….
Ma nearby street bedecked in Scottish independence flags today…
Wonder how any potential passing loyalist lunatics will deal with that glorious sight !